Liverpool vs West Ham: Predicted lineup, injury news, head-to-head, telecast

Published at :December 18, 2023 at 1:01 PM

Modified at :January 14, 2024 at 12:25 AM

The most decorated club in the English League Cup history have the chance to make it to the semi-finals

Liverpool have failed to win in the last two matches in the Europa League and Premier League. Their last result ended in a 0-0 draw against Manchester United, they failed to win a match at Anfield for the first time this season. After last year’s exit in the EFL Cup, Liverpool will look to make it to the semi-finals of the competition once again.

David Moyes’s side advanced on the continent thanks to a 2-0 win against Freiburg in the Europa League. Reigning Europa Conference League champions West Ham ensured that in the group stages. West Ham head into this match after a optimistic win against Wolves, they managed to keep a clean sheet for the second consecutive game.

Kick-Off:

Thursday, 21 December 2023 at 9:00 PM BST (1:30 AM IST)

Location: Anfield

Form

Liverpool (in all competitions): W-W-W-W-L-D

West Ham (in all competitions): W-D-W-L-W-W

Players to watch in Liverpool vs West Ham:

Cody Gakpo (Liverpool)

Gakpo frequently favors his right foot, he likes to play a more central attacking role. Employing his speed and exceptional dribbling, he challenges defenders until he discovers space in between them. The youngster will be full of confidence after maintaining the goal streak in the EFL Cup, he has scored two goals in the two matches in the EFL Cup.

Jarrod Bowen (West Ham)

Jarrod Bowen is now having a remarkable resurgence this season, netting ten Premier League goals. Bowen’s performance will be pivotal in this upcoming match, holding significant importance for the team. He was also on the scoresheet against Wolves. His tactical awareness and knack for finding spaces allow him to exploit defensive gaps effectively.

Match facts:

Liverpool have won the previous 4 matches against West Ham United.
Liverpool failed to score a goal against in their last home game.
Liverpool have already beaten West Ham by the scoreline of 3-1 during the start of the season.
West Ham have lost 2 games in last 5 away matches.

Injury & team news for Liverpool vs West Ham:

Andy Robertson continues to be sidelined. Additionally, both Thiago Alcantara and Stefan Bajcetic are dealing with midfield injuries. Mac Allister also misses this game due to knee injury. Diogo Jota is also sidelined until later December. Gravenberch came off in the second half with a potential injury against Manchester United.

West Ham the least amount of injuries this season, Antonio is the only major missing for the Hammers in this EFL encounter.

Head to Head

Total matches – 27

Liverpool wins – 17

West Ham wins – 6

Draws – 4

Predicted lineup for Liverpool vs West Ham:

Liverpool predicted lineup

Kelleher; Alexander-Arnold, Konate, Gomez, Tsimikas; Elliott, Endo, Jones; Gordon, Gakpo, Diaz

West Ham predicted lineup

Fabianski; Coufal, Zouma, Aguerd, Emerson; Soucek, Alvarez; Kudus, Ward-Prowse, Paqueta; Bowen

Match prediction for Liverpool vs West Ham:

Liverpool have been a force to reckon with, displaying their trademark attacking flair and defensive stability especially at home this season. West Ham, with their solid teamwork and tactical discipline, has the capability to cause upsets against stronger opponents. The recent results of both the teams will make this quarter-final a one to watch, they have had two contrasting results during the weekend.

Prediction: Liverpool 2-1 West Ham

Telecast

India – Fancode

UK – Sky Sports

US – ESPN+

Nigeria – Supersport Africa

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