The EFL Cup quarter-final between Liverpool and West Ham United is set to take place on December 20, 2023, at Anfield. This match promises to be a thrilling encounter between two Premier League heavyweights.
Key players to Watch:
Liverpool: Mohamed Salah, Cody Gakpo, and Diogo Jota are among the key players who could make a significant impact.
West Ham United: Key players include Danny Ings, Lucas Paqueta, and Jarrod Bowen.
Recent Form:
Liverpool have had a strong run in the EFL Cup and their overall recent form includes a mix of wins, a loss, and a draw.
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West Ham United have also been performing well in the EFL Cup and their recent form in all competitions has been quite positive.
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Team News and Possible Lineups:
Liverpool might be dealing with injuries to Thiago Alcantara, Stefan Bajcetic, Alexis Mac Allister, Ryan Gravenberch, Andrew Robertson, Joel Matip, and Diogo Jota.
Their possible lineup could include Kelleher; Alexander-Arnold, Gomez, Quansah, Tsimikas; Elliott, Endo, Jones; Salah, Gakpo, Diaz.
West Ham United has Michail Antonio out with a knee injury. Their likely lineup might be Fabianski; Kehrer, Mavropanos, Aguerd, Cresswell; Soucek, Ward-Prowse; Kudus, Fornals, Benrahma; Ings.
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Historical Head-to-Head and Rivalry:
Liverpool and West Ham have a notable history in English football, often producing exciting and competitive matches. However, detailed head-to-head statistics are not provided in this context.
Analysis and Betting Tips:
Both teams exhibit dynamic playing styles, with Liverpool known for their high-pressing, attacking football, and West Ham for their solid defense and effective counter-attacks.
For betting enthusiasts, a home win is the expert tip, suggesting Liverpool might have the upper hand in this match.
Predictions:
The prediction for this match is a close contest with Liverpool edging out West Ham United with a 2-1 victory.
Match Outcome Prediction:
Liverpool 2-1 West Ham United.
Time and Where to watch
The match time is 9 pm WAT and for Nigerian viewers, it's best to check local sports channels for live coverage closer to the match, like SuperSports
The game will be broadcast on sports channels that cover the EFL Cup. Fans can also stream the match live through various sports streaming platforms.