Liverpool v West Ham

Liverpool are chasing Champions League qualification while West Ham are trying to avoid the drop. Which side will come out on top?

Liverpool v West Ham Anfield 15:00 CET

Team News:

Isak, Bradley, Endo and Wirtz are out here. Good news though as Frimpong is available, whether he will go straight back into right back is a doubt though.

West Ham are without Potts, Pablo and Fabianski.

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Formations:

4-2-3-1 for Liverpool but without Wirtz they lose a lot of creation up front. Salah has been a shadow of himself for most of this season also.

4-3-2-1 for West Ham but this could be a very defensive line up.

Statistics:

Referee: Tim Robinson (Average cards 3.65 Yellow 0.07 Red)

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Match Preview:

Liverpool sit sixth in the table, trailing the final Champions League qualifying position on goal difference. They have recorded seven wins from thirteen home matches. Their recent form across all competitions is strong, with five victories in their last six outings, the only setback being a 2–1 defeat to Manchester City in an otherwise encouraging performance.

West Ham sit 18th in the table, two points from safety, with only one relegation place realistically still in play given the positions of Burnley and Wolves. Their away form has been steady, recording three wins and four draws from thirteen matches. Recent performances have improved significantly, with five wins, two draws, and just one defeat across their last eight fixtures.

Betting Preview:

Both sides come into this fixture in improved form. Liverpool have tightened defensively, recording four clean sheets in their last six matches, though the absence of Wirtz remains a notable limitation in their creative play. West Ham have also made clear progress and should provide strong resistance. However, given Liverpool’s recent solidity and home advantage, the hosts remain the more reliable pick.