Match Details
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Fixture: Liverpool vs West Ham United
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Competition: Premier League, Gameweek 32
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Date: Saturday, April 12, 2025
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Kick-off: 2:00 PM BST
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Venue: Anfield, Liverpool
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Broadcast: Live on Sky Sports (UK), Star Sports Select (India)
Head-to-Head Record
Liverpool have historically dominated this fixture, especially at Anfield.
Last 5 Meetings
| Date | Competition | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 29, 2024 | Premier League | West Ham 0–5 Liverpool |
| Sep 25, 2024 | Carabao Cup | Liverpool 5–1 West Ham |
| Apr 27, 2024 | Premier League | West Ham 2–2 Liverpool |
| Dec 20, 2023 | Carabao Cup | Liverpool 5–1 West Ham |
| Sep 24, 2023 | Premier League | Liverpool 3–1 West Ham |
Liverpool have won 4 of the last 5 encounters, scoring 20 goals and conceding only 5.
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Team Form
Liverpool
| Competition | Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | Feb 26, 2025 | Newcastle | 2–0 W |
| Premier League | Feb 23, 2025 | Manchester City | 2–0 W |
| Premier League | Feb 19, 2025 | Aston Villa | 2–2 D |
| Premier League | Feb 16, 2025 | Wolves | 2–1 W |
| Premier League | Feb 12, 2025 | Everton | 2–2 D |
Liverpool are unbeaten in their last 5 league matches, with 3 wins and 2 draws.
West Ham United
| Competition | Date | Opponent | Result |
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| Premier League | Feb 22, 2025 | Arsenal | 1–0 W |
| Premier League | Feb 15, 2025 | Brentford | 0–1 L |
| Premier League | Feb 3, 2025 | Chelsea | 1–2 L |
| Premier League | Jan 26, 2025 | Aston Villa | 1–1 D |
| Premier League | Jan 18, 2025 | Crystal Palace | 0–2 L |
West Ham have struggled recently, with only 1 win in their last 5 league matches.
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Key Players
Liverpool
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Mohamed Salah: 19 goals and 13 assists this season.
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Darwin Núñez: Consistent goal threat with pace and power.
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Virgil van Dijk: Leader in defense, crucial for maintaining clean sheets.
West Ham United
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Mohammed Kudus: Creative midfielder with 3 goals and 1 assist.
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Jarrod Bowen: Key attacking outlet, capable of breaking defenses.
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Lucas Paquetá: Provides flair and vision in midfield.
Tactical Preview
Liverpool
Under Arne Slot, Liverpool have adopted a high-pressing, attacking style. Their 4-3-3 formation allows for fluid transitions and overloads in wide areas. The full-backs push high, providing width, while the midfielders support both defense and attack.
Graham Potter’s West Ham prefers a more cautious approach, often setting up in a 4-2-3-1 formation. They focus on maintaining a solid defensive structure and look to exploit counter-attacking opportunities through their pacey wingers.
Betting Tips
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Match Result: Liverpool to win.
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Over/Under: Over 2.5 goals.
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Both Teams to Score: Yes.
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First Goalscorer: Mohamed Salah.
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Correct Score Prediction: Liverpool 3–1 West Ham.
Predicted Lineups
Liverpool (4-3-3)
| Position | Player |
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| Goalkeeper | Alisson Becker |
| Right Back | Joe Gomez |
| Center Back | Ibrahima Konaté |
| Center Back | Virgil van Dijk |
| Left Back | Andrew Robertson |
| Midfield | Alexis Mac Allister |
| Midfield | Dominik Szoboszlai |
| Midfield | Curtis Jones |
| Right Wing | Mohamed Salah |
| Striker | Darwin Núñez |
| Left Wing | Luis Díaz |
West Ham United (4-2-3-1)
| Position | Player |
|---|---|
| Goalkeeper | Łukasz Fabiański |
| Right Back | Vladimir Coufal |
| Center Back | Kurt Zouma |
| Center Back | Nayef Aguerd |
| Left Back | Emerson Palmieri |
| Defensive Mid | Edson Álvarez |
| Defensive Mid | James Ward-Prowse |
| Right Wing | Jarrod Bowen |
| Attacking Mid | Lucas Paquetá |
| Left Wing | Mohammed Kudus |
| Striker | Michail Antonio |
Final Prediction
Considering Liverpool’s strong home form and West Ham’s recent struggles, it’s likely that Liverpool will secure a comfortable victory.
Predicted Score: Liverpool 3–1 West Ham United
Conclusion
The upcoming match between Liverpool and West Ham United is set to be an exciting encounter. With Liverpool aiming to maintain their lead at the top of the
