West Ham – Liverpool FC
Our West Ham – Liverpool betting tip is: Liverpool win – 1.38 odds
- Liverpool are in 1st place in the Premier League
- The Reds are unbeaten in seven games against West Ham
- Unbeaten in 16 away games (all competitions)
On Sunday, West Ham United will host the current Premier League leaders, Liverpool, at the London Stadium. Kick-off is at 6:15 p.m. local time.
West Ham United is currently in 13th place and is aiming to escape from the lower half of the table. In their last game, they defeated Southampton 1-0. Liverpool are leading the Premier League and have shown impressive form this season. In their last game, they defeated Leicester City 3-1.
The upcoming game promises to be an exciting duel between a strong leader and an ambitious team that wants to get out of the bottom half of the table. Find out who will come out on top in our Leicester – Liverpool tip.
West Ham – Liverpool Info
- Date & Time: 29.12.2024, 6:15 pm
- Venue: London Stadium, London
- Competition: Premier League, Matchday 19
- Broadcast/Live stream: SKY
West Ham Form & record check
West Ham United defeated Southampton 1-0 away. The only goal was scored by Jarrod Bowen in the 59th minute. The game started with a dominant performance by the hosts. Southampton created several high-profile chances, but failed due to West Ham goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski, who made several brilliant saves in the opening minutes.
West Ham continued their efforts in the second half and finally scored the winning goal. Niclas Füllkrug headed the ball into the box and Jarrod Bowen converted from close range to make it 1-0. This victory was particularly important for West Ham as it increased their distance from the relegation zone and catapulted them to 13th place in the table.
It was a disappointing defeat for Southampton, especially as they had the better of the chances in the first half.
A worrying incident occurred in the 36th minute when West Ham goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski was stretchered off after a collision with Southampton player Nathan Wood. He was treated on the spot and was able to leave the pitch conscious.
Overall, West Ham put in a solid performance and secured an important away win, while Southampton continue to struggle with the challenges of the season.
Solid home record
West Ham United have put in a solid performance in their last six home games. Of these games, they have only lost one, while recording three wins and two draws. This strong home form could pose a challenge for Liverpool, as the Anfield team could potentially face difficulties in their next away game against West Ham. Especially considering that West Ham have often been capable of unpredictable results in recent home games, this could provide the league leaders Liverpool with an intense contest.
West Ham facts & analysis
- 13th place in the Premier League
- The last two home games have not been lost (one win and one draw)
- West Ham is the underdog in the upcoming clash
Liverpool Form & Record Check
Liverpool defeated Leicester City 3-1 to extend their lead at the top of the Premier League to seven points. The game started with Liverpool falling behind early on: Jordan Ayew put Leicester in the lead in the 6th minute with a precise shot.
However, Liverpool reacted quickly and dominated the game. The Reds had 19 shots on goal, with seven of them on target. The possession statistics were an impressive 68% in Liverpool’s favor. In the 45th minute, Cody Gakpo equalized with an impressive shot. After the break, Curtis Jones put Liverpool 2-1 up in the 49th minute. Mohamed Salah secured the win with another goal in the 82nd minute. This victory underlines Liverpool’s strong form and consolidates their top position.
Favorite opponent West Ham
Liverpool has an impressive record against West Ham United. In the last ten meetings, Liverpool won eight times, one game ended in a draw and only once could West Ham leave the pitch as the winner. These numbers illustrate the pure dominance of the Reds in recent years.
Liverpool are also the clear favorites in the upcoming clash between the two teams, as they are the clearly stronger team both in terms of current form and historically. West Ham will therefore have a hard time holding their own against the Premier League leaders.
Liverpool facts & analysis
- 1st place in the Premier League
- Of the last ten direct duels, Liverpool have won eight
- 16 games unbeaten away from home (all competitions)
West Ham will line up in a 4-1-4-1 system, with a defensive midfielder in front of the back four to protect the center and slow Liverpool’s attack. The four midfielders are flexible and will work both offensively and defensively, while the lone striker lies in wait for counterattacks.
Liverpool will play in a classic 4-2-3-1 formation, with two defensive midfielders directing play and supporting the defense while the three attacking midfielders provide creativity and goal scoring opportunities. The forward is the central point of reference to finish the attacks.
West Ham – Liverpool Head to Head Comparison & Statistics
The head to head comparison is clear: In the last ten meetings, Liverpool won eight times, West Ham won once and one game ended in a draw. Liverpool clearly dominated West Ham and are expected to win the game in the upcoming clash as well.
Head to Head (H2H)
