Premier League 2024-2025: Liverpool vs West Ham Prediction

Liverpool

Home Team
97%
VS

West Ham

Away Team
1%
Draw: 2%
Over 2.5: 67%
Under 2.5: 33%

Current Standings

Pos Team Pl W D L GF GA GD Pts
1 Liverpool 31 22 7 2 72 30 42 73
2 Arsenal 31 17 11 3 56 26 30 62
3 Nott'm Forest 31 17 6 8 51 37 14 57
4 Chelsea 31 15 8 8 54 37 17 53
5 Newcastle 30 16 5 9 52 39 13 53
6 Man City 31 15 7 9 57 40 17 52
7 Aston Villa 31 14 9 8 46 46 0 51
8 Fulham 31 13 9 9 47 42 5 48
9 Brighton 31 12 11 8 49 47 2 47
10 Bournemouth 31 12 9 10 51 40 11 45
11 Crystal Palace 30 11 10 9 39 35 4 43
12 Brentford 31 12 6 13 51 47 4 42
13 Man United 31 10 8 13 37 41 -4 38
14 Tottenham 31 11 4 16 58 45 13 37
15 Everton 31 7 14 10 33 38 -5 35
16 West Ham 31 9 8 14 35 52 -17 35
17 Wolves 31 9 5 17 43 59 -16 32
18 Ipswich 31 4 8 19 31 65 -34 20
19 Leicester 31 4 5 22 25 70 -45 17
20 Southampton 31 2 4 25 23 74 -51 10

Advanced Metrics (Last 5 games)

Liverpool

Average Expected Goals (xG): 2.35
Average Expected Goals Against (xGA): 0.73
# Clean Sheets: 3

West Ham

Average Expected Goals (xG): 1.23
Average Expected Goals Against (xGA): 1.19
# Clean Sheets: 1

Key Prediction Insights

Liverpool is predicted to triumph over West Ham with an overwhelming probability of 97.0%. The likelihood of the game having over 2.5 goals stands at 67.0%, suggesting a high-scoring affair. Liverpool currently leads the Premier League in the 1st position, while West Ham finds themselves in a precarious 16th position, battling to avoid relegation.

Match Analysis

Liverpool's recent form has been commendable, with two home victories against Everton and Southampton, scoring a total of 4 goals while only conceding 1. Although they suffered a narrow 2-3 defeat to Fulham, the Reds have demonstrated resilience, especially at home. Key metrics highlight Liverpool's strong attacking prowess, averaging 2.4 goals per game over their last five matches and maintaining defensive stability with three clean sheets in that span. West Ham, on the other hand, has struggled to find consistency. They managed a 2-2 draw against Bournemouth and a 1-1 draw against Everton, but a 0-1 loss to Wolves highlights their attacking inefficiencies. The Hammers have scored an average of 0.8 goals in their last five matches, which is below their expected goals tally of 1.23, indicating issues with finishing. They've also been vulnerable at the back, conceding an average of 1.0 goals per game.

Final Prediction

Liverpool's superior form and attacking strength give them a significant edge over a struggling West Ham side. The Reds' ability to both create and convert chances, alongside their solid defensive record, makes them formidable opponents. A key factor to watch will be Liverpool's forward line, which could exploit West Ham's defensive frailties and ensure a commanding victory.