Liverpool are unable to win the Premier League title at the home of their local rivals Everton, but a win will bring them within touching distance.
Manchester City's stroll past Arsenal on Wednesday means the Reds remain two victories away as they gear up to their first game in three months.
Everton have not won a Merseyside derby in almost 10 years, now would be the perfect time to end that run.
Date, time and venue
Everton vs Liverpool is scheduled for a 7pm BST kick-off on Sunday, June 21, 2020.
The match will be behind closed doors, with no fans due to be present due to government guidelines regarding coronavirus.
How to watch
TV channel: The match will be shown live for free on Sky Pick and Sky One, along with the usual Sky Sports' Premier League and Main Event channels, and is available via Now TV with a day pass for £9.99.
Live stream: Sky Sports subscribers can stream the match online via SkyGo and the SkyGo app, with a mobile month pass available for £5.99.
Team news
Everton: Andre Gomes and Fabian Delph will be assessed ahead of the game. Yerry Mina and Theo Walcott are out.
Liverpool: Liverpool are remaining tight-lipped over Mohamed Salah’s fitness after the forward appeared to miss training on Wednesday.
The Egyptian’s absence from last week’s behind-closed-doors friendly win over Blackburn Rovers was described by club sources as little more than a precautionary measure.
Prediction: Everton 0-2 Liverpool
Three months is a long time in football, but not long enough for the quality of this Liverpool team to subside.
I expect a winning return for the champions-elect, despite Carlo Ancelotti's best work.
Head to head (h2h) history and results
Everton have 82 wins to Liverpool;s 121. There have been 83 draws.
Everton have not beaten their local rivals in nearly a decade.
Betting odds and tips
- Everton to win: 9/2
- Liverpool to win: 11/20
- Draw: 6/5
- Sadio Mane to score first: 7/2
- Liverpool win 3-0: 11/0
Odds courtesy of Betfair Exchange. Click here to find out more.
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