Detailed comments before the match Liverpool vs. West Ham, performance evaluation, and prediction of the outcome of the December 21 clash.

Liverpool was ranked second in the Premier League. West Ham also had a good start to the season, finishing eighth. The match at Anfield will be an exciting contest. between two teams with opposing personalities.

Observations on the game Liverpool vs. West Ham United

In the most recent round of the Premier League, Liverpool only allowed Manchester United to draw at home. Coach Jurgen Klopp’s students, on the other hand, completely dominated the match. Liverpool’s match organisation was flawless, as they created numerous opportunities and fired more than 30 shots.

Salah and Liverpool failed to score against Manchester United. (Image courtesy of Getty Images))

What the Anfield squad lacks is decisiveness and precision in making crucial decisions. Mohamed Salah and his teammates must be mentally prepared and have a game plan in place if they are to face a similar situation against West Ham.

According to Whoscored data, the away team is one of the clubs that blocks the most opponents’ shots, has the most successful high ball disputes, and has the lowest ball control rate in the Premier League. This reflects coach David Moyes’ playing style.

West Ham does not need to keep possession of the ball and mount an imposing attack. They are adept at withstanding opponent pressure, and their counter-attacks, which include Lucas Paqueta and Jarrod Bowen, pose numerous threats to opponents.

Form of Liverpool vs. West Ham

The 0-0 draw ended The Kop’s winning streak at Anfield, which had lasted since April, and was Liverpool’s second consecutive loss. They had just lost a procedural match in the Europa League to Union Saint-Gilloise.

Liverpool has not lost a match in the domestic league since the beginning of October. They have won 20 consecutive home games in all participating arenas.

West Ham has only suffered two defeats in the last ten Europa League and Premier League matches, with one draw and seven wins. Before facing Liverpool, coach David Moyes’ charges had not lost two consecutive games.

Liverpool has won 13 of the last 15 meetings between the two teams, while West Ham has only won one.

Bowen is West Ham’s dangerous attacking threat. (Image courtesy of Getty Images)

Liverpool’s expected lineup vs. West Ham’s

In addition to Thiago Alcantara, Stefan Bajcetic, Alexis MacAllister, Andy Robertson, Joel Matip, and Diogo Jota, Liverpool has lost Ryan Gravenberch to a hamstring injury.

Michail Antonio is out for West Ham due to a knee injury. Alphonse Areola has recovered from his injury, but Lukasz Fabianski is expected to start the cup match.

Liverpool’s starting lineup is as follows: Kelleher; Alexander-Arnold, Gomez, Quansah, Tsimikas; Elliott, Endo, Jones; Salah, Gakpo, Diaz.

West Ham’s starting XI: Fabianski; Kehrer, Mavropanos, Aguerd, Cresswell; Soucek, Ward-Prowse; Kudus, Fornals, Benrahma; Ings.