Liverpool vs West Ham Prediction & Betting Tips (28 February)

Liverpool’s meeting with West Ham at Anfield in late February comes at a moment when both clubs are trying to steady their Premier League seasons after mixed winter form. Jürgen Klopp’s side have responded well to setbacks, stringing together important wins in league and cup to stay in the hunt near the top end of the table, while David Moyes’ West Ham remain unpredictable but dangerous, capable of troubling anyone on their day. With the league campaign entering its decisive stretch, this fixture feels like one that could shape momentum for both teams heading into spring.

Recent results underline Liverpool’s growing resilience. They edged Nottingham Forest away with a late winner in a tight 0-1, backed up by a confident FA Cup display at Anfield where they swept aside Brighton by 3-0. That followed a gritty league victory at Sunderland and a narrow home loss to Manchester City, showing both their defensive steel and occasional vulnerability. Add in January’s emphatic wins over Newcastle and Qarabag, and you get a picture of a side generally trending upward, especially in front of their own supporters.

West Ham arrive on Merseyside with a recent run that mixes solid performances with reminders of their inconsistency. A hard-fought home draw against Manchester United finished 1-1, while an impressive away win at Burnley ended 0-2, underlining their threat on the counter. Victories over Sunderland and Spurs in January showed they can put together strong attacking displays, even if the defeat at Chelsea highlighted defensive gaps. In the last couple of months, cup progress and those league results have kept them clear of immediate danger but still searching for real consistency.

Putting all of that together, this clash looks set to be open and tactically intriguing, with Liverpool’s high-tempo pressing and creativity at Anfield likely to test West Ham’s back line throughout. The visitors’ recent away wins suggest they can exploit space on the break, but Liverpool’s habit of controlling territory and creating sustained pressure should tilt the balance their way over ninety minutes. Factoring in both teams’ form, attacking options, and defensive records from the past two months, a home win by a correct score of 3 : 1 feels like a realistic and well-grounded predict