π π«ππ πππ ππ«πππ’πππ’π¨π§π¬ π¨π§ πππ₯ππ π«ππ¦ ππ
West Ham United's season is winding down disappointingly, placing manager David Moyes back in the hot seat. There are whispers that the club is considering a managerial change after the season concludes. Similarly, Liverpool, who are set to part ways with Jurgen Klopp after he announced plans to step down, will soon face West Ham in a Premier League match. Both clubs have shown interest in several of the same coaching candidates, hinting at a potential off-field rivalry.
In their last match, Liverpool suffered a 2-0 defeat against Everton, losing crucial points in the title race. They now trail Arsenal by three points with only four matches left, making their prospects of clinching the Premier League title increasingly unlikely. Although they hold a one-point lead over Manchester City, Manchester City has two games in hand.
The upcoming clash between West Ham and Liverpool is scheduled for April 27 at London Stadium, where both teams are eager to secure a victory.
Considering the attacking capabilities of both teams and the likelihood of a competitive game, we think there will be a lot of goals.
The betting tip is...
Total goals over 2.5 for the match
70 %
30 %
West Ham United has had a challenging run in their recent fixtures, managing only one win, one draw, and suffering three losses in their last five matches. This period of poor form also saw them being eliminated from European competition.Β
Fortunately, West Ham does not face any new injury issues as several key players made their return to the squad last week. The only player expected to miss the upcoming match is the young George Earthy, who is still recovering from a concussion sustained during his Premier League debut.Β
Historically, West Ham has struggled against Liverpool, losing 12 of their last 14 Premier League encounters. Their last victory over Liverpool in this matchup was a 3-2 win back in November 2021.
West Ham United has a fully-fit squad and will field the strongest XI
Predicted Lineup: Fabianski; Coufal, Zouma, Ogbonna, Emerson; Alvarez, Soucek; Paqueta, Ward-Prowse, Kudus; Antonio
Liverpool's recent performance has been inconsistent, with just two wins, two losses, and one draw in their last five matches. This shaky form has seen them drop crucial points, putting their Premier League title hopes in jeopardy. Additionally, their campaign has been further marred by exits from both the FA Cup and the Europa League, contributing to visible fatigue within the squad.Β
Facing West Ham will not be straightforward, and Liverpool must secure a win to keep their title aspirations alive, while also hoping for Arsenal and Manchester City to lose points in their respective matches. Conor Bradley is sidelined due to an ankle injury he sustained last week and is expected to be out for several weeks. Although there are no new injuries, key players like Thiago Alcantara and Joel Matip are still on the long-term injury list.Β
In their earlier season encounter at Anfield, Liverpool defeated West Ham 3-1. Mo Salah opened the scoring with an early penalty, but Jarrod Bowen leveled the score before halftime. Darwin Nunez and Diogo Jota then netted in the second half, ensuring Liverpool took all three points.
Jota and Gakpo will be on the bench for this match
Predicted Lineup: Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson; Mac Allister, Szoboszlai, Jones; Salah, Diaz, Nunez
Liverpool, despite some recent inconsistent performances, remains a strong contender with a pressing need to secure every possible point in their chase for the Premier League title.
They have historically performed well against West Ham, winning the majority of their recent encounters. Given Liverpoolβs attacking prowess and strategic desperation for a win to stay in the title race, a Liverpool victory is the most likely outcome.
