Liverpool vs Everton: Confirmed lineups , live streaming and predictions

The highly anticipated Merseyside derby between Liverpool and Everton is set to take place at Anfield, with kickoff scheduled for 8 pm BST on April 2, 2025. As both teams prepare for this clash, the confirmed lineups remain a focal point of interest among fans and analysts alike. Although specific details regarding the starting XI have not been disclosed, predictions suggest that Liverpool will field a team missing key defenders due to injuries . Manager Arne Slot faces tactical challenges as he seeks to navigate these absences while maintaining competitive performance.

The standout fixture in a jam-packed midweek in the Premier League is the Merseyside Derby, with Liverpool taking on bitter rivals Everton at Anfield on Wednesday night. The Reds are perched atop the league standings with 70 points, while the Toffees are 15th with 34 points after 29 games.

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Liverpool are the champions-elect this season and enter this match having won each of their last three Premier League home games against their cross-town rivals - all by 2-0 scorelines. The last time they won four in a row at home against Everton was between 1990 and 1994. 

Liverpool possible starting lineup: Alisson; Quansah, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson; Mac Allister, Gravenberch, Szoboszlai; Salah, Diaz, Gakpo

Everton possible starting lineup: Pickford; O'Brien, Tarkowski, Branthwaite, Young; Alcaraz, Gueye, Garner, Doucoure, Harrison; Beto

Mohamed Salah leads the way with 9 goals, with Darwin Nunez and Dominik Szoboszlai getting 3 apiece. Mohamed Salah is the leading assists maker with 4, while goalie Alisson Becker has 4 clean sheets.

Everton were able to rough Liverpool up in their February meeting, but they were still reliant on a superb Tarkowski strike at the death to earn a point.

The Reds did look like they were flagging somewhat before the break, and they were completely overwhelmed by Newcastle's intensity at Wembley, but they should enter the final stretch of the season refreshed. While they weren't beaten in the previous derby, Slot's side will be desperate to get one over their local rivals and edge closer to the title.They'll likely target Everton's midfield, an area where they can exert their dominance and control the tempo of the match. The Toffees, meanwhile, will need to replicate that intensity from earlier in the year, closing down space and disrupting Liverpool's rhythm. Calvert-Lewin will be key to their chances, needing to hold the ball up effectively and bring others into play. However, stopping Liverpool's front three, even if they aren't firing on all cylinders right now, is a daunting task for any defence, and Dyche will need to have a clear plan to nullify their threat. Expect a fiercely contested derby, full of tackles and passion, but ultimately, Liverpool's superior quality should see them through.

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