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The fifth-round English fixture between Liverpool and Everton is scheduled for September 20th at Anfield. This article provides a detailed prediction, betting insights, and statistical analysis for the highly anticipated Liverpool vs Everton encounter.

Liverpool Team Analysis

Arne Slot’s squad currently sits as the sole leader of the . Liverpool is the only team with a perfect record after four completed rounds. At home, the Reds secured victories over Bournemouth (4:2) and Arsenal (1:0), while managing away wins against Newcastle (3:2) and Burnley (1:0). These triumphs have often required significant effort, with the team frequently snatching victory in the final ten minutes of play. The last time the club started with four consecutive wins was in the 2019/20 season, a season in which they ultimately won the championship.

Liverpool Key Statistics

• Both teams scored in 7 of Liverpool’s last 9 matches.
• The team maintains a 19-match unbeaten streak at home in the league (15 wins and 4 draws).
• Liverpool has conceded goals in 5 of their last 6 home fixtures.

Liverpool’s Probable Lineup (3-4-3)*

Alisson Becker – Milos Kerkez, Ibrahima Konate, Virgil van Dijk – Alexis Mac Allister, Dominik Szoboszlai, Cody Gakpo, Ryan Gravenberch – Mohamed Salah, Florian Wirtz, Hugo Ekitike.

Liverpool Injury Update

Midfielder Curtis Jones will miss the match due to an injury.

Everton Team Analysis

David Moyes’ side has commenced the new season reasonably well. Following a slip-up in the first round against Leeds (0:1), the club has embarked on a three-match unbeaten streak in the championship. The Toffees defeated Brighton (2:0) and Wolverhampton (3:2), and in the previous round, they drew 0:0 at home with Aston Villa. Consequently, the team has accumulated 7 points, securing an impressive 6th place in the table. The last time Everton had more points at this stage of the tournament was in the 2021/22 season (10), although they ultimately finished in 16th position that year.

Everton Key Statistics

• In their last 8 encounters, the club has suffered only 1 defeat (5 wins and 2 draws).
• At least one team failed to score in 5 of Everton’s last 6 league matches.
• The Liverpudlians have scored in 8 of their last 11 away games.

Everton’s Probable Lineup (3-5-2)*

Jordan Pickford – Michael Keane, James Tarkowski, Jake O’Brien – Idrissa Gueye, James Garner, Jack Grealish, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, Tim Iroegbunam – Beto Gomes, Iliman Ndiaye.

Everton Injury Update

Defender Jarrad Branthwaite will miss the fixture due to injury. Defender Vitaliy Mykolenko’s participation in the match is also doubtful.

Match Official

Darren England (England)

Referee Statistics

Matches officiated – 22 (, 2024/25–2025/26);

Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 93;

Average yellow cards per match – 4.2;

Red cards shown – 4;

Average fouls per match – 23;

Penalties awarded – 23%.

Liverpool vs Everton Match Prediction

Merseyside derbies invariably generate immense interest among football fans, and this fixture will be no different. Both teams have pleased their supporters with their early season performances: Everton has made a strong start to the new campaign, surprisingly finding themselves in a European qualification spot, while Liverpool has topped the league table from the opening rounds. However, at Anfield, there is usually complete dominance from the home side, with the visitors typically performing better on their own turf.

In their last seven head-to-head encounters at this stadium, Liverpool has claimed 6 victories, with Everton only managing to triumph once. Notably, in five of these clashes, the hosts secured wins without conceding a goal. I anticipate that Everton will again fail to score in this match. David Moyes’ attacking players are relatively modest in terms of quality. While a clean sheet victory for the hosts is plausible, I won’t risk betting on it, as Everton possesses one of the ‘s better defenses and could potentially hold out for a 0-0 draw.

Final Prediction

My prediction is “Everton Total Goals Under 0.5” with odds of 2.26.

* For each team, the starting lineup from their previous match in this tournament is indicated.