West Ham vs. Liverpool Preview and Free Picks

We’ve reached the midway point of the league and the final matchday of 2024 in the Premier League, with Liverpool continuing to extend before visiting a West Ham team pulling away from the bottom of the table.

The Hammers secured a crucial victory this Thursday, defeating Southampton 1-0 away from home.

Meanwhile, the Reds keep winning, with their latest triumph coming against Leicester in a 3-1 victory.

West Ham vs. Liverpool Betting Odds and Info

Why bet on West Ham?

West Ham has enjoyed an impressive December, which has allowed them to climb out of the lower positions on the table. After their loss to Leicester on December 3, they haven’tbeen defeated since. They secured a win against Wolverhampton (2-1), drew with Bournemouth (1-1) and Brighton (1-1), and most recently achieved a 1-0 victory over Southampton.

Captain Jarrod Bowen was the hero of the day, scoring the decisive goal after a header from Niclas Füllkrug. The goal was also the English midfielder’s 100th in the Premier League.

The bad news for Julen Lopetegui was the injury to his goalkeeper, Lukasz Fabianski, who suffered an accidental blow to the head during a corner kick. French goalkeeper Alphonso Aréola stepped in for him and will likely be his replacement this weekend as they await the results of tests on the Polish player.

The Hammers currently sit in 13th place with 23 points, nine points above the relegation zone and six points behind fifth-place Newcastle, which currently holds the spot for the next Conference League berth.

Why bet on Liverpool?

Arne Slot’s Liverpool is on a roll. They lead the Premier League with 42 points, thanks to 13 wins, three draws, and just one loss, suffered in the fourth round. That defeat remains their only loss across all competitions this season. In addition to their Premier League form, they have six wins in six matches in the Champions League and three more victories in the EFL Cup.

They recently defeated Leicester 3-1, with goals from Cody Gakpo, Curtis Jones, and Mohamed Salah. Their lead continues to grow as their closest competitors falter. Chelsea, currently second with 35 points, just suffered a home loss to Fulham (1-2), leaving them seven points behind the Reds, even with one game more.

Liverpool’s 40 goals scored make them the league’s top-scoring team, while their 17 goals conceded are the second-best defensive record, behind Arsenal’s 16.

Mohamed Salah is proving to be the most impactful player in the league, leading both the scoring charts (16) and assists (11). His 27 direct goal involvements far outpace the 18 of second-placed Cole Palmer. The Egyptian has been particularly dominant in recent matches, with 12 goals and seven assists in his last ten Premier League appearances, failing to score in only one of those games.

The Reds are now unbeaten in 22 matches and remain undefeated away from home this season. Their last away defeat was on April 24 this year against Everton (2-0).

Final Betting Analysis: West Ham vs. Liverpool

The last time they faced each other was on September 25 of this year in the EFL Cup, where Liverpool won 5-1 with braces from Diogo Jota and Cody Gakpo, plus a goal from Mohamed Salah. Their last Premier League encounter was on April 27, 2024, ending in a 2-2 draw.

The Reds are unbeaten in their last seven matches against West Ham, with six wins. The last time the Hammers defeated Liverpool was in 2021 (3-2), while their most recent victory at Anfield came in 2015 (0-3).

The odds at Gambyl Exchange favor Liverpool, with their Moneyline set at 1.41, West Ham at 7.23, and a draw at 5.5.

West Ham has been showing significant improvement. However, Liverpool is having a brilliant season, currently on a winning streak, and on track to dethrone Manchester City. For these reasons, we believe they will emerge victorious after a 1-3 win.

Go for a win for Liverpool. If you bet $100 at 1.41, you will gain $41 for a total payout of $141.

West Ham vs. Liverpool Betting Pick: Liverpool