Everton vs Liverpool betting preview

Everton

Everton have had a great start to the season sitting in forth position in the league. Over the years Everton have always started slowly, often climbing the table after the Christmas Period. But you must consider that because Everton have had a great start, where might end up? They are a seriously good football team with a serious squad with a sensible blend of some experience and young talent, some speed and some strength in both attack and defence. Everton has a huge potential this season to dominate, to do better than they have done over the last 10 years. Check out the latest Everton vs Liverpool free bets here.

The last two matches Everton has played, one with QPR and one with Wigan have both been draws, but Everton played away in both matches and although they would have expected two victories they shouldn’t worry too much and I’m sure they are not, they have had some very good results this season most notably their fighting win against Manchester United.

One worrying factor is that Everton have only kept two clean sheets this season, one against Man Utd and one against Swansea. Both these two teams play attacking football so it was a good job by Everton, but one area in which they are seriously lacking in is stability in defence. They have let some easy goals go by, but the talent is there, with Bains regularly showing his skills if Everton sort out their defence they will do very well this season, their attacking force and midfield power has not been ignored by any teams they have played so far. This season Everton has a chance in finishing in the top 4 potentially, don’t count them out.

Liverpool

Over the years Liverpool’s luck seems to be diminishing very fast, they have a strong fan base but it is so frustrating for their fans that Liverpool are not dominating the league as they once were. Without a doubt Liverpool have a few very talented players but this season you have got to watch out for young Sterling. Sterling is a very talented player and looks to be Liverpool’s best player thus so far this season, but in the long term fans will be wondering whether Sterling has a long term future at the club, Liverpool need to keep hold of this young man, he’s one to watch out for in the future and is an obvious danger player for any opposition.

But more generally, in regards to the Premier League things are still not looking too well for Liverpool. Liverpool are sitting in 12^th position with only 9 points out of 8 goals. Historically Liverpool have always been impressive defensively, notably for clean sheets but they are historically known for their attacking force but over the years this attacking force has become highly inconsistent, you just can’t point at one single player and think “yeah they are guaranteed to score in this match”. Whether Liverpool will challenge the top 6 this season is questionable, they have the talent to do it, but they need to give the management the chance to settle. But it is not doubted Liverpool are a great football club, and they still have plenty of time to do well this season.

Everton v Liverpool betting tips

This local derby is obviously going to be something special as it always is. Both sets of players are going to be up for this match and realistically and with a tremendous amount of credit to Everton you could say that this match is not as evenly matched as it was perhaps last season. Everton look a strong team and they have some real passionate players, they fight for victory with full force. Liverpool have pure talent, they player in a intelligent way and Everton need to be aware that if they make any mistake it is certain that Liverpool will pounce on it. But on a general note, both teams don’t play purely attractive football and I think you will not see many goals in this match.

Prediction: Everton 1 – 1 Liverpool Odds – 6/1 with William Hill

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Article by Manprabh Basi

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