7M - Premier League Preview: Everton vs Liverpool - prediction, team news, lineups

Everton host Liverpool in a Merseyside derby at Hill Dickinson Stadium on Sunday, April 19, 2026, with both sides seeking crucial points in the Premier League campaign.

Everton enter the fixture with mixed momentum. In their last three matches, David Moyes' side recorded one win, one draw and one defeat, including a 3-0 victory over Chelsea and a 2-2 draw with Brentford. Across their previous ten league games, the Toffees have averaged 1.5 goals scored and 1.2 conceded per match, keeping two clean sheets. At home, Everton have secured two wins, two draws and two losses in their last six Premier League outings, netting eight and conceding five.

Liverpool arrive with inconsistent away form. Arne Slot's side won just once in their last three matches, suffering two 2-0 defeats to Paris Saint-Germain sandwiching a 2-0 win over Fulham. In their previous ten fixtures, the Reds scored 19 and conceded 13, registering three clean sheets. On the road, Liverpool have claimed two wins, one draw and three losses in their last six Premier League away games, with six goals scored and seven conceded.

Head-to-head history favors Liverpool, who have won the last two encounters (2-1 and 1-0) and six of the previous ten meetings. However, recent derbies have been tight affairs, with under 2.5 goals occurring in seven of the last ten clashes.

Team news impacts both sides. Everton will be without Carlos Alcaraz and Iliman Ndiaye. Liverpool face more significant absences: Alexis Mac Allister and Andrew Robertson are suspended, while Mohamed Salah remains sidelined through injury. Hugo Ekitike, who has netted 11 Premier League goals this season, is expected to lead Liverpool's attack.

Defensive trends suggest a cautious contest. Under 3.5 goals has featured in 16 of Everton's last 18 Premier League matches and in all four of Liverpool's recent away league games. Both teams failing to score has occurred in seven of the last ten derby meetings.

With Liverpool's away struggles and Everton's solid home record against top-half sides, a closely contested draw appears likely.

Predicted score: Everton 1-1 Liverpool