Liverpool vs West Ham Prediction 20.12.2023

• Competition: Premier League
• Date: 22.12.2023
• Kickoff: 20:00 UK / 21:00 CET
• Venue: Anfield (Liverpool)

Despite expectations of a major win against Man Utd and moving to the top of the Premier League table, Liverpool failed to score a goal and secure a victory, even with numerous scoring opportunities. They remain one point behind league leaders Arsenal, but upcoming matches offer a chance to bypass the London club. Meanwhile, Liverpool is set to compete in the quarterfinals of the EFL Cup, a tournament not highly regarded by the most prominent English clubs, though they are often favored to win. Liverpool triumphed over Bournemouth in the previous round.

In the 1/8 finals of this tournament, West Ham secured an even more significant victory. They defeated Arsenal 3-1 at their home ground. Just over a week prior, West Ham suffered a crushing 5-0 defeat against Fulham, but they bounced back quickly, defeating Freiburg in the ECL followed by a win against the challenging Wolves 3-0 at home in the Premier League. The season could still swing either way for West Ham, for better or worse, and their upcoming EFL Cup match against Liverpool certainly presents an opportunity for advancement.

Liverpool vs West Ham pick: BOTH TEAMS TO SCORE

In this match, Red is the clear favorite. However, it’s important to remember that they’re still competing for the bottom rung of the ladder. Klopp typically employs a more varied defense in the EFL Cup, which could pose a challenge for Liverpool in securing a clean sheet in this match. West Ham is expected to put up a strong, unyielding fight, and even if they lose, it’s anticipated they’ll manage to score at least one goal. Therefore, betting on both teams to score appears to be a worthwhile option for this face-off.