Liverpool v West Ham: Predictions, tips and bet builder as Reds close in on Premier League crown
Liverpool manager Arne Slot
Liverpool will be looking to close in on their 20th league title when they welcome West Ham to Anfield this Sunday afternoon (1400 GMT).
It’s fair to say that Liverpool fans have been through an emotional rollercoaster over recent weeks.
The Reds not only lost three of their last four games, but they also crashed out of the Champions League, lost to Newcastle in the EFL Cup final and suffered their second league defeat away at Fulham last weekend.
Their tears of despair soon changed to tears of joy as Mo Salah announced his new two-year contract with the club, ending months of speculation about his future on Merseyside.
That was a much-needed boost for a Liverpool side that have done it tough in recent weeks.
Liverpool’s boost comes at an inconvenient time for West Ham. The Irons, who are on a four-match winless run, would have undoubtedly preferred to take on a side that’s down on their luck.
Graham Potter has so far failed to come up with a magical formula for West Ham’s results, overseeing just three wins from his 12 games in charge.
Here, we take a closer look at Sunday’s encounter and pick out some of the best bets along the way.
Good luck, and please gamble responsibly.
(All odds are correct at the time of article publication)
Liverpool v West Ham bet builder
Match winning margin 3+ goals – 21/10
Alphonse Areola +4 total saves – 4/5
Liverpool to win to nil
Liverpool boast a terrific record against West Ham, winning seven of their previous eight encounters.
Three of their last four meetings saw Liverpool score five goals, including last December’s London Stadium clash which saw the Reds claim a 5-0 win.
The Irons are in no shape to challenge Liverpool this Sunday and we’re backing the hosts to get over the line with relative ease.
West Ham’s last three defeats all came to nil and we’re backing that trend to continue at Anfield.
Match winning margin 3+ goals
Liverpool tend to boost their goal difference whenever they take on West Ham. The Reds have scored 17 goals in the last four meetings alone, bagging five goals in three of those matches.
With the Reds closing in on the title and the Irons struggling for results, we’re backing the hosts to have a productive afternoon in front of goal.
Match winning margin of 3+ goals landed in three of the last four meetings and we’re backing that to continue.
Over 8.5 corners
This bet has landed in Liverpool’s previous three matches at Anfield, including their 1-0 won over Everton which produced 16 corners last time out.
With Liverpool expected to pile the pressure on leaky Irons, we’re backing over 8.5 corners to land again.
Alphonse Areola +4 total saves
If Liverpool are to replicate their recent matches with West Ham, Alphonse Areola is set for a busy afternoon.
Should the Reds perform anywhere near their best, +4 total saves should be a solid addition to our bet builder.
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