Liverpool vs West Ham prediction
The Premier League returns to Anfield on Saturday, 28 February 2026, with Liverpool FC hosting West Ham United in a Matchday 28 fixture. Kick-off is scheduled for 06:00 PM (GMT+3). This encounter pits sixth-placed Liverpool (45 points) against an 18th-placed West Ham side (25 points) in a match that carries significance for both teams: Liverpool for European ambition consolidation and West Ham in their fight to climb clear of the relegation zone.
Liverpool arrive with a record of 13 wins, 6 draws and 8 defeats, goals scored 42 and goals conceded 35. Their home form stands at 7 wins, 3 draws and 3 defeats. West Ham’s campaign is more troubled: 6 wins, 7 draws and 14 defeats, goals 32:49, and an away record of 3 wins, 4 draws and 6 defeats. The most recent league encounter between the pair concluded with a 2:0 win for Liverpool away; across the last five meetings in all competitions Liverpool have four wins and one draw, West Ham none. Liverpool’s last match saw them secure a 1:0 away victory at Nottingham Forest, while West Ham drew 0:0 at home with AFC Bournemouth.
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Main betting tip: HC -1 Liverpool
Liverpool are the clear favourites to claim victory. Several factors support this selection: home advantage at Anfield, Liverpool’s superior position in the table (6th with 45 points) and a recent run of largely positive results (four wins in the last five matches). The head-to-head dynamic also favours Liverpool, who have dominated the fixture in recent seasons. West Ham’s league form and particularly their away record (only three wins on the road this season) undermine their prospects of taking points at Anfield. We pick the handicap -1 Liverpool win as the principal bet.
Betting Tip 2: Both teams score? Yes
The second pick is a Both teams to score? Yes. Despite Liverpool’s defensive improvements relative to previous seasons, West Ham maintain attacking quality that can trouble top opposition—particularly on quick transitions and set pieces. Liverpool, while favoured to win, have conceded 35 goals in 27 league games and have not been immune to defensive lapses; consequently, the probability that West Ham find at least one goal is credible. The supplied best odds for the “Both teams to score — Yes” market are 1.59 at Betwinner, making the market both realistic and reasonably priced.
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Betting Tip 3: Under 3.5 Goals
The expectation is for a competitive, tactically controlled encounter rather than a goal avalanche. Liverpool’s recent matches include several low-to-moderate scoring affairs and West Ham’s pragmatic approach—especially away from home—tends to limit open, high-scoring contests. With both sides mindful of defensive stability, projecting fewer than four goals is sensible.
Statistics for Liverpool FC vs West Ham United
Liverpool FC team news!
Manager: Arne Slot. Under Arne Slot, Liverpool have sought a coherent tactical identity characterized by possession control and coordinated pressing. The side’s current league position (6th) reflects a campaign of intermittent excellence mixed with occasional inconsistency. At Anfield Liverpool have recorded seven wins, three draws and three defeats this season, demonstrating a generally robust home record. Recent form is encouraging: four wins and one defeat in the last five matches across competitions. Injuries, selection choices and rotation for cup competitions could influence the starting XI, but with home advantage and momentum, Slot is likely to approach the match with an attacking intent while ensuring defensive organisation.
West Ham United team news!
Manager: Nuno Espírito Santo. West Ham are engaged in a relegation scrap and head into this fixture in need of points. The side has suffered from an undermined defensive record (49 goals conceded) and inconsistent away displays (three wins, four draws and six defeats). In the immediate run-up to this match West Ham have shown resilience, picking up two wins and two draws in their last five outings, a sign that they remain capable of securing results when effectively organised. Nuno’s challenge will be to set up a compact, disciplined formation that limits Liverpool’s attacking fluency while seeking to exploit set-pieces and counter-attacks.
H2H statistics
Recent head-to-head history strongly favours Liverpool. In the last five meetings across all competitions the record is: Liverpool 4 wins, 1 draw and West Ham 0 wins. The most recent direct meeting ended 2:0 in favour of Liverpool away from home. Historically, Liverpool’s stronger squad depth, domestic form and tactical consistency have translated into dominance in this fixture.
Last results Liverpool FC
Over the last five matches in all competitions Liverpool have recorded four wins and one defeat, with no draws in that span. This sequence demonstrates a positive current form and an upward trend in results that reinforces their status as favourites for the forthcoming Anfield match.
Last results West Ham United
In their last five matches across competitions West Ham have achieved two wins, two draws and one defeat. This run indicates sporadic resilience and points-collecting capacity, but not the consistent winning form necessary to comfortably challenge a team of Liverpool’s calibre on their home turf.
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Conclusion
On balance, Liverpool enter this fixture as clear favourites. The combination of superior league standing, favourable recent form, home advantage at Anfield and a dominant head-to-head record establishes Liverpool as the side most likely to secure victory. West Ham possesses attacking traits that make it plausible they will score, but their defensive record and uneven away performances reduce their probability of taking points. Accordingly, the principal recommended betting tip is a Handicap -1 Liverpool home win. Complementary selections—Both teams to score (Yes) and Under 3.5 goals—provide a coherent suite of markets that reflect an anticipated Liverpool victory with at least one West Ham goal but without an excessive total of goals.
