Analysis and odds for Liverpool vs West Ham at 22:00 on February 28, English Premier League

Analysis and odds for Liverpool vs West Ham at 22:00 on February 28. Predictions for the result, expected lineups, and expert analysis for the match between Liverpool and West Ham in Premier League round 28.

Match Analysis: Liverpool vs West Ham

90-Minute Handicap: 0 : 1 1/4

Total Goals: 3 1/4

Liverpool enter round 28 aiming to bolster their Champions League hopes, currently sitting 6th after 27 matches. Head-to-head history strongly favors the Anfield side: in their last five meetings, they have won four and drawn one, including a 2-0 away victory in November 2025. Over a broader span of nine recent encounters, Liverpool have scored 27 goals from 157 shots, achieving a 17.2% conversion rate and averaging 3 goals per game, which is 1.44 goals higher than their seasonal average.

Home statistics this season show Liverpool have scored 21 goals, accounting for 50% of their total 42 goals scored, while conceding 14 times. They average 1.62 goals scored and 1.08 goals conceded per match at Anfield, ranking 10th in home scoring and joint 5th in home defense. Notably, The Reds lead the league in total shots with 420 attempts after 27 rounds, averaging 15.6 shots per game.

West Ham are embroiled in a relegation battle but show signs of improvement with 11 points from their last 6 matches. However, their away form remains a major concern: they have scored 15 goals on the road but conceded 22, averaging 1.69 goals conceded per away match. In their last nine head-to-head meetings, West Ham have scored only 7 goals from 62 shots, with an 11.29% conversion rate and an average of 0.78 goals per game, which is 0.41 goals below their seasonal average.

Liverpool have won nine consecutive home Premier League matches against West Ham, while the visitors have only won 1 of their 52 league visits to Anfield in the Premier League era. Although West Ham have scored in their last four away games at Liverpool and are unbeaten in 5 of their last 6 rounds, the disparity in finishing quality and historical advantage keeps the hosts as the favorites.

Liverpool vs West Ham Team News

Liverpool: Alexander Isak, Conor Bradley, Giovanni Leoni, and Wataru Endo are absent; Wirtz and Frimpong could return.

West Ham: Potts is suspended; Pablo Felipe and Fabianski are injured.

Predicted Lineups for Liverpool vs West Ham

Liverpool: Alisson; Szoboszlai, Konate, Van Dijk, Kerkez; Mac Allister, Gravenberch; Salah, Wirtz, Gakpo; Ekitike.

West Ham: Hermansen; Todibo, Mavropanos, Disasi; Wan-Bissaka, Fernandes, Magassa, Diouf; Bowen, Summerville; Castellanos.

Liverpool's Recent Form

22/02/2026: Nottingham 0-1 Liverpool (Premier League)

15/02/2026: Liverpool 3-0 Brighton (FA Cup)

12/02/2026: Sunderland 0-1 Liverpool (Premier League)

08/02/2026: Liverpool 1-2 Manchester City (Premier League)

01/02/2026: Liverpool 4-1 Newcastle (Premier League)

West Ham's Recent Form

22/02/2026: West Ham 0-0 Bournemouth (Premier League)

14/02/2026: Burton 0-1 West Ham (FA Cup)

11/02/2026: West Ham 1-1 Manchester Utd (Premier League)

07/02/2026: Burnley 0-2 West Ham (Premier League)

01/02/2026: Chelsea 3-2 West Ham (Premier League)

Recent Head-to-Head History Between Liverpool and West Ham

30/11/2025: West Ham 0-2 Liverpool (Premier League)

13/04/2025: Liverpool 2-1 West Ham (Premier League)

30/12/2024: West Ham 0-5 Liverpool (Premier League)

26/09/2024: Liverpool 5-1 West Ham (EFL Cup)

27/04/2024: West Ham 2-2 Liverpool (Premier League)

Predicted Result for Liverpool vs West Ham

Liverpool hold the advantage in head-to-head record and finishing efficiency, while West Ham struggle away from home.

Predicted Score: Liverpool 2-0 West Ham