FootyMAD's Liverpool match preview

Last updated : 08 September 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Everton v Liverpool fixture

Everton prepare to entertain Liverpool at Goodison Park at lunchtime on Saturday, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 98 games played, Toffees have recorded 37 wins, and Liverpool have come away with 33 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Goodison Park was less than a year ago, in December 2005, as the visitors ran out cosy 1-3 winners in a Premiership match.

For a detailed analysis of the head-to-head between the two sides, click here

Recent encounters between the teams:
2005/2006Sat 25 MarLiverpool3 - 1EvertonPREM
2005/2006Wed 28 DecEverton1-3LiverpoolPREM
2004/2005Sun 20 MarLiverpool2 - 1EvertonPREM
2004/2005Sat 11 DecEverton1 - 0LiverpoolPREM
2003/2004Sat 31 JanLiverpool0 - 0EvertonPREM
2003/2004Sat 30 AugEverton0 - 3LiverpoolPREM
2002/2003Sat 19 AprEverton1 - 2LiverpoolPREM

Recent respective form guides

Everton have collected 2 wins and 3 draws from their last six home matches. A total of 10 goals have been scored by the Toffees in those games, with 7 conceded.

The away form of Liverpool however, is much more impressive, with an unbeaten run in the last six, four of them victories. The games have constituted a decent return of 10 goals for the Reds, and 5 goals against.

Everton sit in a healthy 4th in the league, and have picked up 7 points from their 3 games. Liverpool's 4 points from 2 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 7th position.

For a detailed analysis of team form guides throughout the leagues, click here

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Everton63308412
Liverpool633011812

FootyMad's prediction ...

Everton are performing in fits and starts at home in recent games, and FootyMad doesn't see things getting any better, as the visitors squeak past and take all the points. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Everton Unbeaten in the last 3 home games.
Unbeaten run of 6 matches.
Liverpool Previous 2 away games have finished all-square.
Not won in previous 2 away matches.
18 games since last defeat.