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Liverpool vs West Ham

Anfield, Liverpool12 August 2018 at 13:30
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Match Events

Liverpool
West Ham
Kick Off
Mohamed Salah

assist: A. Robertson

19′
Trent Alexander-Arnold21′
S. Mané

assist: J. Milner

45+2′
Half Time
46′
D. RiceR. Snodgrass
52′Michail Antonio
S. Mané

assist: Roberto Firmino

53′
55′Fabián Balbuena
62′
Felipe AndersonJ. Hernández
67′
M. ArnautovićA. Yarmolenko
Roberto FirminoJ. Henderson
69′
S. ManéX. Shaqiri
82′
Mohamed SalahD. Sturridge
87′
D. Sturridge
88′
Full Time

Match Statistics

8Shots on Goal2
7Shots off Goal2
18Total Shots5
3Blocked Shots1
13Shots insidebox4
5Shots outsidebox1
14Fouls9
5Corner Kicks4
5Offsides3
64%Ball Possession36%
1Yellow Cards2
0Red Cards0
2Goalkeeper Saves4
673Total passes360
606Passes accurate297
90%Passes %83%

Lineups

Squad Ratings

The overall squad rating for Liverpool is 6.85, compared to — for West Ham. This metric is derived from each player's average match rating across all league appearances this season — anything above 7.00 is considered strong, while below 6.50 signals inconsistency. Liverpool's highest-rated starter is V. van Dijk (7.24), while West Ham's best-rated player is —.

Attacking Output

The starting XI of Liverpool have contributed 12 goals and 8 assists this season, led by Mohamed Salah (7G). West Ham's starters account for 0 goals and 0 assists, spearheaded by —. Goals reflect clinical finishing and chance creation, while assists highlight the ability to unlock defences through through-balls, crosses, and set pieces.

Defensive Solidity

Liverpool deploy 4 defenders rated 6.86 on average, against West Ham's 4-man backline averaging —. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.

Midfield Control

Liverpool field 3 midfielders averaging —, versus West Ham's 5 rated —. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.

Forward Threat

Liverpool start 3 forward(s) averaging 6.89, compared to 1 for West Ham averaging —. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.

Passing & Build-Up

Passing accuracy averages 81% for Liverpool and —% for West Ham. Higher passing accuracy generally indicates a possession-based style with patient build-up through the thirds, while lower figures may suggest a more direct, counter-attacking approach with long balls and quick transitions.

Discipline

Liverpool's starters have collected 9 yellow cards this season, compared to 0 for West Ham. Yellow cards reflect how aggressively a team presses and tackles — a high count may indicate a physical, high-pressing style but also risks suspensions and late free-kicks in dangerous areas.

Age & Experience

The average age of Liverpool's starting XI is 31.8 (youngest: J. Gomez (28), oldest: V. van Dijk (34)), while West Ham average 40.0 (youngest: Ł. Fabiański (40), oldest: Ł. Fabiański (40)). Younger squads typically offer pace, energy, and pressing intensity, while experienced lineups bring composure, game management, and the ability to handle high-pressure moments.

Squad Depth

Liverpool's starters average 26 league appearances each, versus 0 for West Ham. High appearance counts indicate an established, well-drilled unit that the manager trusts week in and week out. Lower figures may suggest rotation, injuries, or emerging players still earning their place in the team.

Liverpool4-3-34-2-3-1West Ham
GKDEFMIDFWD
13Alisson4Dijk26Roberts.12Gomez66Alexand.7Milner5Wijnald.8Keïta9Firmino11Salah10Mané1Fabiańs.21Ogbonna26Masuaku24Frederi.4Balbuena16Noble19Wilshere30Antonio8Anderson41Rice7Arnauto.

Substitutes

Coach: J. Klopp

Substitutes

Coach: M. Pellegrini

LiverpoolPosition StrengthWest Ham
6.85
Avg Rating
6.78Goalkeeper (1 v 1)
0G 0A0G 0A
6.86Defender (4 v 4)
5G 2A0G 0A
6.89Forward (3 v 1)
7G 6A0G 0A
Liverpool4-3-3
13GoalkeeperAlisson6.8
4DefenderV. van Dijk7.24G
26DefenderA. Robertson6.71G
12DefenderJ. Gomez6.62A
66DefenderT. Alexander-Arnold
7MidfielderJ. Milner
5MidfielderG. Wijnaldum
8MidfielderN. Keïta
9ForwardRoberto Firmino
11ForwardMohamed Salah6.97G6A
10ForwardS. Mané
West Ham4-2-3-1
1GoalkeeperŁ. Fabiański
21DefenderA. Ogbonna
26DefenderA. Masuaku
24DefenderR. Fredericks
4DefenderF. Balbuena
16MidfielderM. Noble
19MidfielderJ. Wilshere
30MidfielderM. Antonio
8MidfielderFelipe Anderson
41MidfielderD. Rice
7ForwardM. Arnautović

Match Summary

Liverpool defeated West Ham 4:0. The match was played in Premier League 2018. Goals were scored by Mohamed Salah 19′, S. Mané 45′, S. Mané 53′, D. Sturridge 88′. 3 yellow cards were shown. Liverpool had 64% possession while West Ham held 36%. Liverpool had 18 shots (8 on target) compared to 5 (2 on target) for West Ham. Liverpool made 3 substitutions, West Ham made 3.

Rivalry since 2010

Liverpool vs West Ham Head to Head Results

32 stretnutí
Liverpool
22
wins
Drawn
5
West Ham
5
wins
Total goals
112 · 3.5/match
Both scored
20/32 · 63%
Over 2.5
23/32 · 72%

Recent Form

Liverpool

DLWWLW

West Ham

LLWDWD

Match Prediction

Liverpool

50%

Home win

 

50%

Draw

West Ham

0%

Away win

Model advice

Double chance : Liverpool or draw

0%Form0%
0%Attack0%
0%Defence0%
71%Head-to-head29%

Betting Odds & Historical Data

Opening pre-match odds recorded for this fixture at the time it was played. These are historical figures for analytical reference only and do not reflect any current market.

Historical data only — not for betting

This data is sourced from football-data.co.uk and covers historical match results and pre-match odds. These figures do not represent current or live odds and cannot be used for placing bets. Betting is not possible on this website. Provided for analytical and research purposes only.

Head-to-Head Record

Liverpool dominates

Historical results between these two teams — showing who has dominated this fixture and whether the current odds reflect that pattern.

Liverpool8wins
1draws10 meetings
West Ham1wins

Goals in This Fixture

How many goals these two teams typically produce when they meet, based on their historical encounters.

3.5

Average goals per game

70%

Games with 3+ goals

60%

Both teams scored

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (100%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (77%) — the odds may underestimate Liverpool.

Market Summary

Margin: 3.7%

Implied win probabilities calculated from pre-match odds across multiple sources. A higher percentage means the market considered that outcome more likely. Compare these against your own assessment to spot potential value.

Implied Probability

Home 79.6%Draw 16.3%Away 7.6%

Odds Range

1X2
Min1.255.5012.00
Max1.276.5014.00
Market favourite:Liverpool · Heavy favourite

Market Consensus

Professional markets (sharp bookmakers) reflect sharp money and are harder to beat. Public markets are softer. When the two disagree significantly (highlighted in amber), it may indicate a mispriced line worth investigating.

1X2
Professional market77.2%15.4%7.4%
Public market78.0%15.0%7.0%

Liverpool vs West Ham — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Liverpool
Result vs. Market: Liverpool (80%)

Result matched market prediction

Match Statistics

Actual in-game statistics recorded for this match. Shots on target is a strong indicator of attacking pressure and correlates well with expected goals.

LiverpoolHalf-time:20West Ham
18Shots5
8Shots on target2

Head-to-Head History

Historical results between these two teams. Bold odds show which outcome was backed by the market — compare against the actual result to assess predictability of this fixture over time.

DateHomeScoreAwayAvg. odds
28/02/26Liverpool5–2West Ham1.42/4.75/6.50
30/11/25West Ham0–2Liverpool4.39/4.28/1.71
13/04/25Liverpool2–1West Ham1.30/6.04/8.89
29/12/24West Ham0–5Liverpool6.94/5.11/1.40
27/04/24West Ham2–2Liverpool5.61/5.01/1.50
24/09/23Liverpool3–1West Ham1.38/5.09/6.90
26/04/23West Ham1–2Liverpool3.96/3.86/1.87
19/10/22Liverpool1–0West Ham1.42/4.95/7.19
05/03/22Liverpool1–0West Ham1.29/5.75/9.86
07/11/21West Ham3–2Liverpool4.70/4.02/1.72

Home Record / Away Record

Aggregated season statistics from all available historical data. Use these to assess each team's overall form, scoring frequency, and tendency for high-scoring matches.

Home Record: Liverpool

W 678D 307L 274
Over 2.554
Goals scored2265

Away Record: West Ham

W 380D 289L 476
Over 2.551
Goals scored1425

Data: football-data.co.uk

Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 11 May 2026