Three of the last editions of the Merseyside derby has failed to produce a winner. Liverpool may have managed to remain undefeated against this particular opponent in their last 20 games against them, it hasn’t been business as usual for the Reds.
Their most recent win over Everton, a 1-0 win signals just how close this fixture has gotten in recent days. And with both sides enduring a mixed run of form of late, there’s plenty to ponder about how this one will turn out.
Enter Liverpool.
After enduring a run of three games without a win, Jurgen Klopp’s men won their first game in February, against RB Leipzig. What used to be a revered home record has quickly turned into something no one wishes for. The Reds have not won any of their last five home games in the league.
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They’ve been so poor that Klopp has conceded the Premier League title. While we may have a new league champion this season, the Reds will now, most definitely, be fighting for a top four spot. And from hence, every point matter, most especially one gained at the expense of a rival like Everton.
Enter Everton.
Just like their neighbors, Ancelotti’s Merseyside Blues have had their fair share of inconsistency this season too. Just after a win over Leeds, holding Manchester United to a draw and knocking Tottenham out of the FA Cup, Everton lost, surprisingly, to Fulham in their last League game.
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Away from home, however, they’ve been solid, with only two losses in their last 11 Premier League games away from home. As they travel away to face Liverpool in the derby, they’re well poised to continue their fine form, all things being equal.
But the odds are stacked heavily against them, no thanks to their poor history in this game. As mentioned earlier, Everton have failed to defeat Liverpool in their last 20 games. Little wonder an Everton win has been priced at 6.10 odds on NairaBET.
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However, the ‘outsiders’ in this game can take a few things as motivation going into this game. We’ve mentioned two of them above – Liverpool’s poor form and their solid away form in the league. One more factor has to be their manager, Carlo Ancelotti.
The Italian has quite the history while facing Jurgen Klopp throughout his career. Both managers have clashed nine times, with the German and the Italian sharing the spoils three apiece. Which of them will break the balance with a win in this Merseyside Derby?
Or will this one end in another draw? Drop your comments below and join the conversation.
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