Everton welcome Liverpool to their new Hill Dickinson home in what promises to be another intense Merseyside Derby, with both sides chasing crucial points at this stage of the season.
The Toffees are riding a wave of confidence after picking up strong results in recent weeks, while Liverpool come into this clash with mixed momentum following a solid 2–0 win over Fulham but a heavy 4–0 aggregate defeat to Paris Saint-Germain in Europe, as reported by SoftFootball.
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David Moyes’ side are pushing hard for a European spot, sitting just behind Chelsea in the race, and their late equaliser against Brentford last weekend showed their growing resilience.
With back to back home wins already secured, Everton will be confident of making it three in a row at their new stadium, especially against a Liverpool side that has struggled away from home in recent weeks.
On the other hand, Liverpool will be desperate to respond after their European disappointment. Despite their recent dip in form, Arne Slot’s men still remain in control of their top five ambitions, but consistency has been a major issue.
The Reds’ recent victory over Fulham showed glimpses of their attacking quality, yet their defensive vulnerabilities continue to raise concerns heading into such a high-stakes derby.
Team news
Team news for Everton is largely positive, with only a few concerns in the squad and most key players available for selection.
The likes of Beto and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall are expected to play important roles again, especially after their recent contributions in front of goal. Moyes is likely to stick with a settled lineup given the team’s improved performances in recent weeks.
Liverpool, however, are dealing with significant injury setbacks, including the absence of key striker Hugo Ekitike, alongside other defensive concerns.
While Mohamed Salah remains a key figure in attack, the pressure will be on players like Alexander Isak and Florian Wirtz to step up and deliver in a difficult away fixture.
Possible starting lineups
Everton: Pickford; O’Brien, Tarkowski, Branthwaite, Mykolenko; Garner, Gueye; McNeil, Dewsbury-Hall, Ndiaye; Beto
Liverpool: Mamardashvili; Szoboszlai, Van Dijk, Konate, Kerkez; Gravenberch, Jones; Salah, Wirtz, Ngumoha; Isak
Where to watch
| Region | Broadcaster |
| UK | Sky Sports / TNT Sports |
| USA | NBC Sports / Peacock |
| Nigeria | SuperSport |
| Online | DStv Stream / Showmax |
