West Ham vs Liverpool prediction: ENGLAND: Premier League betting tips on match 2024-04-26 11:30.
[p]West Ham United host Liverpool in the Premier League’s early kick-off this weekend, with both teams visibly feeling the strain as the season draws to a close. Both saw their European dreams fall flat this month with UEFA Europa League (UEL) quarter-final eliminations, which West Ham then followed up with a demoralising 5-2 defeat against Crystal Palace, a result which certainly harmed their chances of finishing in the top seven this season.[/p]
[p]A return to the London Stadium might offer the Hammers some relief after just one win from their last seven league games (D3, L3), as they’ve been characteristically stubborn on home turf with just two defeats in their last 18 home games (W8, D8). The arrival of Liverpool promises to test their resolve though, since West Ham have lost 13 of the last 15 H2Hs (W1, D1). [/p]
[p]Two of those victories have come this campaign in the form of 3-1 and 5-1 wins at Anfield in the league and Carabao Cup respectively, meaning Liverpool could beat West Ham three times in the same season, something they’ve never achieved in ten previous attempts. It’s something they’ll have to do to keep their faint title hopes flickering away, as after a 2-0 Merseyside derby defeat in midweek, their prospects of securing a first Premier League crown since 2019/20 have been dashed. [/p]
[p]Most bettors normally wouldn’t hesitate to put their money on the history books being rewritten here, but Liverpool’s recent performances have been levels below their usual standards. Perhaps the travel is to blame as this will be their fourth away game in succession, but if Jürgen Klopp is to keep a glimmer of hope that his swansong season can end in Premier League glory, then he must motivate his side to produce a performance likened to their recent 3-1 victory over Fulham on their last trip to London this past weekend. [/p]
[p]Players to watch: Having scored 11 of 13 goals for West Ham here, Mohammed Kudus will hope he can end his six-game scoring drought back at the London Stadium. Liverpool’s big names have been similarly misfiring recently, leaving the likes of Curtis Jones to potentially step up since he netted a brace the last time these teams met. [/p]
[p]Hot stat: Despite trying with four different clubs, David Moyes has only won six of his 41 managerial encounters against Liverpool (D9, L26).[/p]