The Premier League is back in action with another set of matches this weekend as West Ham United lock horns with Arne Slot's Liverpool side in an important encounter at Anfield on Sunday. The two teams have experienced contrasting fortunes this season and will want to win this game.
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West Ham United are in 16th place in the Premier League standings and have struggled this season. The Hammers were held to a disappointing 2-2 draw by Bournemouth in their previous game and will need to take it up a notch this weekend.
Liverpool, on the other hand, are at the top of the league table and have been in excellent form on the domestic front this season. The Merseyside outfit slumped to a 3-2 defeat at the hands of Fulham last week and will need to work hard to bounce back in this match.
Liverpool vs West Ham United Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Liverpool have a good historical record against West Ham United and have won 85 out of the 152 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to West Ham United's 29 victories.
- Liverpool have lost only one of their last 57 matches at home against West Ham United in all competitions and have won each of their last nine such games against the Hammers.
- Since they completed a Premier League double over Liverpool in the 2015-16 season, West Ham United have won only one of their last 17 matches against the Merseysiders in the competition.
- Liverpool have scored five goals on two occasions against West Ham United this season.
Liverpool vs West Ham United Prediction
Liverpool have been in excellent form this season and will be intent on maintaining their lead at the top of the league table. Mohamed Salah and Luis Diaz can be lethal on their day and will look to make their mark this weekend.
West Ham United can pack a punch on their day but have a poor recent record in this fixture. Liverpool are the better team and should be able to win this game.
Prediction: Liverpool 3-1 West Ham United
Liverpool vs West Ham United Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Liverpool to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: Liverpool to score first - Yes