Liverpool Chase Top Four as West Ham Aim to Upset Anfield

English Premier League  -  Liverpool VS West Ham United
Match Time:28-02-2026 23:00 Saturday (GMT+8)
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Liverpool host West Ham United at Anfield on Saturday as they look to boost their chances of qualifying for the Champions League. The visitors arrive under pressure as they continue to battle near the relegation zone. West Ham will also be eager to respond after losing 2–0 to Liverpool in their previous meeting three months ago.

Team Analysis:
Liverpool have been involved in many late goals this season and recently secured a dramatic 1–0 win over Nottingham Forest with a stoppage-time strike. Despite sitting sixth and chasing a Champions League spot, they have a strong record against West Ham and rarely drop points in this fixture. West Ham have improved slightly in recent weeks but remain in the relegation zone and face a difficult task, especially given their poor record at Anfield.

Player Situation:
Liverpool will be without Florian Wirtz and several injured players for the match against West Ham, although Jeremie Frimpong is fit again and could strengthen the right side. Some attacking positions remain uncertain, with Cody Gakpo under pressure while Mohamed Salah and Hugo Ekitike are expected to keep their places despite poor recent form. West Ham also have absentees but may switch to a defensive setup, with Jarrod Bowen and Valentin Castellanos likely to lead the attack.

Result Prediction:
West Ham have shown improvement since the start of the year and could make life difficult for Liverpool in what may be a closer match than expected. Liverpool’s home form has been inconsistent, but they remain the favorites because of their strong record in this fixture. If their key attackers find their rhythm again, Liverpool should still have enough to secure the win.

Predicted Result: Liverpool 2-1 West Ham United.