The Everton vs Liverpool clash is poised to be a thrilling Merseyside derby between these two bitter rivals when they face each other in gameweek 33 of the 2025/26 Premier League on Sunday afternoon.
Everton vs Liverpool should be a tightly fought battle because of how eager both sides are to get a big win over each other.
With the Toffees fighting to get closer to a European spot and Liverpool desperate to close in on the Premier League top four, this derby should be an intense battle where the strongest will prevail.
Match Details
Hill Dickinson Stadium
Liverpool, England
Sunday, 19 April
13:00 GMT
Determined Everton Gearing For Merseyside Derby Success Against Inconsistent Liverpool
Everton vs Liverpool tends to be highly entertaining matches because of the rivalry shared between the two sides, and this upcoming clash should be a heated battle as well.
Everton have only one win in their last three Premier League games, but they’re only one point behind sixth place and five behind Liverpool. That is why the Toffees will have extra motivation to get a big win to strike a blow to their rivals’ Champions League hopes and strengthen their own European pursuit.
Everton will, of course, have to keep a sturdy defensive shape, but they will also be keen on taking the fight to the Reds with innovative, fast-paced attacking football to thrill their fans at the Hill Dickinson Stadium.
Liverpool, meanwhile, have lost four of their last five matches, and they only have the Premier League to fight for after being eliminated from the UEFA Champions League by Paris Saint-Germain.
The Reds will look to provide some joy for their supporters with a clinical display against Everton, tormenting them with fast-paced attacking moves and being efficient with their attacking work.
Liverpool have won three of their last five Merseyside derbies against Everton, a record they aim to keep intact with a ruthless performance in the upcoming clash.
Tricky Illiman Ndiaye Aiming To Torment Liverpool In Merseyside Derby
Iliman Ndiaye has been a breath of fresh air for Everton in the 2025/26 Premier League campaign, having nine goal contributions (six goals, three assists) and helping them to some commanding results, such as last month’s 3-0 thrashing of Chelsea at home.
The Senegalese winger definitely boasts that ‘it factor’ about himself with his unpredictable playing style, having the fearlessness to take on defenders and trick his way past them.
Ndiaye will be looking to be his side’s X-factor in the Merseyside derby, as he’ll urge teammates to find him in promising areas so that he can burst into the box with the ball.
The winger will look to create chances with his clever final third passes, but Ndiaye will be particularly determined to finish off chances in style to help his side gain derby success.
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Can Mohamed Salah Deal One Last Derby Blow To Everton?
The upcoming Everton vs Liverpool clash will be a special one for Mohamed Salah, because it’ll be the final one he features in before leaving Liverpool at the end of the 2025/26 season.
Salah has enjoyed the pressure that comes in the Merseyside derby, being a thorn for Everton over the years and gaining love from Liverpool fans because of how lively he can be in such games.
The Egyptian winger has 11 goal contributions (eight goals, three assists) against Everton in his Premier League stint, and he looks to add at least another goal in the upcoming clash.
Salah will be looking to be smart with his off-the-ball movement to sneak into the danger zones, but he needs to be really efficient with his final product to torment Everton one last time.
Everton vs Liverpool Injuries
Everton Injuries: Charly Alcaraz, Jack Grealish
Liverpool Injuries: Hugo Ekitike, Alisson, Conor Bradley, Giovanni Leoni, Wataru Endo, Stefan Bajcetic, Joe Gomez (doubt), Curtis Jones (doubt)
Everton vs Liverpool predicted lineups
Everton Predicted XI: Jordan Pickford (GK), Jake O’Brien, James Tarkowski, Jarrad Branthwaite, Vitaly Mykolenko, Idrissa Gueye, James Garner, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, Dwight McNeil, Illiman Ndiaye, Beto
Liverpool Predicted XI: Giorgi Mamardashvili (GK), Jeremie Frimpong, Ibrahima Konate, Virgil van Dijk, Andy Robertson, Ryan Gravenberch, Alexis Mac Allister, Dominik Szoboszlai, Florian Wirtz, Mohamed Salah, Alexander Isak
Main Photo
Credit: IMAGO / NurPhoto
Recording Date: 20.09.2025
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