English Premier League Prediction - Everton VS Liverpool

English Premier League - Everton VS Liverpool
Match Time: 25-04-2024 03:00 Thursday (GMT+8)
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Team Analysis
In the past two seasons, Everton has descended into a relegation-threatened team. Last season, out of 38 league matches, Everton managed only 11 wins, 6 draws, and 21 losses, finishing 16th in the league and barely avoiding relegation. This season, Everton has shown some improvement, but unfortunately had points deducted in the league, resulting in the team still facing significant relegation pressure. However, after defeating Nottingham Forest 2-0 at home in the last league match, Everton has secured 10 wins, 8 draws, and 15 losses in the past 33 league matches, placing 16th in the standings with a 5-point lead over the relegation zone.

Liverpool experienced a downturn for nearly half of last season, gradually regaining the feeling of victory only in the latter half of the season, but it was too late to make a significant impact. Throughout the 38 league matches last season, Liverpool finished 5th in the standings with a record of 19 wins, 10 draws, and 9 losses. This season, Liverpool has returned to the title race and has shown potential to climb to the top of the standings. However, due to an unexpected home defeat against Crystal Palace in the previous match, losing all three points, they temporarily lost the initiative in the title race. Currently, after 33 league matches, Liverpool sits in 2nd place in the standings with 22 wins, 8 draws, and 3 losses.

Odds Analysis
Looking at recent Merseyside derbies, Everton, when playing at home against Liverpool, does not easily succumb and still possesses a certain ability to contend. Even last season when Everton needed to avoid relegation, they managed to draw against Liverpool at home. Additionally, considering matches against other title-contending teams like Arsenal, where Everton only suffered a narrow defeat as the away team, and against Manchester City, where the away handicap was set at 0.75, it suggests Everton's competitiveness. Furthermore, with Everton currently on a winning streak at home, Liverpool being given a 1-goal handicap for the away match is already a significant starting point. As the handicap increases to 1.25, it becomes even more challenging for Liverpool to secure a victory, let alone a convincing one. This situation provides ample motivation for Liverpool to strive for victory or even a comprehensive win.

Pick: Liverpool