Everton legend Peter Reid has now dropped his own prediction for the Merseyside Derby on Saturday.
The first instalment of the Merseyside Derby is just a matter of hours away for the Blues, who make the trip to Anfield.
Ahead of the game, Robbie Fowler has shared his expectation for Liverpool to beat Everton with ease at the weekend.
David Moyes and his side will go into the game as underdogs, but the Toffees have shown big improvements in the early stages of this season.
It has been a solid start to the season for Everton, who could close their gap to their city rivals down to just two points with a victory.
Another club legend has now shared his own prediction for the game, with Everton hero Reid revealing his thoughts ahead of the game.
Peter Reid shares Liverpool vs Everton prediction
The mind games are in full swing on Merseyside, after Jamie Carragher taking aim at Everton fans on Wednesday night.
Liverpool come into the game in good form, but Everton have a number of players now who are capable of causing a big upset.
Speaking on TalkSPORT, Reid has suggested that Everton could push their city rivals more than some pundits think.
“Well, last century when me and you [Alan Brazil] played it was always tough. And it’s going to be tough. I watched them last night [vs Atletico Madrid] and they keep on going,” said Reid (3:41:00).
“Can you get at them? Yes. But I think Slot has done brilliantly in the transfer market, but there’s an optimism around Everton at the moment and this is going to be a test of the optimism and confidence.
“Moyes knows what it’s about. It’s going to be hard, but the way we’re playing and the atmosphere around the club I think it will be a close game.”
Arne Slot is also playing mind games with Moyes, having spoken about his potential tactics for the game at Anfield on Saturday.
As fans will know, a derby game can provide any result, with form often going out of the window.
What will also have to be considered is that Everton have had a full week to prepare, whereas, Liverpool will only have Thursday and Friday following their European clash.
Peter Reid wowed by Everton’s Hill Dickinson Stadium
Earlier in the year, Reid was excited about Everton leaving Goodison Park to move on to bigger and better things.
The Hill Dickinson Stadium has now hosted two Premier League games and the Toffees have not yet conceded a single goal.
“It’s unbelievable. I’ve been to the two league games there and honestly it is fantastic,” Reid added.
“To play there must be a dream. It’s enhanced the football club and that’s a very difficult thing to do. I think the fans and even David Moyes and the players are enjoying it.”
Unfortunately for Everton, the game on Saturday is taking place at Anfield.
But the confidence is high, as Reid said, and that could well be enough to push the Blues towards a historic result.
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