West Ham vs Liverpool betting tips: Preview, predictions & odds

By Andrew Thompson Published: January 29, 2021 8:34 am
Last Updated: January 29, 2021 8:35 am

West Ham United FC

1

-

3

Liverpool FC

Match ended

Show players

Dawson, Craig

87'

84'

Wijnaldum, Georginio

80'

Origi, Divock
Oxlade-Chamberlain, Alex

Bowen, Jarrod
Fredericks, Ryan

79'

Antonio, Michail
Noble, Mark

78'

69'

Shaqiri, Xherdan
Firmino, Roberto

68'

Salah, Mohamed

Fornals, Pablo
Yarmolenko, Andriy

62'

57'

Salah, Mohamed

57'

Milner, James
Jones, Curtis

Soucek, Tomas

49'

Rice, Declan

47'

Starting lineup

Fabianski, Lukasz1

Coufal, Vladimir5

Dawson, Craig15

Ogbonna, Angelo21

Cresswell, Aaron3

Bowen, Jarrod20

Soucek, Tomas28

Benrahma, Said9

Rice, Declan41

Fornals, Pablo18

Antonio, Michail30

1Alisson

66Alexander-Arnold, Trent

47Phillips, Nathaniel

14Henderson, Jordan

26Robertson, Andrew

6Alcantara, Thiago

5Wijnaldum, Georginio

7Milner, James

27Origi, Divock

23Shaqiri, Xherdan

11Salah, Mohamed

Substitutes

Martin, David25

Balbuena, Fabian4

Diop, Issa23

Fredericks, Ryan24

Johnson, Ben31

Lanzini, Manuel10

Noble, Mark16

Odubeko, Ademipo45

Yarmolenko, Andriy7

62Kelleher, Caoimhin

13Adrian

21Tsimikas, Kostas

46Williams, Rhys

17Jones, Curtis

15Oxlade-Chamberlain, Alex

76Williams, Neco

9Firmino, Roberto

18Minamino, Takumi

West Ham vs Liverpool betting tips

This article covers West Ham vs Liverpool betting tips and predictions.

Also included is a thorough West Ham vs Liverpool betting preview.

Note: All odds mentioned in this article are correct at the time of publishing and are subject to change.

West Ham vs Liverpool: Match details

Match: West Ham United vs Liverpool

Competition: Premier League

Date: January 31, 2021

Kick-off time: 4:30 pm, January 31, 2021 (UK time)

Stadium: London Stadium

LONDON, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 19: Declan Rice of West Ham United warms up prior to the Premier League match between Arsenal and West Ham United at Emirates Stadium on September 19, 2020 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Betting prediction: West Ham 1-2 Liverpool

Liverpool to win 2-1 at West Ham

Betting odds: 8/1

West Ham United deserve all the plaudits they have received of late while riding a six-match unbeaten run (including four wins on the bounce) that sees them in touching distance of cracking the top four.

But it’s hard to see them continue their rich vein of form against a Liverpool side who have only been let down by their finishing during their poor run of results. Their 3-1 win at Tottenham in midweek showed what they’re still well-and-truly capable of.

West Ham vs Liverpool: Recommended bets

Result/Both teams to score: Liverpool – Yes

Liverpool to beat West Ham & BTTS

Betting odds: 12/5

Cream more often than not rises to the top in football. Though Liverpool have struggled to string together results of late, a comprehensive win against Tottenham is an indicator that any hiccup can likely be overcome by the Reds. West Ham remain a very capable side and their form cannot be discounted. The nature of Liverpool’s selection issues at the back makes this a very intriguing and hard match to call, but the champions should have enough to see it out.

Tomas Soucek to score anytime

Tomas Soucek to score anytime vs Liverpool

Betting odds: 10/3

Seven goals this season is a considerable return for a midfielder who excels in the middle and defensive third’s of the pitch, but Czech international Tomas Soucek has been quite the goal threat overall this term. With Liverpool missing some key figures in defense, Soucek could find joy off set-pieces to add to his club-leading goal tally in 2020-21.

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 24: Tomas Soucek of West Ham United during the Premier League match between Liverpool FC and West Ham United at Anfield on February 24, 2020 in Liverpool, United Kingdom. (Photo by Daniel Chesterton/Offside/Offside via Getty Images)

West Ham vs Liverpool: What are the betting odds?

West Ham vs Liverpool – recent form and head to head statistics

West Ham vs Liverpool: Match preview

Not to be outdone by Leicester City and Everton, West Ham are putting together their own impressive 2020-21 Premier League campaign. Unlike the aforementioned blue tandem, the Hammers were undoubtedly viewed as a side on the outside looking in, with most tipping them for a bottom-half finish. But David Moyes and co. had other ideas.

Unlike those around them the likes of Leicester, Liverpool, Everton, and Chelsea, West Ham have not tried to play expansive or possession-based football. Instead, stout defending coupled with an effective counter-attacking system – and a considerable set-piece threat – has been the order of the day for the East London outfit. Sometimes keeping it simple is the best course of action.

Czech international Tomas Soucek has been one of the standout performers this season; not just for the Hammers, but in the Premier League on the whole. Similar plaudits can be levied in the directions of the highly sought-after Declan Rice, and Soucek’s international teammate Vladimir Coufal. The defensive-minded trio have helped Moyes construct a framework without the ball with which all counter-attacking sides feed off. It’s unclear if West Ham can sustain their level of performance for the remainder of the season, but they have been a breath of fresh air.

Liverpool are in-need of a front-three rebirth

It’s been a difficult period in the Premier League for Liverpool’s vaunted front-three of Mohammed Salad, Roberto Firmino, and Sadio Mané. The attacking triumvirate had found joy in the Reds’ recent FA Cup outings, but league pastures were far more barren in recent weeks until their performance against Tottenham on Thursday night.

Both Mané and Firmino found the back of the net, while Salah remained lively. Salah bagged a brace against Manchester United in their 3-2 FA Cup loss on Sunday, with Firmino registering assists for both goals. The rekindling of an attacking flame that saw Liverpool shoot their way to Champions League and Premier League success over the past two seasons has been a long-time coming.

Before Thursday night’s result at Spurs, Liverpool were winless in five (0-3-2) while scoring just a single goal in the process during their 1-1 draw at home to West Bromwich Albion. But it was always a matter of time before the goals would flow once more.

Despite the recent heartache in front of goal, the Reds remain the league’s top goal-scorers (40) this term, and should their form in the final third continue to rebound, their assault on the top of the table should resume in earnest. The hope will be if the gap between a rampant Manchester City doesn’t become insurmountable in the meantime.

LONDON, ENGLAND – JANUARY 28: Sadio Mane of Liverpool celebrates with teammate Roberto Firminho after scoring his team’s third goal during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on January 28, 2021 in London, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images)

West Ham team news vs Liverpool

David Moyes’ only selection headache comes by way of Arthur Masuaku, who is still sidelined through injury.

Darren Randolph is questionable for Sunday’s fixture, but would not be in contention to start even if fully fit.

Liverpool team news vs West Ham

Joel Matip was removed at halftime during Liverpool’s midweek win over Tottenham and is now a doubt for the weekend.

Virgil van Dijk, Naby Keita, Diogo Jota, and Joe Gomez are all sidelined and unavailable for selection by Jürgen Klopp.

Fabinho remains questionable despite not being risked against Spurs in midweek.

Predicted West Ham line-up vs Liverpool

Predicted Liverpool line-up vs West Ham

West Ham vs Liverpool – Official videos

– 101 Great Goals may earn commission from links on this page. Our content is always original. Note that all of our reviewers are compensated for contributing content to 101 Great Goals. Learn more.

This article was edited by Benjamin Newman.

Football Live streaming: Featured matches on March 4

Game	Time	Predicted Score	Live Score Prediction/Live Score	How to Watch
Fulham FC vs Tottenham Hotspur FC	4 March, 18:00 (In 2 hours)	1-2	1-2
West Bromwich Albion vs Everton FC	4 March, 18:00 (In 2 hours)	0-2	0-2
Liverpool FC vs Chelsea FC	4 March, 20:15 (In 4 hours)	2-1	2-1
Parma Calcio vs Inter Milano	4 March, 19:45 (In 4 hours)	0-3	0-3