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Updated December 29, 2024

West Ham United VS Liverpool - Prediction

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Liverpool are all set to face off against West Ham United today at London Stadium, aiming to extend their lead at the top of the point table. Liverpool have...

West Ham United VS Liverpool - Prediction

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Liverpool are all set to face off against West Ham United today at London Stadium, aiming to extend their lead at the top of the point table. Liverpool have been the heaviest title contender in the English Premier League this season. The All-Reds are now 7 points clear of the second-placed Arsenal. But a win over West Ham will take them 10 points ahead of Arsenal before they start the journey in the new year. West Ham United, on the other hand, looks confident as they are unbeaten in their last four league matches with two wins and two draws. They are now 13th with 23 points and will be looking to get something when they host Liverpool at London Stadium. However, several players will miss the match against Liverpool due to suspensions and injuries, but Liverpool boss Arne Slot believes the Hammers have enough quality players to challenge them. Arne Slot said, " They have many players, I think they have also signed many players during the summer. So, even if three midfielders are out, I Don’t think they have to play U21 players, they are still able to play players they brought in for many, many millions. That’s the Premier League – they all have, not only us or Chelsea, a lot of clubs have so many good players ."

Stats&Facts

  • Liverpool have lost only one of their last 16 league meetings with West Ham while winning 12.
  • West Ham United have conceded at least two goals in Each of their last five home games against Liverpool.
  • Only once in ten calendar Years, have Liverpool lost their final league match.
  • West Ham United won two of their last three final games of the year.
  • West Ham secured a win against Southampton on Boxing Day. A win over Liverpool would see them winning consecutive league matches for the first time since March.

Team News

The win over Southampton cost West Ham a lot. Goalkeeper Fabianski got a serious injury during the game and will miss the match against Liverpool. Max Kilman left the pitch early in the first half against the Saints due to his shoulder problem and is in doubt ahead of Today's game. The Hammers will be without Guido Rodriguez and Tomas Soucek due to their suspension. As for Liverpool, they have no new injuries for Today's match. Ibrahima Konate and Conor Bradley remain out of the squad due to injuries, but they are Making progress and will return soon. However, Dominik Szoboszlai will miss the match due to his suspension following his fifth yellow card in the league. Possible Lineup for West Ham: Areola; Wan-Bissaka, Mavropanos, Todibo, Emerson; Alvarez; Bowen, Paqueta, Kudus, Summerville; Fullkrug Possible Lineup for Liverpool: Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Gomez, Van Dijk, Tsimikas; Mac Allister, Gravenberch; Salah, Jones, Diaz; Jota

Prediction: West Ham 1-3 Liverpool

Liverpool have been very consistent throughout the year. Mo Salah is having one of the best seasons with Liverpool, having scored 16 goals and registered 11 assists in the Premier League so far this season. West Ham United, meanwhile, struggled initially but now looks more confident. They have not lost any of their previous four league matches. Yet it will be Very difficult for the Hammers to get points from Liverpool.

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