Anfield is set for another fiery Merseyside Derby as Liverpool host Everton in the Premier League’s fifth round on Saturday, September 20, 2025. Both sides have made solid starts to the season, but history and form favor the Reds heading into this clash.
Match Details
- Date: Saturday, September 20, 2025
- Time: 12:30 PM WAT
- Venue: Anfield Stadium, Liverpool
- Competition: English Premier League – Round 5
Team Form
- Liverpool: The Reds are unbeaten in their last four Premier League games, sitting top of the table with 12 points. They’ve scored 11 goals and conceded just 2, showcasing both attacking flair and defensive stability.
- Everton: The Toffees have collected 7 points from four matches, placing them 6th. Their tally of 6 goals scored and 6 conceded highlights both promise and vulnerability.
Head-to-Head Record
The Merseyside Derby has a long and heated history:
- Liverpool Wins: 100
- Everton Wins: 68
- Draws: Numerous tight encounters, often hard-fought.
The last meeting ended 1–0 to Liverpool, with Diogo Jota scoring the decisive goal.
Predicted Lineups
Liverpool: Alisson; Frimpong, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson; Gravenberch, Mac Allister; Salah, Wirtz, Gakpo; Ekitike or Isak
Everton: Pickford; O’Brien, Tarkowski, Keane, Garner; Gueye, Iroegbunam; Ndiaye, Dewsbury-Hall, Grealish; Beto
Injury News
- Liverpool: Curtis Jones and Stefan Bajcetic remain fitness doubts, while Alexander Isak’s availability is uncertain.
- Everton: Jarrad Branthwaite and Vitaliy Mykolenko are doubtful.
Match Prediction
With Liverpool flying high and enjoying home advantage, they enter as clear favorites. Everton will look to disrupt their rhythm, but history suggests the Reds usually find a way at Anfield.
Likely Scorelines: 2–0 or 2–1 in favor of Liverpool
Predicted Result: Liverpool win
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