- Standings: Everton (W) are 6th, with 20 points from 18 matches, Liverpool (W) are 10th with 14 after 18.
- Head-to-head: In the last 3 meetings across all competitions, Everton (W) have won two and Liverpool (W) once.
Merseyside derby in a crucial period of the season
Everton (W) have had an indifferent season so far, sitting 6th in the Super League Women 2025/2026 after 18 matches. However, Scott Phelan has made some positive strides since becoming head coach, instilling a sense of confidence and defensive resilience into the Toffees. Everton (W) have won 3 and lost 2 of their last 5 games, with a superb win away at Tottenham (W) and a close loss away at Manchester United (W).
Liverpool (W) have had an equally patchy campaign, sitting 10th after 18 matches in the Women’s Super League. Liverpool (W)’s results have picked up of late, with a 2-0 home win against Leicester (W) and a 0-0 draw away at Brighton (W) making it 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 defeat in their last 5 fixtures. Liverpool (W) have yet to win away from home in the league this season, with 2 draws and 7 defeats in 9.
Tactical matchup between positive Liverpool (W) and patient Everton (W)
Everton (W) have tended to line up in a solid 4-3-3 or 4-1-4-1 this season, setting up to be compact and emphasise defensive organisation. This is a patient and organised team, who prefer to allow the opposition to have the ball in front of them whilst they maintain a solid block, hitting in transition. The Toffees will look to get their midfielders into wide areas and hit Liverpool (W) on the break.
Liverpool (W), under Gareth Taylor, have instilled an aggressive, high-tempo style into their side, who prefer to press high in a 4-1-4-1 or 4-2-3-1 shape. The Reds will seek to pressure Everton (W) into mistakes in their defensive third, with the aim of forcing turnovers and hitting the Toffees quickly in transition.
Liverpool (W) out of their depth in Merseyside derby
Recent form and trends
The form of both teams points towards an Everton (W) victory, as does the recent history of the Merseyside rivalry. Liverpool (W) have won 3 of their last 5, but they have failed to win any of their 9 league matches on the road this term. Everton (W) are coming off the back of a win at home, whilst Liverpool (W) have failed to secure a win in their last two away fixtures.
Scorers and form players
- Beata Olsson leads the scoring charts for Liverpool (W) with 6 goals in 12 appearances this term.
- Inma Gabarro has scored 2 in Everton (W)’s last 5, whilst Honoka Hayashi is their top scorer in the Women’s Super League with 4 goals in 16 games.
Home and prediction
Everton (W) have not enjoyed the best run of form at home this campaign, winning just 2 of their 8 matches, conceding an average of 1.88 goals per game. Liverpool (W) have scored just 5 goals in 9 away games this campaign, so I don’t think either team will be that confident in front of goal on Saturday, as they are likely to have different priorities.
I think Everton (W) have the more favourable odds at 2.94 and I will take them to squeeze out a victory here, with Under 2.5 goals at 1.85 providing good value given both teams favour structure and defensive solidity in this fiery Merseyside rivalry.
