Liverpool Set to Battle West Ham: Key Matchups, Bold Predictions and Starting XI Revealed

Liverpool aim to secure their fourth straight win and clean sheet as they welcome relegation-threatened West Ham United to Merseyside this Saturday.

The Reds have strengthened their Champions League qualification hopes with consecutive 1–0 Premier League victories away to Sunderland and Nottingham Forest—with their commanding 3–0 FA Cup fourth round success over Brighton & Hove Albion nestled between those results.

Liverpool now sit equal on points with fifth-place Chelsea entering the weekend and will look to maintain their encouraging form by completing a season double against the Hammers. While performances have lacked consistency, Saturday's result is paramount as Arne Slot's squad seeks to return to Europe's elite competition.

A tricky, rejuvenated and determined West Ham side blocks their way, with Nuno Espírito Santo's team battling to avoid relegation. The Hammers have secured three wins and two draws from their previous six league matches, and an upset triumph at Anfield could elevate them above the relegation zone ahead of Sunday's fixtures.

Liverpool vs. West Ham Score Prediction

Liverpool vs. West Ham Score Prediction

Reds to Extend Victory Run

Reds to Extend Victory Run

Liverpool remain well short of the exceptional levels they achieved last season, but a recent improvement in results has lifted spirits on Merseyside. With a top-five finish potentially sufficient for Champions League entry, the Reds have positioned themselves favorably entering the campaign's final stretch despite their overall struggles.

West Ham have displayed renewed vigor in recent weeks while fighting for survival, and Liverpool's unpredictable form means hopes of earning a point or more aren't completely unrealistic. However, the Hammers will find it challenging to contain a talented attacking unit, particularly on hostile territory.

Prediction: Liverpool 2–1 West Ham

Liverpool Predicted Lineup vs. West Ham

Liverpool Predicted Lineup vs. West Ham

Liverpool fans were concerned about Florian Wirtz's condition after he sustained an injury during pre-match preparations before the Forest clash, and Slot has now confirmed their worst fears. The German midfielder will miss Saturday's encounter with no clear timeline established for his return.

More positively, Wirtz's ex-Bayer Leverkusen teammate Jeremie Frimpong has recovered from the groin problem that kept him out of the previous five matches. He's expected to feature among the substitutes rather than start.

Conor Bradley, Giovanni Leoni, Wataru Endo and Alexander Isak remain unavailable due to ongoing injury concerns.

Liverpool predicted lineup vs. West Ham (4-2-3-1): Alisson; Gomez, Konaté, Van Dijk, Kerkez; Gravenberch, Mac Allister; Salah, Szoboszlai, Gakpo; Ekitiké.

West Ham Predicted Lineup vs. Liverpool

West Ham Predicted Lineup vs. Liverpool

West Ham face minimal injury concerns for their trip north. Łukasz Fabiański remains out of action in goal but wouldn't have been selected regardless, while January signing Pablo Felipe continues to be doubtful despite Nuno's confirmation of his steady recovery.

Freddie Potts is the sole other absence, with the midfielder still completing his three-game ban for violent conduct after receiving a red card during the FA Cup fourth round victory over Burton Albion.

Nuno seems set to stick with a similar formation from the side that earned a draw at Bournemouth in their last outing, possibly fielding an unchanged starting eleven at Anfield.

West Ham predicted lineup vs. Liverpool (4-2-3-1): Hermansen; Wan-Bissaka, Mavropanos, Disasi, Diouf; Fernandes, Magassa; Bowen, Souček, Summerville; Castellanos.

What Time Does Liverpool vs. West Ham Kick Off?

What Time Does Liverpool vs. West Ham Kick Off?

How to Watch Liverpool vs. West Ham on TV, Live Stream

How to Watch Liverpool vs. West Ham on TV, Live Stream