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Liverpool v West Ham
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Kick Off: Wednesday 20th December at 20:00
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Competition: EFL Cup
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Watch Live: Sky Sports Main Event
The final EFL Cup quarter-final kicks off on Wednesday evening with a fascinating clash between 2022 winners Liverpool and two-time runners-up West Ham. We also have a huge range of other expert football tips & predictions across the website to help you back a winner this midweek, so why not get involved?
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Liverpool and West Ham collide at Anfield to complete the Carabao Cup quarter-final schedule this evening and with both sides expected to field shuffled teams, an unpredictable contest could be in the works.
The Reds have frustrations to exorcise following their failure to beat a makeshift Manchester United side on Sunday despite racking up over 30 attempts against their bitter rivals, and securing a spot in the semi-finals of the League Cup would offer a tonic of sorts to their disappointing supporters.
The Hammers meanwhile showcased their counter-attacking talents to beat Wolves 3-0 in their last Premier League outing and David Moyes’ side – who have lost just once in nine games – are building up a head of steam ahead of the hectic Christmas period.
The Irons have lost each of their last four encounters with Liverpool, however, the Londoners impressed in the previous round of the Carabao Cup when they eliminated one of the tournament favourites Arsenal. Can West Ham take another big scalp on Merseyside this evening?
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⚽ Match stats: Liverpool tough to beat at fortress Anfield
Liverpool’s 11-game winning surge at home was unexpectedly knocked off track by a dogged Manchester United outfit on Sunday, though the Reds will feel they did more than enough to secure a victory over their rivals having mustered 34 shots and registering an xG of 2.3.
The 0-0 scoreline at Anfield didn’t really marry up with the game’s underlying statistics, though Jurgen Klopp seemed satisfied with his team’s efforts after a dominant display and a similar performance should yield a better result against West Ham.
Anfield remains one of the toughest grounds to visit in England and Liverpool have lost just once in 28 previous matches there in all competitions. West Ham haven’t picked up a win on the red half of Merseyside since 2015 and the Irons could struggle to improve that record there this evening.
With tough Premier League tests against Man Utd and Arsenal on the horizon and approaching fast, David Moyes is expected to make changes to his usual XI and winning at Anfield with a weakened side might be a challenge too steep for the Irons to conquer – even if the Reds make some changes of their own.
Liverpool have already beaten West Ham once at Anfield this season (3-1, Sep 24th) and Klopp’s troops – who were averaging 3.27 goals per 90 at home before their stalemate against United – look like the best value at 1.40 to win the quarter-final in 90 minutes.
The Reds could also be worth a look at 1.36 to net over 1.5 times against the Hammers. Liverpool have scored 36 times in 12 competitive home fixtures since August and they have managed to notch at least twice in seven of their last nine meetings with West Ham.
Predictions:
🏆 Liverpool to win @ 1.40
⚽ Over 1.5 Liverpool goals @ 1.36
🎯 Shooting stats: Gakpo and Elliott a worthwhile duo
Liverpool pair Cody Gakpo and Harvey Elliott were named as substitutes against Manchester United on Sunday, though both players have started all of the Reds’ Carabao Cup fixtures so far this season and they should get the nod again against West Ham.
24-year-old Gakpo has struggled to find his range when fielded in the league, though the Dutch international clocked three shots on target in each of his Carabao Cup appearances this term.
The ex-PSV starlet will be keen to make an impression against West Ham having become a bit-part player in the Premier League, so look for him to shoot on sight against the Irons.
Gakpo looks like great value at 1.30 to hit at least one shot on target this evening, while midfielder Harvey Elliott is an option with merit in the same market at a juicier price.
The 20-year-old rarely fails to make an impact when handed opportunities to shine and Elliott landed a shot on target in five of his last seven appearances for the Reds. In fact, he managed to test the opponent’s keeper with a shot in each of his last two Premier League outings despite seeing just 31 minutes of action across both fixtures combined.
Predictions:
🎯 Cody Gakpo to have 1+ shots on target @ 1.30
🎯 Harvey Elliott to have 1+ shots on target @ 1.83
🛑 Fouls stats: Passion from stands leaks onto the pitch
Liverpool don’t tend to collect many bookings, in fact, only Arsenal have picked up fewer yellow cards than the Reds in the Premier League this season, though they aren’t quite as squeaky clean from a disciplinary standpoint as their modest caution count would suggest.
Jurgen Klopp’s side are just one of six teams in the top tier to have committed 200 or more fouls this season, a figure which suggests Liverpool have mastered the art of the small tactical indiscretion and when you watch the Merseysiders live, it’s difficult to miss their penchant for a tactical foul on turnovers.
Liverpool’s fondness for ankle clipping was evident when they committed 12 fouls against West Ham in September’s league encounter between the clubs, and that was one of 16 separate fixtures this term involving the Reds where they clocked a double-figure foul tally.
With Liverpool keen to nip counter attacks in the bud through nefarious means, look for them to commit ten or more fouls again this evening at 1.44 against an Irons outfit with pace to burn on the break.
Japanese workhorse Wataru Endo, who has been an enforcer in the absence of other options for Liverpool, has committed two or more fouls in seven of his last ten appearances and he is likely to bring bite to what could be an otherwise light midfield for the Reds later on.
Endo is expected to rack up 2+ fouls again, priced at 1.62.
Predictions:
🛑 Liverpool to commit 10+ fouls @ 1.44
🛑 Wataru Endo to commit 2+ fouls @ 1.62
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* All odds displayed correct at the time of publishing.
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