Mac Allister has committed 42 fouls across his 22 Premier League appearances this season (2.31 per 90). He’s committed at least 1 foul in each of his last 5 Premier League appearances and in 4 of these games, he's committed 2 fouls.

Liverpool are averaging 11.5 fouls committed per 90 in the Premier League this season, Mac Allister and Gravenberch contribute significantly to this average with instructions to be aggressive and physical with their challenges, especially in moments where the opposition look to get the ball forward quickly in transition.

Gueye has committed 32 fouls across his 22 Premier League appearances this season (1.64 per 90), this is an average we can expect to rise here against the most organised midfield set up in the Premier League.

Gueye has committed at least 1 foul in 4 of his last 5 Premier League appearances, he’s an important part of the Everton midfield as evidenced by the fact he’s featured in 22 of Everton’s 23 Premier League games this season.

Alexis Mac Allister to Receive a Card

Mac Allister has collected 6 yellow cards across his 22 Premier League appearances this season, no player in the Liverpool squad has been cautioned more often than the Argentine. He’s been shown 2 yellow cards across his last 5 appearances in all competitions.

Liverpool committed 13 fouls in this fixture last season, Mac Allister was responsible for 2 of these and was quite fortunate to avoid a booking. Mac Allister will be up against Idrissa Gueye who is averaging 1.48 fouls won per 90 across his 22 Premier League appearances this season.

Gueye has collected 4 yellow cards in the Premier League this season, a total that doesn’t quite match his foul rate in the top flight. Only Jordan Pickford and Ashley Young have picked up more yellow cards in the Everton squad than Gueye.

Gueye will be in a direct battle with Alexis Mac Allister, the Argentine has won 26 fouls across his 22 Premier League appearances this campaign (1.43 per 90).