Liverpool vs Everton: Premier League Preview

Setting the Scene

Just two months after a dramatic 2-2 draw at Goodison Park, the two familiar foes meet again—this time on the red side of Stanley Park—with vastly different ambitions as the season enters its final phase. Liverpool, top of the Premier League, are seeking to extend their grip at the summit, while Everton aim to solidify their mid-table status and secure bragging rights.

Arne Slot’s side have had their stumbles, notably crashing out of both the Champions League and EFL Cup in a punishing week before the March break. However, domestically they remain dominant and unbeaten at home since gameweek four, collecting 17 wins and two draws in their last 19 Premier League matches at Anfield.

Everton, meanwhile, are unbeaten in their last nine league matches—their best run since 2017—and while they’ve drawn their last four, Moyes has transformed their form since arriving, guiding the Toffees well away from the relegation zone.

Recent Form

• Liverpool: Despite a dip in cup competitions, the Reds secured a narrow win against Southampton in their most recent league outing and continue to score freely at home, netting 2+ goals in 15 consecutive domestic games at Anfield.
• Everton: Moyes’ men are now unbeaten in nine, but four successive draws—including uninspired performances against Wolves and West Ham—have somewhat slowed momentum. That said, they remain solid defensively and difficult to break down.

Head-to-Head History

The Merseyside derby is historically one of England’s most competitive rivalries, but recent history at Anfield has been overwhelmingly in Liverpool’s favour. The Reds are unbeaten in their last 26 home league derbies, winning the last seven in front of fans.

The reverse fixture in February ended 2-2 thanks to James Tarkowski’s 98th-minute equaliser, and it marked the 25th red card in Premier League meetings between these clubs—the most in any fixture in the competition’s history.

Everton's last victory at Anfield came behind closed doors in February 2021, and Moyes himself has never won at the stadium in 19 previous attempts, the longest such winless run by any manager at a single ground in Premier League history.

Stats to Watch

• Liverpool have scored at least two goals in each of their last 15 home league matches.
• Everton have drawn 13 of 29 league games—the highest draw percentage in their Premier League history.
• The fixture has seen more draws (26) than any other in Premier League history, except Chelsea vs Manchester United.
• Moyes has never won at Anfield in 19 visits as a manager.
• Liverpool have scored more goals (68) than any other team in the league this season.

Team News

Liverpool:
The right-back spot remains an issue, with Trent Alexander-Arnold, Joe Gomez, and Conor Bradley all dealing with injuries. Ryan Gravenberch and Alisson both withdrew from international duty but are expected to be available.

In attack, Slot must decide who partners Mohamed Salah and Cody Gakpo, with Darwin Nunez, Luis Diaz, Diogo Jota, and Federico Chiesa all vying for spots—though Chiesa’s EFL Cup final goal may not be enough to start.

Everton:
David Moyes is slowly getting his preferred squad back together, but Dominic Calvert-Lewin remains sidelined, and Vitalii Mykolenko is a doubt after picking up a thigh issue with Ukraine. Iliman Ndiaye and Dwight McNeil have returned to training but are unlikely to feature.

Armando Broja featured for Albania during the break and could be in line for a starting role, while Carlos Alcaraz, Jesper Lindstrom, and Jack Harrison are expected to feature in wide roles around Abdoulaye Doucouré, who returns from suspension.