LiontipsLiverpool vs West Ham. Prediction and Betting Tips for English Premier League (March 5, 2022).
Command Analysis
Liverpoolshowed a fantastic performance in the Champions League group games. The Reds won all six games and advanced to the last 16, where they were matched against Inter Milan. Liverpool got a landslide victory over the Italian champions in Milan (2:0) and will host them on Tuesday for the second-leg game.
Last week, Jurgen Klopp's men won their first trophy in 2022 - they defeated Chelsea on penalties in the final of the League Cup. The Reds are currently in 2nd place in the Premier League standings with 60 points from 18 victories and six draws. Liverpool can boast the best attack in the league - they have scored 70 goals in 26 games. In the last two matches, Liverpool crushed Norwich City (3:1) and Leeds United (6:0).
Alcantara, Matip and Firmino will not feature in this match.
West Ham are one of the contenders for the top-4 finish. The Hammers gave a decent performance in the League Cup, where they reached the quarterfinals, and made the fifth-round exit in the FA Cup after their defeat to Southhampton (1:3).
The Londoners made it to the playoffs of the Europa League. Next Thursday, they will travel to Sevilla for the first leg of their Round of 16 match. As for the Premier League, Davis Moyes' men are in 5th place with 45 points from 27 games. After a draw against Newcastle (1:1), the Hammers got a narrow win over Wolverhampton (1:0).
The visitors will be without Ogbonna, Fredericks, Coufal, Yarmolenko, Masuaku.
Trends
СтавкаCorners: total under 9.5
This bet played in 2 of the last 4 games of West Ham.
СтавкаGoals in both halves - yes
In the last 4 head-to-head games, goals were scored in both halves.
СтавкаCorrect score 3:1
Liverpool won 4 out of 5 head-to-head games.
СтавкаDraw in one of the halves - yes
In 2 of the last 4 games of West Ham, the score was tied in one of the halves.
Tip and bets
Liverpool are the favourites to win. The Hammers are a comfortable opponent for the hosts, who are in great form and good spirits after winning the League Cup last weekend. We will be backing the Reds in this match.
Our prediction - Asian handicap (-1,5) to Liverpool
Both teams have talented perfomers in attack and solid defensive lines, but we believe that no matter what the final score will be, Liverpool will get a confident victory by a two-goal margin.
Second bet - Liverpool to win by 2 goals
