Liverpool vs Everton, Premier League – H2H, which to expect in Merseyside Derby

The Merseyside Derby returns on Saturday with the Premier League 2025-26 leader Liverpool who organizes a stronger-looking Everton in what promises to be a fiery collision in Anfield.

The side of Arne Slot runs high after a sparkling 3-2 Champions League victory in Atletico Madrid on Wednesday, sealed by Virgil van Dijk from the interruption of the stop time.

It is remarkable that the Reds have found a way to win with goals in the last 10 minutes in every match this season.

«We are so fit that we can push again,» said Slot after Wednesday’s thriller.

“There will probably be games where we need a goal in the last minutes and (other games) we don’t do that, but what I can insure you, even if we don’t score it, we will try to push it on.

«That is the mentality that this team has, but it should not only be about mentality, it is also how fit we are.»

The record of Groot -Britain, signing Alexander Isak, could see more time on the field after 60 minutes in his Liverpool debut to play on Wednesday.

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«I was positively surprised how fit he was,» said Slot about Isak, who was signed at Newcastle United at Transfer Deadline.

Everton, under David Moyes, has surprised many this season. Currently it is sixth, it has shown defensive grit with three clean sheets in the last five games, and Jack Grealish has been a revelation on loan, injecting flair and creativity into attack.

The defensive Lynchpin James Tarkowski of the Blues also has a serious shape and anchores the backline for Jordan Pickford.

The Merseyside Derby has traditionally been one of the brightest rivalry in English football, knowing for producing meetings with high Octan.

– With Reuters entrances

Liverpool vs Everton Head -TO -Head Record

What is the head-to-head record of Liverpool vs Everton in Premier League?

Played – 66

Liverpool – 29

Everton – 11

Signs – 26

What is the head-to-head record of Liverpool vs Everton in general?

Played – 246

Liverpool – 100

Everton – 68

Signs – 78

Who is the top scorer of all time in Merseyside Derby?

Ian Rush or Liverpool holds the goal for the most derby goals with 25.

Dixie Dean van Everton has the second most goals (19).

Steven Gerrard is the top goalscorer in the game in the Premier League era, with nine goals.

Among the current players, Mohamed Salah has eight goals in Premier League Merseyside Derby.

Liverpool vs Everton – predicted Xis

Liverpool – Alisson Becker (GK), Jeremie Frimpong, Virgil van Dijk, Ibrahima Konaté, Andy Robertson, Ryan Gravenberch, Dominic Szoboszlai, Mohamed Salah, Florian Wirtz, Cody Gakpo, Alexander Isak Everton

Everton – Jordan Pickford (GK), Michael Wood, James Tarkowsk, Jake Obrien, Cerish Dewsbury-Helbury-Hell, Garden, Garden, Geeye Garden, Team Ioontbunas

Published on September 18, 2025