Liverpool VS West Ham United Match Prediction

West Ham have a good record against Liverpool in recent years, winning four of the last six meetings between the sides. Last season in the Premier League, they won 3-0 at Anfield and completed the double over the Reds with a 2-0 home victory later in the season.

The Hammers also knocked Liverpool out of the FA Cup last season, triumphing in a replay 2-1 at home after a 0-0 draw at Anfield.
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Liverpool vs West Ham United Prediction

Liverpool's defensive frailties were fully on show at Bournemouth last weekend but there is no doubting how dangerous they are in attack, regardless of the absence of Coutinho. With West Ham conceding far too many goals - nine in their last two matches - this should be a fairly comfortable home win for Liverpool, who are undefeated in 14 league games at Anfield.

Liverpool vs West Ham United Betting Tips and Odds

As the home side, it is no surprise Liverpool have been made strong favourites in the betting odds for this game, with 1/3 the best price available on the Reds. The visitors can be backed at 10/1, the draw is available at 5/1, and West Ham double chance is offered at around the 13/5 mark.

Liverpool have scored at least two goals in five of their last six matches, so Liverpool to win with over 2.5 goals scored in the game is recommended at 3/4, as is Liverpool to win both halves at 17/10. Lastly, Liverpool to win 4-1 is worth taking from the correct scores betting odds at 16/1.

Correct score: Liverpool to win 4-1.

Missing players

Daniel Sturridge is still unavailable for the Reds, so Divock Origi will continue up front as he is in good goalscoring form. There is no Philippe Coutinho either, as the Brazilian playmaker is out until January due to an ankle injury, and defender Joel Matip is a doubt.

Key man

With seven goals in the Premier League for Liverpool since his summer move from Southampton, Sadio Mane becomes more important for the Reds in the absence of Coutinho.

Team form

Defeat at Bournemouth last Sunday was Liverpool's first loss in 12 matches, while they are now winless in their last two games away from home.

Missing players

Diafra Sakho, Michail Antonio, Aaron Cresswell, James Collins and Cheikhou Kouyate could all miss out through injury, leaving West Ham's options in certain areas limited. Gokhan Tore and Sam Byram are not expected to be available either.

Key man

Andy Carroll scored on his return to action in a heavy loss at home to Arsenal last time out and the striker is a key man for the Hammers - if he can stay fit.

Team form

A run of six games without a win in all competitions has seen West Ham slip back down the league, as well as crash out of the EFL Cup at the quarter-final stage. They have taken only one point from their last four away matches in the Premier League.

Liverpool\'s second league defeat of the season occurred last weekend, but Jurgen Klopp must still be wondering how how team lost 4-3 at Bournemouth when they led 3-1 with 15 minutes to go. Winless in five, West Ham are really struggling and another bad result would pile pressure on manager Slaven Bilic. On paper, this should be an easy home win.

Liverpool are undefeated in their last 14 home matches in the Premier League, so Sunday\'s clash is likely to be a tough one for West Ham.