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West Ham’s Boxing Day win over Southampton (1-0) was their fourth game without a loss, a much-needed boost under Julen Lopetegui. The Hammers also snagged their first clean sheet in over a month, even after losing goalkeeper Łukasz Fabiański to injury before half-time. Now, they’re looking to keep that momentum going and grab back-to-back Premier League wins for the first time since March, but they’ll have to face a Liverpool team that’s been on fire.
This matchup hasn’t been too friendly for the Hammers, with just one win in their last 18 meetings against Liverpool. But hey, their solid home form—only one loss in the last six games at the London Stadium—gives them a glimmer of hope. Plus, West Ham managed a draw in this fixture last season, so they might just frustrate the league leaders again.
Liverpool rolls into this game after a 3-1 comeback win over Leicester on Boxing Day, stretching their unbeaten streak across all competitions to an impressive 22 matches. Under Arne Slot, they’re cruising at the top of the Premier League, aiming for a record-equalling 20th English top-flight title.
The Reds have a knack for finishing the year strong, winning their last league game of the calendar year in eight of the last ten years. They’re unbeaten in all away matches this season, but they’ve shown some defensive cracks lately, conceding 2+ goals in their last four Premier League away games. No team has ever conceded multiple goals in five straight Premier League away games and stayed unbeaten—could this be a challenge for Liverpool?
West Ham’s hopes will hinge on Jarrod Bowen, who was involved in four goals in three games against Liverpool last season. Bowen’s creativity and knack for scoring will be key in testing Liverpool’s goalkeeper Alisson, who has only conceded more than once in three of his 12 matches against West Ham.
(Odds from 7Bet, subject to change.)
Double Chance: Liverpool to win or draw @ 1/7. Liverpool is in fantastic form, with 8 wins in their last 10 matches. They have one of the league’s strongest attacks, led by Mohamed Salah, and are unbeaten in their last three away games. West Ham, on the flip side, has been a bit shaky, with 6 losses in their last 10 matches.
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West Ham has four wins, three draws, and three losses in their last ten league games. They’ve averaged 1.2 goals per game from 4.5 shots on target and 14.7 total attempts. Their possession rate is 48.3%, with 418 passes and six corners per match. Defensively, they’ve conceded an average of 1.5 goals from 5.5 shots on target and 17.3 attempts per game. Goalkeepers Łukasz Fabiański and Alphonse Areola have kept three clean sheets during this stretch. Jarrod Bowen leads the scoring with three goals, while Tomas Soucek and Aaron Wan-Bissaka have two each. Bowen has also dished out two assists.
Liverpool, on the other hand, has been a powerhouse with seven wins and three draws in their last ten league matches. They’ve averaged a whopping 2.7 goals per game from 6.8 shots on target and 17.1 attempts. Their possession rate is a solid 55.2%, with 510.1 passes and 6.2 corners per game. Defensively, they’ve conceded 1.5 goals on average from 3.5 shots on target and 10.5 total attempts. Mohamed Salah has been the star with 12 goals and seven assists, followed by Cody Gakpo and Curtis Jones, who have four and three goals respectively. Goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher has kept two clean sheets during this time.
Hot Stat: Liverpool has scored 2+ goals in the second half of six of their last eight Premier League matches—a trend that could be crucial against a West Ham side known for late defensive slip-ups.
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