We have an all-Premier League tie in the EFL Cup on Wednesday night between Liverpool and West Ham.
Arne Slot is likely to rotate his starting lineup for the game with Liverpool also involved in the Champions League this season, while the Hammers will be desperate to build up some momentum in what has been a slow start for their manager Lopetegui.
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Liverpool vs West Ham prediction: Goals expected for both teams
Key Stats
- Liverpool have only failed to score in one of their last six matches.
- Both teams have scored in three of West Ham's last six outings.
- Over 2.5 goals have been produced in each of the last four meetings between these two clubs.
- Three of Liverpool's last four fixtures have witnessed at least three goals.
Correct score prediction: Liverpool 2-1 West Ham
Liverpool have won four of their last five encounters with the Hammers scoring at least two goals in four of those games and conceding at least once in four as well which is why we're backing a 2-1 final scoreline in favour of Wednesday's hosts.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Liverpool the overwhelming favourite
- HOME: 1/3 (1.33) – 75%
- DRAW: 9/2 (5.50) – 18.2%
- AWAY: 8/1 (9.00) – 11.1%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Liverpool are the expected winner of this game with a probability of 75% and we can't argue with the bookmakers on this prediction.
You can find all our predictions for today's games on our football betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: Liverpool dominate
Wednesday's hosts have won four and drawn one of their last five encounters with West Ham. The Piar's last meeting back in April produced a 2-2 draw at The London Stadium.
England EFL Cup 17/09/24
Liverpool
West Ham
England Premier League 27/04/24
West Ham
Liverpool
England EFL Cup 20/12/23
Liverpool
West Ham
England Premier League 24/09/23
Liverpool
West Ham
England Premier League 26/04/23
West Ham
Liverpool
Liverpool preview: Back to winning ways
Liverpool bounced back from their shock 1-0 defeat at home to Nottingham Forest by first beating AC Milan in the Champions League and following that up with a 3-0 home win against Bournemouth.
Harvey Elliott and Alisson Becker could both miss the West Ham game through injury and we are expecting Arne Slot to rotate his usual starting lineup in order to give some of his fringe players and opportunity to impress.
Predicted lineup: Kelleher (GK), Gomez, Tsimikas, Bradley, Quansah, Jones, Mac Allister, Gravenberch, Jota, Gakpo & Chiesa
UEFA Champions League 02/10/24
W
Bologna
0
Liverpool
2
England Premier League 28/09/24
W
Wolverhampton
1
Liverpool
2
England EFL Cup 25/09/24
W
West Ham
1
Liverpool
5
England Premier League 21/09/24
W
Bournemouth
0
Liverpool
3
UEFA Champions League 17/09/24
W
AC Milan
1
Liverpool
3
West Ham preview: Undone at home by Chelsea
Life under Lopetegui hasn't exactly gotten off to a great start for the West Ham fans.
The Hammers sit 14th in the table with four points from their opening five league games and lost 3-0 at home to Chelsea at the weekend.
Summer signing Niclas Fullkrug is hoping to make it back in time to face Liverpool on Wednesday night but any appearance by the German striker is likely to come from the bench.
Predicted lineup: Fabianski (GK), Cresswell, Mavropanos, Wan-Bissaka, Kilman, Soucek, Paqueta, Soler, Kudus, Bowen & Antonio
England Premier League 28/09/24
D
Brentford
1
West Ham
1
England EFL Cup 25/09/24
L
Liverpool
5
West Ham
1
England Premier League 21/09/24
L
Chelsea
3
West Ham
0
England Premier League 14/09/24
D
Fulham
1
West Ham
1
England Premier League 31/08/24
L
Man City
3
West Ham
1
Player to watch: Federico Chiesa
Italian international Federico Chiesa will be looking to impress against West Ham on Wednesday night should he be given the chance to start his first game for the Reds.
Chiesa, who scored 10 goals in 37 games for Juventus last season, has had his problems with injuries but has featured in two games for the Merseysiders without any issues so far.
Chiesa is expected to start against the Hammers
If Chiesa does get his chance to impress against West Ham then we're backing the Italian midfielder to show his quality and help guide Liverpool into the next round of the EFL Cup.
