Everton vs Liverpool
The Merseyside Derby: Everton hosts Liverpool in a high-stakes clash at the Hill Dickinson Stadium, with both sides desperate for European qualification points.
Kick-off: Sunday, April 19, 2026 at Hill Dickinson Stadium. Liverpool enters as favorites sitting in 5th place, but Everton (8th) has proven resilient at home. Following Liverpool’s 2-0 win over Fulham, they look to close the 3-point gap to the Top 4.
Current Standings
LIVERPOOL
5TH PLACEEVERTON
8TH PLACEInjury Report
EVERTON (DEFENSIVE CONCERN)
- Jarrad Branthwaite (Ankle) LATE TEST
- Nathan Patterson (Hamstring) OUT
- Dominic Calvert-Lewin FIT
LIVERPOOL (MIDFIELD ROTATION)
- Alexis Mac Allister (Knee) DOUBT
- Federico Chiesa (Muscle) OUT
- Mohamed Salah FIT
Projected Formations
Team Performance Comparison
| Category | EVERTON | LIVERPOOL |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 38 | 54 |
| Home/Away Win % | 44.2% | 48.5% |
| Clean Sheets | 9 | 8 |
Everton has received more yellow cards (64) than any other team in 2026 derbies. Expect a physical battle.
Liverpool is currently the most efficient “Second Half” team, scoring 60% of their goals after the 60th minute.
Head-To-Head Analysis
Recent Meetings
Historical Trend
The Merseyside Derby remains one of the most drawn fixtures in English history, but Liverpool holds the overall edge with 101 wins compared to Everton’s 68.
Recent form at Hill Dickinson (formerly Goodison) has seen Everton become a “spoiler” for the Reds, most notably in 2024 when a 2-0 victory effectively ended Liverpool’s title hopes. However, Everton has struggled to score more than 2 goals against their rivals in any of the last 10 attempts.
AIPRO Analysis
Goodison Park (Hill Dickinson) will be a cauldron. While Liverpool has the superior fire power, Sean Dyche’s Everton have perfected the “Derby Draw” blueprint. A tight, low-scoring affair is highly likely.
