“They will definitely WIN this time around but only if they score first…..” Paul Merson Makes Shocking Prediction for Everton vs Liverpool Merseyside Derby. You won’t believe what he said
Liverpool and Everton are set to clash in the Merseyside derby this Saturday, with Paul Merson offering his prediction for the highly anticipated match.
Everton will enter the game full of confidence after their dominant 4-0 victory over Wolves, while Liverpool were held to a dramatic 3-3 draw at St James’ Park. Sean Dyche is expected to stick with Dominic Calvert-Lewin up front, following his strong performance in the last match, where he was involved in both the attack and build-up play.
A victory over Liverpool could significantly improve Dyche’s position, potentially easing the pressure from the Friedkin Group and putting any talk of a managerial change on hold, despite David Moyes being reportedly lined up.
Paul Merson, however, has made his prediction for the Merseyside derby, which could leave him facing embarrassment once again. Merson’s recent prediction that Wolves would comfortably beat Everton went viral for all the wrong reasons after the Toffees triumphed 4-0.
Speaking to Sportskeeda, Merson said: “This could be the last Merseyside derby at Goodison Park, an iconic venue in the Premier League. Everton got a fantastic result against Wolves, and I never expected them to score four goals in a game this season. That win puts them in a decent spot, but this is a tough match.”
He continued, “Liverpool dropped points against Newcastle and can’t afford to do the same again. The Everton fans will make it tough for them, but Liverpool will benefit from Everton’s strong performance against Wolves. Everton will now think they have a real chance and will go for it, but I think that will play into Liverpool’s hands.”
Merson also discussed Liverpool’s midfield struggles in the 3-3 draw with Newcastle, noting that Curtis Jones came in for Dominik Szoboszlai, but Alexis Mac Allister and Ryan Gravenberch did not get a rest. He praised Newcastle’s midfield, which included power and finesse through Bruno Guimaraes, Sandro Tonali, and Joelinton. Despite this, Merson acknowledged Liverpool’s attacking strength, with Mohamed Salah stepping up when needed.
He expressed confusion over why Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp didn’t start Trent Alexander-Arnold in the Newcastle match, but speculated that Klopp may have been saving him for the Merseyside derby.
As for Everton’s chances, Merson believes the Toffees must score first if they want to get anything from the game, but he feels their best opportunity lies in set-pieces. He predicted that Liverpool would take all three points, saying, “I expect Liverpool to secure a 2-0 win at Goodison Park.”
Paul Merson’s Recent Everton Predictions: Merson’s recent predictions have not been kind to Everton. He correctly predicted Manchester United would beat Everton 2-0, although his scoreline was off. He also predicted a 2-0 win for West Ham over the Toffees, and a 2-1 victory for Southampton, both of which were accurate in terms of results.
While it’s unclear whether Merson has an agenda against Everton or if he’s simply been frustrated by their performances recently, one thing is clear—his predictions are often far from favorable for the Toffees.
