Opta supercomputer has just predicted Everton vs Liverpool in the Merseyside derby

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Everton play host to Liverpool in the Merseyside derby on Wednesday night.

The Toffees have won three games on the bounce in the Premier League and have the chance to move 12 points clear of the relegation zone with victory tomorrow night.

Position	Team	Played MP	Won W	Drawn D	Lost L	For GF	Against GA	Diff GD	Points Pts
14	TottenhamTottenham	24	8	3	13	48	37	11	27
15	West HamWest Ham	24	7	6	11	29	46	-17	27
16	EvertonEverton	23	6	8	9	23	28	-5	26
17	WolvesWolves	24	5	4	15	34	52	-18	19
18	LeicesterLeicester	24	4	5	15	25	53	-28	17

Meanwhile, Liverpool are flying hight at the summit of the table and could extend their gap to nine points on second-placed Arsenal.

Everton currently hold the bragging rights having defeated Jurgen Klopp’s side 2-0 towards the back end of last season.

But Arne Slot’s Liverpool are a different proposition, so it’s set to be a really tough evening for the hosts.

With that said, Opta’s supercomputer has just predicted the outcome of the crunch clash.

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Supercomputer predicts Liverpool to beat Everton

Liverpool and Everton are both coming off the back of FA Cup defeats, though, it was the Reds’ defeat to Plymouth Argyle that was the most shocking.

On the other hand, Everton suffered a 2-0 loss to Bournemouth but have won three on the bounce in the league.

But, unfortunately for the hosts, the Opta supercomputer has backed Slot’s men to take all three points at Goodison.

“The Opta supercomputer backs Liverpool to get back on track after their FA Cup shock defeat, with the visitors winning 59.6% of 10,000 pre-match simulations.

“Moyes’ side made it four wins in a row in the competition in just 18.2% of data-led sims, while the draw was ranked at 22.2%.”

Carlos Alcaraz could make full Everton debut

Carlos Alcaraz was Everton’s only recruit in the Janaury transfer window, having joined on an initial loan deal from Brazilian outfit Flamengo.

If certain clauses are activated, the loan deal will become a permanent one for around £15m in the summer.

Alcaraz impressed off the bench against Bournemouth on the weekend and came close to scoring his first goal, striking one off the post from a free-kick.

Naturally, that’s seen a lot of fans urging for him to start against Liverpool and Moyes did admit that his cameo has warranted a start tomorrow.

“Well he done enough by his performance to start the game [vs Liverpool]. Whether I do or not is another thing.”