West Ham host Liverpool in a matchup where the two teams enter with completely opposite dynamics - one improving rapidly, the other sinking deeper into crisis.
West Ham trending upward
West Ham have clearly raised their level in recent weeks. After back-to-back wins, they produced another strong attacking display in the 2:2 draw away at Bournemouth. At home, their matches have been highly productive: five of six home games have finished over 2.5 goals, and they have not kept a single clean sheet at the London Stadium this season. The team consistently concedes, but also consistently scores, making their games open and unpredictable.
Liverpool in serious decline
Liverpool’s collapse is becoming dramatic. The reigning Premier League champions have lost 9 of their last 12 matches in all competitions, conceding 10 goals in their last three games alone. Their away form is even more alarming - four consecutive Premier League away defeats, which have pushed them all the way down to 12th place. Defensive organisation and confidence appear completely lost, and even when they score, Liverpool struggle to control matches.
Prediction: BTTS – yes
With West Ham consistently involved in high-scoring games and Liverpool leaking goals at a shocking rate, the setup strongly favours both teams finding the net. West Ham rarely miss at home, while Liverpool - despite their crisis - still create chances but cannot defend. The combination of West Ham’s attacking form and Liverpool’s defensive vulnerability makes BTTS – yes the most logical and reliable prediction for this fixture.
