Everton vs. Liverpool FC: Preview and betting tips

The 14th round will also feature a city derby between Everton and Liverpool. Everton are struggling and falling lower and lower in the table. Coach Benítez’s position is beginning to be threatened. Liverpool, on the other hand, are in great form, they are productive, Salah is in the form of his life. The Reds are in direct contention for the title, they’re at least a point behind the league leader. Will the Merseyside derby go as expected?

Everton are having a tough start to the season. Rafa Benítez became the new coach in the summer. The Spaniard replaced Carlo Ancelotti, who returned to the bench at Real Madrid. Under the new coach, things are not going quite as the club would have liked. The Toffees have just 15 points and are only 14th. The Liverpool club is suffering from injuries to key players, they are playing too defensively under Benítez and are definitely not enjoying their football. Everton’s form at the moment is dismal, they have only got 2 points from 7 games, the feeling of winning was last experienced 2 months ago.

Injuries: Calvert-Lewin, Davies, Gomes

The form of Everton’s arch rivals is diametrically opposed. The Reds can think about the title or at least fight for it. In 13 rounds they have gained 28 points and are marginally behind leaders Chelsea. They boast the best attack in the league (39 goals). Amazing productivity is shown by Salah (11 goals, 8 assists), currently one of the best players in the world. He is complemented by Jota (7 goals) and Mane (7 goals). Trent Alexander Arnold (7 assists) is also in great form. The Reds right back is very important for Liverpool’s attacking play. Klopp’s squad can also rely on a confident defensive unit (3rd best defence in the league).

Injuries: Elliot, Firmino, Jones, Keita, Gomez

Liverpool are the clear favourites for this game. Great form, more quality and ideal playing comfort should ensure a victory for The Reds. However, it’s a derby, anything can happen.

What to bet on?

Liverpool are extremely productive. In the league they hold an average of 3 goals scored per game, scoring at least 2 goals in 17 consecutive games. In addition, Salah is tearing apart opponents’ defences like a treadmill. So a big win for Liverpool is highly probable.