We simulated Everton vs Liverpool to get a Merseyside derby score prediction

Everton host Liverpool in the second Merseyside derby of the season later today - with three points vital for both teams at each end of the Premier League table.

After a torrid week that them lose to Crystal Palace in the league and crash out the Europa League, the Reds returned to winning ways with a 3-1 win at Fulham on Sunday. The result moved Liverpool level on points with Arsenal, who lead the way thanks to their better goal difference.

Everton also picked up one of their biggest wins of the season on Sunday when they beat Nottingham Forest 2-0 at Goodison Park. The controversial victory moved the Blues five points clear of the relegation places with a game in hand.

Goodison has not been a particularly happy hunting ground for the Reds in recent years, with nine of the last 11 meetings at the stadium ending in draws. A point would suit Everton tonight, but it would be far from ideal for Jurgen Klopp's title-chasing side.

So, what could happen in Klopp's final Merseyside derby? Let's take a look...

Everton vs Liverpool simulated to get a Premier League score prediction

To complete this simulation, we used EA FC 24 and updated the squads with the latest injuries and suspensions.

We predict that the hosts could set up in a 4-4-1-1 formation, with their line-up as follows: Pickford; Young, Tarkowski, Branthwaite, Mykolenko; Harrison, Garner, Gueye, McNeil; Doucoure; Calvert-Lewin.

We predict that Liverpool could line up in a 4-3-3 formation, with their starting XI as follows: Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson; Endo, Mac Allister, Jones; Salah, Nunez, Gakpo.

With the home advantage, Everton started strongly, and Dominic Calvert-Lewin came close when his header from a corner was tipped over the bar