- Date and Time: Sunday, December 29, 11:15 AM ET
- Venue: London Stadium, London, England
- Competition: Premier League
| Odds via 20bet | |
| West Ham vs Liverpool | Sunday, December 29, 11:15 AM ET |
| West Ham odds | +580 |
| Liverpool odds | -244 |
| Draw | +440 |
| Over\Under | Total 2.5: -244/+200 |
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West Ham
West Ham have been one of the major disappointments of the current season, currently sitting in 13th place in the Premier League while ranking 15th in terms of expected points.
This is particularly concerning given that the club has spent €300 million on transfers for top players over the last three years. West Ham’s squad are at least as strong as that of Nottingham Forest and Bournemouth, both of which are currently in the top five of the Premier League. However, the results for these teams are remarkably different.
The passion from all the team ❤️ pic.twitter.com/yT3iu4YMU6
— West Ham United (@WestHam) December 27, 2024
West Ham consistently concede high-quality chances and rank as the fourth-worst team in terms of expected goals against. Conversely, they create scoring opportunities primarily through the individual skill of their attacking players, which places them 12th in expected goals and 14th in actual goals scored.
Julen Lopetegui has struggled to develop a cohesive team dynamic since the first pre-season matches, and several players appear to have regressed under his management. Despite these issues, West Ham’s ownership seems content, likely due to the team’s ability to avoid significant setbacks and stay clear of the relegation zone.
Goal No4️⃣8️⃣ in the @PremierLeague for Jarrod 🔥 pic.twitter.com/ebTVqPaHCX
— West Ham United (@WestHam) December 26, 2024
In their last four matches, West Ham have not lost and even secured two victories. However, in terms of created and conceded opportunities, West Ham have clearly been outperformed by their opponents. This suggests that their recent results are primarily attributed to the individual skills of the players and a fair amount of luck.
Liverpool
Liverpool are in a very strong position, consistently earning points and capitalizing on the frequent drops in points from their main rivals, Arsenal, Manchester City, and Chelsea.
With 19 games remaining in the Premier League season, there is still a considerable amount of time left. However, Liverpool’s seven-point lead over Chelsea, nine points over Arsenal, and 14 points over Manchester City fills their fans with optimism.
Under the management of Arne Slot, the team boasts an incredibly potent offense, demonstrating impressive speed and chemistry during speedy counter-attacks, along with great variation in their positional plays.
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— Liverpool FC (@LFC) December 27, 2024
At the beginning of the season, Liverpool struggled to penetrate their opponents’ low defensive blocks. However, they have since improved significantly, utilizing width in their attacking play to stretch the opposing defenses and effectively overloading the penalty area with their players, which creates big pressure on their opponents’ defensive setups.
Meanwhile, Mohamed Salah continues to deliver a phenomenal performance, scoring 16 goals in 17 Premier League matches and providing 11 assists. Additionally, Cody Gakpo has been impressive in attack, particularly in the last match against Leicester, where he scored a stunning long-range goal.
Magnificent, Mo 👑 pic.twitter.com/T58tNR7SMR
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) December 27, 2024
However, despite the team’s strong offensive results under Slot, it’s important to note that they have conceded ten goals in their last six matches. Andrew Robertson and Trent Alexander-Arnold have frequently made defensive mistakes, which has made Liverpool more vulnerable at the back.
Without the injured Ibrahima Konaté, who has been a reliable backup for Trent, these defensive problems have become even more pronounced.
West Ham vs Liverpool Prediction
- Pick: Liverpool to win
- Odds: -244 (20Bet)
- Score prediction: West Ham 1-2 Liverpool
West Ham are one of the weakest teams when it comes to defensive quality, making it extremely difficult for them to stop the powerful attack of their opponents. Most likely, the hosts will adopt a defensive style, setting up in a low block with the hope of launching counterattacks.
In this scenario, Mohammed Kudus and Jarrod Bowen could pose problems for the visitors and may even score.
Morning, Reds 😍 pic.twitter.com/HMejigCWtV
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) December 27, 2024
However, it is unlikely that this will be sufficient to avoid defeat, as Liverpool has consistently found it easy to break through the defenses of vulnerable teams like West Ham, which suffers from big organizational and chemistry problems.
In my opinion, it is very unlikely that anything can stop Liverpool from winning this match.
West Ham vs Liverpool Prediction, Betting Tip
- Pick: Mohamed Salah to score
- Odds: -122 (20Bet)
Most of Liverpool’s attacks this season are completed through Mohamed Salah, who most often receives the ball in the right half-space and always has excellent support from Trent Alexander-Arnold and the central midfielders.
Salah gets so many opportunities to score in every match that even without realizing some clear-cut chances, he nevertheless scores goals regularly. Also, the Egyptian striker is very dangerous, capable of delivering precise penetrating passes or making accurate crosses into striking positions that opponents struggle to defend against.
West Ham vs Liverpool Where to Watch (USA, Canada)
- USA Network, Telemundo (USA)
- Fubo TV (Canada)
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