A supercomputer has forecasted the probable result of the Merseyside derby between Everton and Liverpool at Goodison Park.
On Wednesday (24 April), Everton will welcome their local rivals Liverpool, aiming to secure consecutive victories in the Premier League. However, according to Opta Analyst, the likelihood of Everton emerging victorious against Liverpool is merely 18 percent. Conversely, the visitors are favored with a 56 percent chance of winning, while a draw is predicted with a 25 percent probability.
Additionally, Opta’s revised relegation predictor indicates that Everton has only a 1.1 percent chance of finishing in the bottom three. Sheffield United, Burnley, and Luton Town remain the top three favorites for relegation according to the updated analysis.
Everton’s unfavorable track record in the Merseyside derby against Liverpool
Everton’s struggles against Liverpool are evident in their track record, having failed to secure a win in their last 12 Premier League home games against their Merseyside rivals. Additionally, they have suffered defeats in the past two encounters between the two teams.
Notably, Everton have been unable to find the back of the net in any of the previous four Merseyside derbies, managing only a goalless draw during this stretch. Their overall league performance against Liverpool hasn’t fared much better, with just one win in their last 26 meetings, which occurred at Anfield in February 2021.
Given this historical record and both teams’ form this season, it’s no surprise that Everton enters this match as the second favorite.
However, football often defies expectations, as evidenced by Everton’s victory at Anfield in February 2021. With the home crowd providing vocal support and some pressure alleviated following their recent win over Nottingham Forest, Everton may be poised for a memorable performance. Should Sean Dyche’s side secure a victory, it would not only dispel relegation concerns but also potentially hinder Liverpool’s title aspirations. It’s a scenario that Everton fans can certainly hope for and anticipate with excitement.