Liverpool - Everton predictions

Liverpool should stroll into a fairly easy victory this Saturday. The odds are decidedly in their favour, with most top bookies pricing a home win at 1.46.

Considering what they’re up against, Everton can’t set their ambitions too high in this match. Playing as visitors at odds of 7.23 for an away win, calling them underdogs seems like an understatement.

Liverpool are here after a surprisingly difficult bout at Burnley last round. They recorded a narrow win in the end, but most predictions expected that they would have a much easier time of it. Instead, the first half ended inconclusively and they finished the match only 1 goal ahead.

The away team ended the previous league matchup with a 0:0 draw, and the two teams were neck-to-neck throughout the game. The 2.88 odds didn’t exactly favour Everton, so the fact that a home game ended with such a lukewarm score is not all bad.

The home team for this match is on a bit of a trend – a boring one, at that. Their previous 2 Premier League games ended with less than 2 goals.

The home will have to tackle a lot of challenges to keep their lead in the standings, though this match is not likely to be one.

The Toffees ended up at number 7th on the Premier League table after the first 5 rounds of the season. They’ll need at another 1 point to catch up to a Europa League qualifying spot. There’s plenty of time left to do so, but this match represents a major obstacle.

Saturday's match will see both teams at full strength, able to utilize all their players.

Despite the risks involved, the strongest prediction in terms of value is an HT/FT bet that the hosts will take lead in the second half. It’s as risky as you might expect, though the 1.46 odds offer a decent return.