West Ham United FC vs Liverpool FC, English Premier League 2024-25, Today Match Prediction

West Ham United FC vs Liverpool FC Match Prediction & Analysis

When you think of West Ham there’s only one name that comes to mind, which is Jarod Bowen. The Englishman is marking his time at the East London club with pride and promise. He opened the team’s account against Southampton on Boxing Day, and in doing so, scored his 100th career goal and handed the Hammers a much needed 3 points. But those positives will soon be forgotten with Fabianski and Max Kilman both picking injuries. Michael Antonio is already out for the season and Fullkrug who registered an assist is now pulling the ropes.

Julien Lopetegui managed to get the better of Croatian newcomer, Juric - in what was a must win game. West Ham should’ve gotten more goals if it hadn’t been for Juric’s all out heavy metal football. The East Londoners have a big task at hand against Liverpool and will need to be at their best, to avoid being victims. The Hammers do possess talent within the squad with the likes of Mohammad Kudus, Bowen and Tomas Soucek. The Spaniard will need to build this team around the trio and utilise their far-reaching potential. 

The Reds are running away with it in Arne Slot’s first season in charge. They’ve won 22 out of their 26 games in all competitions. They also sit on top of the Champions League table. This Liverpool side are currently the best in the business. But, for a while Andre Ayew proved Liverpool wrong, when he struck in the opening minutes to give Leicester the lead at Anfield. Cody Gakpo’s opening goal came in the dying end of the first half, after frustration was building up with Salah and Robertson both hitting the post. 

Salah and Curtis Jones chipped in, in what was Liverpool’s last calendar year game at Anfield. They opened 2024 with a win and closed it the same way. When Liverpool last won the league they celebrated in an empty Anfield stadium. This time round, things could be different, as Liverpool edge closer to their 20th league title. 

Head to Head Record - Both teams have played each other 56 times. The Hammers have won 10 of those games. Liverpool have won 35, with 11 stalemates being played out. West Ham have scored 52 goals against Liverpool. While the Reds have scored 107.

Current Standings - The Hammers are on level points with Spurs and Brentford. They’ve amassed 23 points after 18 games. Liverpool on the other hand are cruising at the top of the table after second place Chelsea dropped points to Fulham. The Reds have gathered 42 points from 17 games, having played one fewer than Arsenal and Chelsea.

TEAMS PREVIEW

West Ham United FC Preview

West Ham were humbled last time out when they faced Liverpool at Anfield. The Hammers were hammered by a 5-1 margin. This time round there’s one slight change. The game is at the Olympic Stadium in East London - but the fact of the matter is that Liverpool are ruthless, nonetheless. Things could also go from bad to worse after 2 key players suffered injuries. 

This is the time of the year that such events accelerate with 2 fixtures being played out every 4 days. Lopetegui will not have much access to the January transfer window should long-term injuries sustain. The squad at his disposal is second to none - with few players like Fullkrug who need minutes to get a taste of Premier League joy. Hammers’ fans will make themselves known, but it’ll take a lot more to stop this Liverpool team. 

Stats that Matter

The Hammers have conceded 30 goals so far in the Premier League season. It is one of the highest along with the relegation-threatened sides. The Hammers have had 183 shots with only 83 of them being on target in 18 Premier League games. The back line has blocked 85 shots which is fairly reasonable. Lukasz Fabianski has surely had a big role to play in that and will be a major miss for this upcoming fixture. West Ham have had a reasonable passing accuracy with 80.94%. The Hammers have gained 3 points from losing position and lost 5 points from winning positions - in an overall average season. 

Injury - Antonio is out injured. As is Max Kilman and Fabianski

West Ham probable XI - Areola (GK), Coufal, Mavropanos, Wan-Bissaka, Emerson (DEF), Rodriguez, Bowen, Soucek, Kudus, Soler (MID), Fullkrug (FWD). 

Liverpool FC Preview

The Reds just keep going from strength to strength. They initially weren’t at their fluent best, but eventually found a way to see the game through. Fans were chanting of a Premier League trophy homecoming as Curtis Jones marked his 100th Premier League appearance by adding his team’s second goal. Salah on the other hand scored his 19th club goal of the season. The club is in a great position, soon to face Spurs in the semi-finals of the Carabao Cup. 

The Reds just dropped 10 points in all home games in the calendar year - they won 15 out of 19 games. The Dutch manager still believes in taking it game by game instead of putting the cart before the horse like in the 2018-19 season, when the Reds led Man City by 10 points at Christmas and still lost the league. Arne Slot has exceeded expectations in such a short span of time. The controlled, measured approach was the only piece of the puzzle missing in this supersonic side. 

Stats that Matter

Liverpool have conceded the fewest goals this season in the Premier League (17). They’ve registered 202 shots with 112 on target. Konate, Van Dijk, Kelleher, Gomez and Allison have done a stellar job of keeping shots at bay (73). The Reds have dominated most games courtesy to their prolific passing (86.46%). Arne’s men just never give up - this side has now won 12 points from losing positions and dropped only 2 points from a winning position. If this doesn’t tell you of a title winning team, we don’t know what will. But a good idea will only be formed early April or late March. Until then the fight goes on. 

Injury - Konate and Conor Bradley are out injured. 

Liverpool probable XI - Allison (GK), Trent, Van Dijk, Gomez, Robertson (DEF), MacAllister, Gravenberch, Curtis, (MID), Salah, Luiz, Gakpo (FWD). 

WEST HAM UNITED FC vs LIVERPOOL FC
Winning Prediction

West Ham have been a drab team to watch. Their combinations have yet not worked under new coach Julien Lopetegui. David Moyes played conservative football that won games and lost fans. But the Spaniard’s football is still not evident. Arne Slot on the other hand has drilled his approach in, while keeping aspects of Klopp’s heavy metal football. The Reds have been relentless brushing sides with tenacity. West Ham will be their next victims if they’re not careful - because Liverpool are surely going to run away with it, having Salah in red hot form and most players fit. 

Liverpool FC to Win (1-3)

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