Everton vs Liverpool: Premier League Preview

Match Preview

Everton vs Liverpool: Premier League Preview

Generated 15 April 2026 at 12:00

Sunday 19 April at 13:00 | Premier League

The Verdict

Liverpool are rightful favourites at 2.35 across 56 bookmakers. The xG data confirms the market view — Liverpool create more (1.62/game) and concede less (1.21 xGA) than Everton (1.22/1.51). Watch for Mohamed Salah (29 goals, 27.71 xG) as the standout individual threat.

Match Context

Form goes out the window when these two meet. The Everton-Liverpool rivalry transcends league position, though Everton (8th) and Liverpool (5th) arrive separated by 5 points.

Season Performance Comparison

MetricEvertonLiverpool
Position8th5th
Points4752
Record13W 8D 11L15W 7D 10L
Goals Scored39 (1.2/game)52 (1.6/game)
Goals Conceded37 (1.2/game)42 (1.3/game)
Goal Difference+2+10
xG36.5 (1.22/game)48.6 (1.62/game)
xGA45.4 (1.51/game)36.3 (1.21/game)
FormDWLWWWLDLW

xG Deep Dive

Everton have scored 39 goals from 36.5 xG this season — performing roughly in line with expectation. Liverpool: 52 goals from 48.6 xG — on track with xG.

Game State Performance

Everton xG trend (last 6 matches): 1.1 vs Newcastle United, 2.7 vs Southampton, 1.3 vs Fulham, 0.8 vs Ipswich, 0.9 vs Chelsea, 0.8 vs Manchester City.

Liverpool xG trend (last 6 matches): 1.9 vs Crystal Palace, 3.1 vs Brighton, 2.7 vs Arsenal, 1.4 vs Chelsea, 2.5 vs Tottenham, 4.5 vs Leicester.

Key Player Matchups

Everton

PlayerGoalsxGxAShotsGames
Beto89.271.394930
Dominic Calvert-Lewin38.580.745026
Iliman Ndiaye97.091.913733
Abdoulaye Doucouré34.052.323133
Jack Harrison13.383.652934

Liverpool

PlayerGoalsxGxAShotsGames
Mohamed Salah2927.7115.8613038
Luis Díaz1312.366.257136
Diogo Jota610.211.855126
Cody Gakpo108.66.265735
Dominik Szoboszlai67.017.866836

The Odds

OutcomeConsensusImplied ProbPinnacleSharp (90th pct)
Everton Win3.3330%3.3531%
Draw3.6527%3.6228%
Liverpool Win2.3543%2.3644%

Based on 56 bookmakers. Agreement: 100% lean toward Liverpool.


Odds correct at time of writing. Check latest prices on wagerbase. View full predictions for Premier League.