Despite last weekend’s 3-2 loss to Fulham, Liverpool are closing in on Premier League glory.
With no more midweek matches, Arne Slot’s men can focus solely on league action and up next are West Ham.
The Reds have only lost one home match all season in the top flight and that was back in September against Nottingham Forest.
Can West Ham produce something special on Merseyside? Below is NetBet’s full match preview, complete with the latest Premier League odds for your sports betting.
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Liverpool vs West Ham
Sunday, April 13, 2pm
Anfield, Liverpool
Live on Sky Sports
Liverpool vs West Ham Preview
Last weekend’s result in West London saw Liverpool’s 26-game unbeaten run in the Premier League come to an end.
There can be no denying that they are worthy of their place at the top of the tree and it would take a spectacular collapse for Arsenal to make up the 11-point gap.
But the Reds will be desperate to get the job completed as early as possible, to avoid the potential for late drama in the season.
In truth, West Ham at Anfield is an ideal match for the league leaders, as the Hammers are struggling to build anything of real note under the tutelage of Graham Potter.
The East Londoners are without a win in four following back-to-back triumphs over Arsenal and Leicester and a 17th-place finish is beginning to look like a distinct possibility.
However, Slot will be well aware of the threat West Ham can pose in forward areas, particularly through the brilliant Jarrod Bowen – who was on target again in last weekend’s 2-2 draw with Bournemouth.
Liverpool’s defensive powers have waned a tad as the season has progressed and even the giant figure of Virgil van Dijk looked human in the defeat at Craven Cottage.
But West Ham are not exactly pragmatic masters themselves having conceded 52 goals in the league, a number that will certainly pique the interest of the division’s top scorer, Mohamed Salah.
The Egyptian star was among the goals in the reverse fixture as Liverpool claimed a 5-0 victory at the London Stadium.
Liverpool vs West Ham Odds
*All odds are subject to change
It will come as no shock whatsoever to learn that Liverpool are huge favourites to claim all three points at odds of 1.29. A shock West Ham win is priced at 9.10, while the draw is 5.60.
Liverpool vs West Ham Betting Tips
Luis Diaz to score anytime @ 2.58
Tipping a Liverpool player not named Salah to score is a slight risk, but Diaz came off the bench to strike in the loss at Fulham. The Colombian has 10 Premier League goals for the season and opened the scoring at the London Stadium in December.
Liverpool to score over 2.5 goals in the match @ 2.05
The hosts have a serious point to prove in this match after last weekend’s disappointment. And with the quality in their ranks, it could be a long afternoon for Potter and his players.
Liverpool to win, Luis Diaz to score anytime, over 2.5 goals & Tomas Soucek to be booked @ 8.50
Using our Bet Builder feature, we have produced a handy four-fold bet. Soucek has picked up eight yellow cards in the Premier League this season, the most of any West Ham player.
Liverpool Team News
Predicted XI (4-3-3): Kelleher, Quansah, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson, Gravenberch, Mac Allister, Szoboszlai, Salah, Diaz, Gakpo
Injuries/Doubts: Alisson, Alexander-Arnold, Gomez
West Ham Team News
Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Areola, Wan-Bissaka, Todibo, Kilman, Scarles, Alvarez, Ward-Prowse, Kudus, Soucek, Paqueta, Bowen
Injuries/Doubts: Antonio, Summerville, Cresswell
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