Liverpool vs West Ham- Preview, prediction, team news and lineups

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·12 April 2025

Liverpool vs West Ham- Preview, prediction, team news and lineups

Liverpool have scored five times during three of their last four meetings with West Ham, including both of the last two. The Hammers have won only one of 59 visits to Anfield, dating back to 1963.

Liverpool vs West Ham United Preview

After suffering a rare set back last Sunday, Liverpool will be looking to move three points closer to clinching the title. A week ago, the Reds saw their 26-match unbeaten streak in the Premier League come to an end, beaten for only the second time all season. Despite taking the lead through Alexis Mac Allister's rocket, the champions-elect were beaten 3-2 by Fulham at Craven Cottage, the hosts' three goals coming during a 13 minute first half spree.

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Arsenal's draw at Goodison a day earlier cut the gap at the top to 11 points, but it certainly isn't time for Arne Slot's side to panic, given that they require a maximum of 11 points from their remaining seven fixtures to be champions. Without wanting to be unkind, this is probably one of the fixtures Liverpool would want as they aim to get back to winning ways.

That's because it has been a generally miserable campaign for West Ham United, one that has never really got going. The Hammers were 14th when Julen Lopetegui was sacked in mid-January and now find themselves 16th, currently without a win in four.

Last weekend, the Irons were held to an entertaining 2-2 draw by Bournemouth at the London Stadium; Niclas Füllkrug and Jarrod Bowen on target. Nevertheless, Graham Potter has still won only three of 11 league matches since his appointment, unable to build any semblance of momentum to take into next season. Thus, anything other than a routine home win at Anfield would be a surprise.

Liverpool vs West Ham United Head-to-Head Record

Matches Played: 152.

Liverpool Wins: 85. Draws: 38. West Ham United Wins: 29.

Liverpool Team News

Trent Alexander-Arnold remains sidelined due to an ankle problem, but Conor Bradley came off the bench at Craven Cottage, his first appearance since 19 February due to a muscle injury. Thus, after Curtis Jones was run ragged at right-back, the Northern Irishman will be a welcome return.

Meanwhile, Alisson has not featured since suffering a rather nasty concussion in Brasília against Colombia on 20 March. Caoimhín Kelleher has deputised for the last two Premier League matches, but will the Brazilian be back for this one? Diogo Jota and Cody Gakpo completed the front three last Sunday, but scorer off the bench Luis Díaz is forecast for a start this tie.

Liverpool predicted lineup vs West Ham United: (4-3-3): Alisson; Bradley, Konaté, van Dijk, Robertson; Gravenberch, Mac Allister, Szoboszlai; Salah, Luis Díaz, Jota.

Liverpool Player to Watch vs West Ham United

Mohamed Salah has 32 goals to his name this season, but is without one in four appearances. Nevertheless, the Egyptian has netted 13 times in 17 meetings with West Ham, on target during both encounters with them already this season, so can he end his draught?

West Ham United Team News

Graham Potter is without Crysencio Summerville and Michail Antonio due to long-term injuries, but he does have attacking options. Fit-again Niclas Füllkrug scored his first goal at the London Stadium last weekend, so will he lead the line, or will Jarrod Bowen continue as a makeshift number nine?

Meantime, Potter had predominantly deployed a back five since arriving, before switching to a four for the visit of Bournemouth, albeit the more defensive shape is likely this time.

West Ham United Players to Watch vs Liverpool

Jarrod Bowen has nine goals to his name this season, scoring during all three meetings with Liverpool last season, set to be the Hammers' most-likely scorer here too.

Liverpool vs West Ham United Prediction

As alluded to earlier, we cannot see any other outcome then a resounding Liverpool victory, moving the Reds three points closer to becoming champions: Liverpool 3-0 West Ham United.