West Ham United vs Liverpool match preview, prediction, team news and head-to-head

The hosts are looking to continue their newly found run of form, while the visitors are desperate to recover from their disastrous performance in the UEFA Champions League.

West Ham United have remained unbeaten in their last three league matches and will be looking to extend the streak.

Their last match was a 2-2 draw away at AFC Bournemouth, a result that followed impressive home victories over Newcastle United and Burnley.

Manager Nuno Espírito Santo's side looks more balanced in their previous games, but must find a way to move up from their current 17th position.

Liverpool, on the other hand, are in their worst run of form in over 70 years, having lost nine of their last twelve games across all competitions, including three consecutive defeats.

Their most recent match was a humiliating 4-1 loss to PSV Eindhoven in the Champions League. Manager Arne Slot is under immense pressure to stop the rot, as the team has fallen to 12th place in the EPL.

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The head-to-head record in this fixture is dominated by the visitors, Liverpool. In the last five meetings across all competitions, the Reds have secured four victories, with only one draw.

Liverpool have scored two or more goals in those five wins. Their last meeting ended in a 2-1 victory for the Reds at Anfield, followed by a 5-0 thrashing at West Ham.

West Ham manager Nuno Espírito Santo has selection concerns regarding Konstantinos Mavropanos, who is doubtful after sustaining a hamstring injury, leaving his involvement uncertain. Oliver Scarles is also sidelined with a shoulder injury and is not expected to return until late December.

Liverpool manager Arne Slot has some injured players in his team, with Hugo Ekitike doubtful due to a lower back issue, and Florian Wirtz is still recovering from a muscular injury.

Stefan Bajcetic is sidelined with a hamstring injury and is not likely to feature until late December. Conor Bradley and Jeremie Frimpong are both recovering from muscle injuries, with their returns projected for mid-December.

Giovanni Leoni remains a long-term absentee as he continues rehabilitation from a cruciate ligament injury, with his comeback not expected until early June.

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West Ham (4-2-3-1): Areola; Wan-Bissaka, Todibo, Kilman, Julio; Potts, Fernandes; Diouf, Bowen, Guilherme; Wilson

Liverpool (4-2-3-1): Alisson; Szoboszlai, Konaté, van Dijk, Kerkez; Jones, Gravenberch; Mac Allister, Salah, Gakpo; Isak

Despite Liverpool's bad form, their superior quality should secure a narrow victory in London. West Ham's recent struggles at home, combined with Liverpool’s desperate need to win, suggest that the visitors will find a way to score. However, we expect the game to be open, with both sides going at it.