Premier League — Saturday, 28 February 2026 — 15:00 GMT — Anfield
Liverpool host West Ham United at Anfield this Saturday in a Premier League clash with contrasting stakes. The Reds are pushing for a top-four finish, sitting 6th and just three points adrift of Manchester United in 4th. For West Ham, the situation is far more precarious — they’re 18th, in the relegation zone, and fighting for survival with just 12 games remaining. With Nuno Espírito Santo’s Hammers desperate for points and Arne Slot’s Liverpool needing to capitalise on home advantage, this has all the ingredients for a compelling 90 minutes.
| Market | Prediction | Confidence | Reasoning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Match Result | Liverpool Win | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Liverpool have won 9 of last 10 vs West Ham |
| Both Teams to Score | Yes | ⭐⭐⭐ | West Ham have scored in 4 of last 5; Liverpool’s defence has cracks |
| Over/Under 2.5 Goals | Over 2.5 | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | West Ham’s leaky defence (49 GA) + Liverpool’s attack |
| Correct Score | 3-1 to Liverpool | ⭐⭐⭐ | Liverpool’s H2H dominance suggests comfortable win |
The Reds have shown flashes of brilliance mixed with frustrating inconsistency. Their last five Premier League results read L-W-W-L-W, picking up 9 points from a possible 15. The 4-1 demolition of Newcastle at Anfield on 31 January showcased their attacking firepower, but defeats to Bournemouth (3-2) and Manchester City (2-1 at Anfield) exposed vulnerabilities. Slot’s side have won their last two on the road against Nottingham Forest and Sunderland, both narrow 1-0 victories, suggesting they’re finding ways to grind out results.
The Hammers are showing signs of life under Nuno Espírito Santo. Their last five reads D-D-W-W-L — 7 points from 15, which is respectable for a side in the bottom three. The back-to-back wins against Burnley (2-0 away) and Sunderland (3-1 home) offered hope, while draws against Bournemouth (0-0) and Manchester United (1-1) demonstrate improved organisation. However, the 3-2 defeat at Chelsea in their last outing showed they still struggle against quality opposition.
This is where it gets grim for West Ham supporters. Liverpool have utterly dominated this fixture:
West Ham haven’t beaten Liverpool in any competition since 2021, and that run shows no sign of ending soon.
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| Bookmaker | Liverpool Win | Draw | West Ham Win |
|---|---|---|---|
| bet365 | 2/5 | 4/1 | 6/1 |
| betfred | 2/5 | 4/1 | 11/2 |
| betvictor | 4/11 | 4/1 | 6/1 |
| boylesports | 4/11 | 18/5 | 11/2 |
| paddypower | 4/11 | 4/1 | 6/1 |
| skybet | 4/11 | 4/1 | 6/1 |
With 25 points from 27 games, West Ham are in serious trouble. They’re 18th, two points above 19th-placed Burnley, and their remaining fixtures include Arsenal (GW31) and Chelsea (GW33). Every single point matters desperately. Nuno Espírito Santo has stabilised them somewhat — that 1-1 draw against Manchester United showed defensive resilience — but they need wins, not draws. The Hammers have conceded 49 goals this season (1.81 per game), the worst defensive record in the bottom half. Coming to Anfield, where Liverpool have smashed four past Newcastle this season, is a daunting prospect.
Slot’s Liverpool are at a crossroads. Sixth place with 45 points isn’t where a club of Liverpool’s stature expects to be, especially with Champions League ambitions. They’re three points off Manchester United in fourth, and cannot afford to drop points against bottom-half sides at home. The 2-1 defeat to Manchester City at Anfield on 8 February was a setback, but victories against Nottingham Forest and Sunderland have kept them within touching distance. This match represents a must-win scenario — anything less would be a serious blow to their top-four hopes.
West Ham’s recent form suggests they’re not completely toothless. Jarrod Bowen and Crysencio Summerville provide pace and creativity on the flanks, while the midfield presence of Tomáš Souček offers aerial threat from set-pieces. However, facing a Liverpool backline marshalled by Virgil van Dijk and Ibrahima Konaté is a different proposition entirely. The key question: can West Ham frustrate Liverpool early and stay in the match past the hour mark? If they concede early, the floodgates could open given Liverpool’s H2H dominance.
Anfield on a Saturday afternoon is always imposing, but West Ham have nothing to lose. Desperate teams can produce desperate performances. The Hammers showed against Manchester United that they can dig in and scrap for points. However, Liverpool’s quality — Mohamed Salah, Cody Gakpo, Alexis Mac Allister, Dominik Szoboszlai — should ultimately prove too much. The battle between Liverpool’s technical midfield and West Ham’s physical approach could decide this contest.
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Final Verdict: Liverpool 3-1 West Ham
Liverpool’s head-to-head dominance is simply too strong to ignore. They’ve beaten West Ham in 9 of the last 10 meetings, scoring 28 goals in the process. While West Ham’s improved form under Nuno Espírito Santo suggests they won’t roll over, the quality gap is substantial.
Expect Liverpool to control possession and create chances through their fluid attacking midfield. West Ham will likely sit deep and look to counter, and they might nick a goal given Liverpool’s occasional defensive lapses (conceding 35 goals in 27 games). However, the Reds’ attacking firepower — combined with the urgent need for three points in their top-four chase — should see them through comfortably.
Best Bet: Liverpool to win & Over 2.5 goals
Value Pick: Both Teams to Score — Yes (4/7)
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