West Ham United vs Liverpool - Premier League Preview and Odds

Published on: 04/02/2019

West Ham United vs Liverpool - Premier League Preview and Odds

February 04, 2019 20:00pm - London Stadium

Premier League

Liverpool will look to restore a five-point cushion at the top of the Premier League table when they travel south to face 12th-ranked West Ham United on Monday night.

The Reds gained a point on Manchester city last week, but will feel it should have been more after failing to beat Leicester City on home in response to City`s Tuesday night defeat at Newcastle. With their rivals winning against Arsenal on Sunday, Jurgen Klopp`s men will kick off just two points clear at the top of the table.

The Anfield side`s only away defeat of the season came against Manchester City so they will be confident of getting the job done here. They have won their last four meetings against the Hammers and scored four goals on each occasion, conceding just two.

Meanwhile, West Ham United`s quest for a top half finish is still on track and a win here could lift them up to ninth place. The threat of relegation has not been completely removed but the Londoners are still looking ahead rather than over their shoulders.

Manuel Pellegrini`s men ended 2018 in fine form, but failed to carry that into the New Year, winning one, drawing one and losing three of their last five. That lone win came over capital rivals Arsenal. That was also their only victory in their last three home matches.

The Irons have been totally outplayed in their last four encounters with Klopps charges so they will be fearful of conceding heavily again. A run of three-straight defeats in all competitions will also have knocked their confidence.

Recent Form (League)

West Ham United: LLWDL

Liverpool: DWWLW

Betting odds and tips

Liverpool have netted 16 times in the last four meetings so anyone hoping West Ham might have a significant say in the title race on Monday night might be sorely disappointed. An Away Win with Over 2.5 Goals looks the choice bet.

The Reds have score more than two thirds of their away goals in the second half of matches, while the Hammer`s ratio for goals at home in the second period is even higher. The 2nd Half/Highest Scoring Half bet can be placed at Evens or better.

You can back Liverpool/Over 2.5 Goals at 10/11 or 2nd Half/Highest Scoring Half at 21/20..