The first Merseyside Derby of the 2025-26 Premier League season is upon us: Liverpool vs Everton at Anfield. Liverpool, coming off a perfect start to their campaign, aims to maintain momentum. Everton, under David Moyes, has shown signs of improvement and will be hoping to spring a surprise. With both sides eyeing bragging rights, form, and confidence, this is expected to be a tight, high-stakes contest.
Last updated: 20 September 2025, 08:00AM
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Liverpool comes into this Merseyside derby in outstanding form. They have made a perfect start to their Premier League campaign with a string of impressive victories that underline their attacking quality and resilience. Everton, meanwhile, has shown promising signs under David Moyes, combining defensive organisation with flashes of attacking threat, though consistency remains a question.
Historically, Anfield has been a fortress in this fixture, with Liverpool dominating recent meetings, but derbies often carry their own unpredictable edge. Expect Liverpool to control possession and press high, while Everton will likely look to stay compact, frustrate their rivals, and hit on the counter through pace and set-pieces. With local pride at stake, both sides will be determined to make a statement, setting up what should be another intense and fiercely contested Merseyside battle.
Liverpool - Stefan Bajcetic, Curtis Jones are still out. Alexis Mac Allister and Milos Kerkez are likely to start or at least be available after being on the bench midweek. Alexander Isak, their big summer signing, played around 58 minutes in mid-week, working back to full fitness. May either start or come off the bench.
Everton - Centre-back Jarrad Branthwaite is still missing, and Nathan Patterson is also out. Adam Aznou, a summer signing, is back in contention. Overall, squad health is better than Liverpool’s.
Liverpool to win: Given their perfect start, home advantage, and recent dominance over Everton, Liverpool are favourites.
Over 2.5 goals: With Liverpool pushing forward and Everton having attacking threats, there’s a good chance of at least three goals. Some previews back this.
Alexander Isak to score anytime: He is working back to full fitness, is likely to be involved, and could make a difference vs. a defence that may give up chances.
Both Teams To Score (BTTS): Everton have shown enough attacking threat this season; Liverpool have had games where they’ve conceded. This derby is likely to see both sides getting chances.
Football fans can sink their teeth into plenty of football fixtures this weekend. Get the full Matchweek 5 preview and predictions here, or get the list of fixtures here:
Saturday 13th September
Liverpool vs Everton - 12:30
Brighton and Hove Albion vs Tottenham Hotspur - 15:00
Burnley vs Nottingham Forest - 15:00
West Ham United vs Crystal Palace - 15:00
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Leeds United - 15:00
Manchester United vs Chelsea - 17:30
Fulham vs Brentford - 20:00
Sunday 14th September
Bournemouth vs Newcastle United - 14:00
Sunderland vs Aston Villa - 14:00
Arsenal vs Manchester City - 16:30
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