Everton vs Liverpool

Everton vs Liverpool Match Summary

Competition

English Premier League

Match Date

Sunday 19 April 2026

Match Time

14:00 GMT

Venue (City, Stadium)

Liverpool, Hill Dickinson Stadium

Broadcast (TV / Streaming / Radio / Bookmaker Streaming)

Sky Sports PL (TV) / Sky Sports Main Event (Streaming)

Everton vs Liverpool Preview

The Merseyside derby returns to Hill Dickinson Stadium on Sunday as Everton host Liverpool in what promises to be a compelling Premier League encounter. Everton's recent form has thrust them into the European conversation, with two consecutive home wins without conceding bolstering their credentials as shock contenders. Liverpool, by contrast, arrive at a crossroads after their midweek Champions League exit to PSG, leaving Arne Slot's side fighting purely for a top-five finish. The Reds hold a four-point cushion over sixth-place Chelsea but have managed just two away victories since Christmas, underlining a vulnerability on the road that Everton will be eager to exploit in one of English football's most fiercely contested rivalries.

Everton vs Liverpool Key Stats & Match Facts

  • Liverpool have won four, drawn one and lost just one of the last six Premier League Merseyside derbies.
  • Everton have scored two or more goals in four of their last five Premier League matches.
  • Liverpool have recorded 29 or more total match shots in five of their last eight league outings.
  • There have been 10 or more shots on target in each of Everton's last three Premier League fixtures.
  • There have been 14 or more corners in six of the last nine meetings between Liverpool and Everton in the Premier League.

Everton vs Liverpool Team News & Predicted Line-ups

Injuries, Suspensions & Availability

Everton

  • Player: Jack Grealish, Status: Injured
  • Player: Charly Alcaraz, Status: Doubtful

Liverpool

  • Player: Alisson Becker, Status: Injured
  • Player: Conor Bradley, Status: Injured
  • Player: Giovanni Leoni, Status: Injured
  • Player: Wataru Endo, Status: Injured
  • Player: Hugo Ekitiké, Status: Injured

Everton

David Moyes is unlikely to make many changes from the side that drew at Brentford. Jack Grealish has been ruled out for the rest of the season with a foot injury, while Charly Alcaraz is fighting to make his first appearance since January.

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Expected Starting XI: Pickford; Mykolenko, Branthwaite, Tarkowski, O'Brien; Gueye, Garner; Ndiaye, Dewsbury-Hall, McNeil; Beto

Bench / Rotation Options: Alcaraz (if fit), George, Armstrong, Coleman, Patterson, Ramsay

Liverpool

Liverpool are without several key players for the trip across Stanley Park. Hugo Ekitiké has been ruled out for the remainder of the campaign with an Achilles injury, leaving Alexander Isak as the only fit senior striker. Mohamed Salah could earn a recall after starting Tuesday's defeat on the bench, while Alisson Becker, Conor Bradley, Wataru Endo and Giovanni Leoni are all sidelined for the rest of the season.

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Expected Starting XI: Mamardashvili; Kerkez, van Dijk, Konaté, Frimpong; Gravenberch, Mac Allister; Wirtz, Szoboszlai, Salah; Isak

Bench / Rotation Options: Chiesa, Gakpo, Jones, Ngumoha, Nyoni, Morrison, Nallo, Robertson, Gomez

Everton vs Liverpool Match Prediction & Best Bets

Our prediction: Everton 1-2 Liverpool

  • Everton's recent form has put them right in contention to qualify for Europe, but winning the first Merseyside derby at their new ground would see them emerge as shock Champions League contenders.
  • The Toffees have won their last two home games without conceding and have every chance of beating their bitter rivals in front of their own fans for just the second time since 2010.
  • Liverpool's season is really hanging in the balance after the midweek Champions League exit to PSG leaves them now just battling it out for a top-five finish.
  • The Reds are four points clear of sixth-place Chelsea, but they've won just twice on the road since Christmas, including defeats at Bournemouth, Wolves and Brighton.

 

Best Bets

  • Bet: Liverpool to Win
    Market: Match Result
    Bookmaker: Bet365
    Rationale: Liverpool's AI win probability of 46% represents positive expected value at 13/10. They have won four of the last six Premier League derbies and boast a squad capable of controlling proceedings despite their away-day inconsistencies.
  • Bet: Under 4.5 Goals
    Market: Total Goals Over/Under
    Bookmaker: Bet365
    Rationale: The predicted total of approximately 2.87 goals makes five or more goals an unlikely outcome, and this selection carries a significant positive expected value of over 51%. Derby intensity tends to keep scorelines in check.
  • Bet: Both Teams to Score — Yes
    Market: Both Teams To Score
    Bookmaker: Bet365
    Rationale: Everton have scored two or more goals in four of their last five league matches, while Liverpool have netted twice or more in four of six head-to-head meetings. A predicted BTTS probability of 57% supports this selection at 7/10.

Everton vs Liverpool Bet Builder Tips

This four-leg bet builder combines match outcome, goals line, and two player-prop selections to produce combined odds of 4/1 with Bet365. The picks are anchored by Liverpool's status as favourites and a goals total that the AI models project to finish below the 4.5 threshold, while player-level selections target Alexander Isak's shot threat and Idrissa Gueye's defensive workload in what should be a high-intensity derby.

Bet Builder Selections

  • Leg 1: Liverpool to Win
    Rationale: Liverpool are given a 46% chance of victory by AI models, representing an 11.9% positive expected value edge. Their record of four wins from six recent Premier League derbies underlines their pedigree in this fixture.
  • Leg 2: Under 4.5 Goals
    Rationale: With a predicted total of around 2.87 goals, five or more is an outcome that sits well outside what the AI models project. This leg carries the highest expected value in the entire card at over 51% and adds strong support to the bet builder.
  • Leg 3: Alexander Isak Over 0.5 Shots on Target
    Rationale: Isak is Liverpool's sole fit senior striker and the focal point of their attack. Liverpool have generated 17 or more shots in four of their last five matches, ensuring their number nine will receive ample service inside the penalty area.
  • Leg 4: Idrissa Gueye Over 2.5 Tackles
    Rationale: Gueye operates as Everton's primary ball-winner in midfield and will be tasked with disrupting Liverpool's creative hub. The derby's intensity and Liverpool's attacking volume should push his tackle count above the 2.5 line. He managed 2 the last time these sides met.

Combined Odds: 4/1 (Bet365)