Everton host Liverpool at the Hill Dickinson Stadium for the first Merseyside derby at their new ground, with both teams aiming to boost their chances of qualifying for Europe next season.
Ayomide Oguntimehin provides more insight into the April 19 encounter.
Everton vs Liverpool match preview
Everton enter this clash in good form and on the back of a thrilling 2-2 draw at Brentford in their last outing. The Toffees came from behind twice in the encounter to record a valuable point that kept them hunting for an European spot at the end of the campaign.
David Moyes’ side are currently eighth in the standings level on points with Brentford on 47, and are just a single point behind Chelsea, who are in sixth position, giving them a high chance of a first European appearance since the 2017-18 season.
Next up: derby day. 🔵 pic.twitter.com/UYEGD4Y9su
— Everton (@Everton) April 14, 2026
Liverpool, meanwhile, enter the clash on the back of a 2-0 win over Fulham, which ended their run of three consecutive defeats across all competitions. The Premier League champions are also in a battle to finish in fifth position, with England assured of five places in next season’s UEFA Champions League.
The Reds are currently on 52 points and are four points above Chelsea on the league standings, with just six games left to salvage their season.
Best betting odds
Home (Everton) to Win or Draw – 1.75 (via 1xBet)
The Reds 🔴✨ pic.twitter.com/lE4plbWvIz
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) April 14, 2026
Prediction
Everton are the better side at the moment and are expected to secure a favourable outcome from this encounter, especially with Liverpool’s poor form.
Everton vs Liverpool Head-to-Head
(Last five meetings)
- 20.09.2025 – Liverpool 2-1 Everton
- 02.04.2025 – Liverpool 1-0 Everton
- 12.02.2025 – Everton 2-2 Liverpool
- 24.04.2024 – Everton 2-0 Liverpool
- 21.10.2023 – Liverpool 2-0 Everton
Liverpool have dominated recent meetings between both sides, winning three of the last five matches and are currently unbeaten in the last three.
Recent form: Everton
Everton have improved in recent outings and are unbeaten in four of their last five matches in the Premier League, including wins over the likes of Burnley, Newcastle United and Chelsea.
The Toffees have also won both of their last two home matches, while also keeping clean sheets in both games.
Recent form: Liverpool
Liverpool have been very inconsistent this season and the 2-0 win over Fulham was their first win in four matches, coming off the back of a three game losing streak.
The Reds have also lost five of their last six away matches across all competitions and failed to keep a clean sheet during this period.
Player to watch
Idrissa Gueye (Everton)
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The Senegalese midfielder Idrissa Gueye has been a key part of an impressive campaign for Everton and will be looking to provide stability and cover for the defence when they take on their city rivals.
