Liverpool have almost left out of the Premier League title race following their shock defeat against Everton on Thursday. They are now three points behind the table topper, Arsenal, with four games left to play in the league.
Liverpool are back in action tomorrow when they visit London Stadium to play against West Ham United. The All-Reds can not afford to drop a single point at this stage, which will make them desperate to win against the Hammers.
Stats & Facts
- Liverpool have won 12 of their previous 14 meetings with West Ham United in the Premier League. However, they lost only one during this run, which came in 2021 at London Stadium.
- Liverpool have won 12 Premier League games against West Ham United under Jurgen Klopp – their second-most against a single opponent in this competition.
- West Ham last kept a clean sheet against Liverpool was in 2016. Since then, the Hammers have conceded in each of their last 15 league meetings with Liverpool.
- Liverpool have already defeated West Ham United twice this season, once in the league and the other in the League Cup. Liverpool have never beaten West Ham in three meetings in a single season for their previous 10 campaign.
- West Ham United have been suffering at their home ground. They have won just one of their last eight home games in the Premier League, which came in February against Brentford FC.
Team News
Jarron Bowen missed West Ham’s previous match against Crystal Palace due to a back injury. However, he has recovered and is available again ahead of tomorrow’s clash with Liverpool. Nayef Aguerd and Konstantinos Mavropanos also missed several games for the Hammers, but they have trained with the squad and are in contention for tomorrow.
As for Liverpool, they will miss the service of Diogo Jota, Conor Bradley, Thiago Alcantara, Joel Matip, and Ben Doak due to their respective injury.
Cody Gakpo was absent during their defeat against Everton, and he is still uncertain for tomorrow’s match. Mo Salah and Darwin Nunez are not in their best form, but Salah has to step forward to bounce back from their defeat against Everton.
Possible Lineup for West Ham United:
Areola; Coufal, Zouma, Aguerd, Emerson; Alvarez, Soucek; Kudus, Ward-Prowse, Paqueta; Antonio
Possible Lineup for Liverpool:
Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Quansah, Van Dijk, Robertson; Szoboszlai, Endo, Mac Allister; Salah, Nunez, Diaz
Prediction: West Ham 1-3 Liverpool
West Ham United suffered a heavy defeat last Sunday, conceding five goals against Crystal Palace. It remains to be seen how the Hammers react at their home ground, but it won’t be an easy game for them.
Since Liverpool lost to Everton, they have no options now than to win every single match. It is expected that Liverpool will be aggressive from the start at London Stadium to get an early lead.
Betfair Odds
West Ham: 5.66
Draw: 4.80
Liverpool: 1.54
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