Premier League: Everton vs Liverpool
At 3:00 a.m. Beijing time on April 25, 2024, the Premier League will play a make-up match, when "Toffee" Everton will face Liverpool at home. Everton's performance this season is acceptable, after 33 rounds of league games, with 10 wins, 8 draws and 15 losses, ranking 16th in the league with 30 points (8 points are deducted from the rules), and currently 5 points above Luton in the relegation zone, which shows that the Toffees have a certain relegation pressure. Judging from the data, Everton has scored 34 goals and conceded 48 goals in 33 league games this season, and the offensive and defensive performance is hardly ideal.
Everton's recent form has jumped a bit, and the ability to steal points in a row is insufficient. The team played Nottingham Forest at home in the last round of the league, with 40% possession and four shots on target from seven attempts, and finally won 2-0 thanks to goals from Gueye and McNeil. In addition, Everton's home performance this season is not as good as away, with 5 wins, 4 draws and 7 losses in 16 league home games, and its home team ranks 17th in the Premier League.
Liverpool is a giant in the Premier League, the team has performed very well this season, after 33 rounds of league games, with 22 wins, 8 draws and 3 losses, and is currently ranked second in the league with 74 points, with a 3-point gap with Arsenal in front of them with one less round, which shows that the Reds are still strong contenders for the league title. In addition, Liverpool played away to Fulham in the last round of the league, and finally won 3-1 thanks to goals from Trent Alexander-Arnold, Hrafenberg and Jota.
Speaking at his pre-match press conference, Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp said: "I can't really talk about it too much. Jota felt a little pain in his hip, but he felt good. He then started the last game and he felt no problem and experienced the shots. Despite the minor injury, we entered the final phase of the season. Obviously, it's not a good time for any injury. Jota will be out for two weeks, and although nothing looks like anything, it will be enough to keep him out of action. ”
In terms of past meetings between the two teams, Everton has won 1 win, 3 draws and 6 defeats against Liverpool in the last 10 times, and the record is at a disadvantage, while the first leg of this season was lost 0-2 away to the Reds. In terms of recent results, Everton's recent form has jumped a bit, but the pressure of relegation is not too high at the moment, while Liverpool's recent form has picked up, and the team can concentrate on the league title race due to the Europa League exit. Judging from the current attitude of all parties, the visiting team has been given obvious support, and combined with the strength and recent situation of both sides, it is not difficult for Liverpool to take all three points in this game.