The 247th Merseyside derby takes centre stage at Anfield on Saturday lunchtime, with Liverpool defending their flawless start to the Premier League season against local rivals Everton. With Arne Slot’s men already showing resilience by grinding out late winners across competitions, and David Moyes’s side searching for a rare Anfield triumph, the clash promises plenty of intrigue. This Bet Builder combines selections centred on Liverpool’s superiority, Mohamed Salah’s consistent attacking output, and Hugo Ekitike’s threat as he aims to make an impression in his new surroundings.
Here’s our Bet Builder pick for Liverpool vs Everton, which has been placed with Bet365:
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Liverpool to Win
Liverpool enter this contest with maximum points from their opening four league games and momentum firmly on their side. Slot’s men have shown a knack for grinding out late victories, with stoppage-time goals propelling them to the summit of the Premier League. Their midweek triumph over Atletico Madrid further emphasised their capacity to overcome adversity, having initially squandered a two-goal advantage before snatching a dramatic winner in the dying moments.
Anfield has been a fortress for Liverpool against Everton in recent years, with the Reds claiming victories in each of the last four meetings on home turf. The Toffees’ miserable record across Stanley Park under Moyes adds weight to this selection, as the manager has never won at Anfield in 20 previous attempts. Everton’s lack of cutting edge was evident in their stalemate with Aston Villa, where they dominated but failed to convert. Facing a side as clinical as Liverpool, those missed opportunities could prove costly. With the Reds’ pedigree, home form and derby record, they look the likeliest winners once again.
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Mohamed Salah – 2+ Shots on Target
Salah’s consistency in the Merseyside derby makes him a natural inclusion in this market. The Egyptian forward has netted eight times against Everton, just one shy of Steven Gerrard’s all-time Premier League tally in this fixture. His role under Slot remains unchanged: cutting in from the right to test goalkeepers regularly. With creative support behind him, he is well-supplied and encouraged to be the focal point in the final third.
Liverpool’s attacking style, built on fluid movement and relentless pressure, naturally lends itself to frequent shooting opportunities for Salah. Everton’s defence, potentially reshuffled with James Garner deputising at left-back, may struggle to contain his diagonal runs. Salah’s ability to shoot from both open play and set-pieces also strengthens the likelihood of him hitting the target at least twice. Considering his derby record, current confidence after midweek goals, and Liverpool’s dominance at Anfield, this line of 2+ shots on target appears well within his reach.
Hugo Ekitike – 2+ Shots on Target
Hugo Ekitike could feature prominently for Liverpool in this derby, with Slot weighing up whether to rotate Alexander Isak and give the French forward another start. Ekitike offers pace and a physical edge, making him a tricky proposition for Everton’s backline, which is already missing first-choice defender Jarrad Branthwaite. Against a central pairing of Tarkowski and Keane, his mobility could create shooting chances, particularly when combined with Liverpool’s wide service from Robertson and Salah.
Even if he shares minutes with Isak, Ekitike’s tendency to shoot early and test the goalkeeper gives him a strong chance of producing two efforts on target. Liverpool are expected to enjoy the majority of possession, allowing the striker to benefit from sustained pressure. His hunger to prove himself after a summer move is another factor that cannot be ignored. Given Everton’s vulnerabilities and the likelihood of Liverpool creating multiple clear opportunities, backing Ekitike to work Pickford at least twice looks realistic.
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