West Ham is considered a mid-table team in the English Premier League. It finished in the 9th position last year, and 14th the year before that. It has slipped into relegation twice—from 2002–05 and in the 2010–11 season. However, with the arrival of manager Julen Lopetegui in July 2024, there has been a new vigour in the team.
Liverpool, on the other hand, have finished in the top five in the last five seasons.
With the current season of the Premier League well underway, West Ham and Liverpool have played 17 and 16 matches respectively. According to the current standings (accurate to the time of publishing), Liverpool is in the first position with 39 points, while West Ham is 14th with 20 points.
They face each other on Sunday, 29 December. Will the Reds, as team Liverpool is popularly known, be able to blaze through yet another match? Or will the Hammers (nickname for West Ham) pull a surprise win? Below, we give you team previews, head-to-head stats, and odds for the Premier League – West Ham vs Liverpool match.
Key Details
- Day and Date: Sunday, December 29, 2024
- Time: 5:15 PM (UK time)
- Venue: London Stadium
- Where to watch in the UK: Sky Sports
West Ham: Analysis and Team Preview
West Ham managed to keep two clean sheets in November. This month, they had two draws (Brighton and Bournemouth), one loss (against Leicester City), and one win (against the Wolves).
The Hammers have built a solid midfield with the signing of Carlos (on loan) from Paris Saint-Germain, Guido Rodriguez (free agent) from Real Betis, and Lucas Paqueta two years ago last year from Olympique Lyonnais.
However, they are struggling with converting goals. Currently, they are net negative in total goals. West Ham scored 22 goals in 17 matches but conceded 30, and have a -8 goal difference.
Among their strikers, Bowen leads the score with four goals, followed by Mohammed Kudus with three goals. Star striker Michail Antonio is out for the entire season after he severely injured his leg in a car accident. He is West Ham’s record scorer with 68 goals in the Premier League.
The Hammers started the season with a new coach, Julen Lopetegui. Before this, they had David Moyes who brought the club out of relegation in the 2019–20 season, and a 6th place finish in ’20–21.
Liverpool: Analysis and Team Preview
Liverpool has accumulated 39 points in 16 games – one match less that every other Premier League team (except for Everton). They have a four-point lead over Chelsea, that is currently in the second position with 35 points.
They have had four wins (Tottenham, Southampton, Girona, Manchester City) and two draws (Newcastle and Fulham) this month.
Their last game against Tottenham Hotspur was chaotic but thrilling to watch. Tottenham managed to net the ball three times. However, Liverpool dominated the game and scored six goals – two each by strikers Luis Diaz and Mohamed Salah, and one each by midfielders Dominik Szoboszlai and A. Mac Allister.
Defenders Ibrahima Konaté and Conor Bradley will be missing from Sunay’s match as they recover from injuries.
Liverpool FC has started the 2024-25 season with new manager Arne Slot, high-intensity attacking style of play. He previously managed Cambuur, AZ Alkmaar, and Feyenoord.
West Ham and Liverpool: Recent Results
Liverpool
- Won against Tottenham 6–3 (22 December)
- Won against Southampton 2–1 (19 December)
- Draw with Fulham 2–2 (14 December)
- Won against Girona 1–0 (UEFA Champions League, 10 December)
- Draw with Newcastle 3–3 (5 December)
West Ham
- Draw with Brighton 1–1 (21 December)
- Draw with Bournemouth 1–1 (17 December)
- Won against Wolverhampton 2–1 (10 December)
- Lost to Leicester City 1–3 (4 December)
- Lost to Arsenal 2–5 (30 November)
Premier League Season Highlights
| West Ham | Stats | Liverpool |
| 14 | League position | 1 |
| 5 | Matches Won | 12 |
| 5 | Drawn | 3 |
| 7 | Lost | 1 |
| 20 | Total points | 39 |
| 22 | Goals scored | 37 |
| 30 | Goals conceded | 16 |
| -8 | Goal difference | 21 |
West Ham vs Liverpool: Recent Head-to-Head Meetings
| Date | Result |
| 26/09/24 | West Ham 1–5 Liverpool |
| 27/04/24 | West Ham 2–2 Liverpool |
| 21/12/23 | West Ham 1–5 Liverpool |
| 24/09/23 | West Ham 1–3 Liverpool |
| 27/04/23 | West Ham 1–2 Liverpool |
Both teams have faced each other 56 times in all competitions. Liverpool has won 35 matches, West Ham has won 10, and 11 matches have ended in a draw. While, historically, Liverpool has maintained the upper hand, West Ham is also a strong team – so punters should be prepared for a close match.
Statistical Insights
- Liverpool is averaging 2.3 goals per game this season
- West Ham is maintaining a 1.3 goals-per-match average
West Ham vs Liverpool: Odds as per 7bet
| West Ham (1) | x | Liverpool (2) |
| 9/2 | 15/4 | 1/2 |
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