After Everton’s 2-2 draw against Brentford, attention immediately turns to the Merseyside Derby next weekend.
Everton host fierce rivals Liverpool at the Hill Dickinson Stadium on Sunday afternoon in what will be the first derby at the new 52,000-seater.
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The Toffees know a win would move them just two points behind the Reds, who currently occupy a Champions League spot.
So, there’s a lot riding on the clash and with that said, Opta’s supercomputer has issued an early prediction for the clash.
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Supercomputer makes Everton slight underdogs vs Liverpool
The supercomputer has made Everton the underdogs against Liverpool, which is surprising given how up and down Arne Slot’s side have been.
Liverpool have lost three of their last four games, although they did win last time out against Fulham at Anfield.
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The software has given the away side a 39.6% chance of winning, while Everton are 34.6% likely to secure the three points.
A draw is deemed 25.8% likely, so clearly it’s a very difficult game to predict based on the data.
The reverse fixture back in September saw Liverpool narrowly win 2-1, with Idrissa Gana Gueye netting a superb goal for the Toffees.
Moyes will be seeking his first win against the Reds since September 2021, when he was West Ham United manager.
The Scotsman hasn’t won as Everton manager since October 2010, so he could break a near 16-year record.
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