Saturday, February 28, 2026 brings one of the Premier League’s most intriguing matchups to Anfield as Liverpool look to arrest a worrying slump against an in-form West Ham side. While the Reds are in freefall with three straight heavy defeats, the Hammers are riding a winter resurgence that has hauled them out of the relegation zone. This is the clash nobody saw coming—and it could define both teams’ seasons.
Liverpool vs West Ham Match Overview
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Date | Saturday, February 28, 2026 |
| Kickoff Time | 15:00 UTC (10:00 AM ET / 7:00 AM PT) |
| Venue | Anfield, Liverpool |
| Competition | Premier League (Matchday 28) |
| Liverpool Form | Lost 9 of last 12 matches |
| West Ham Form | 7 points from last 3 games |
| H2H Record | Liverpool lead 22-6 (5 draws) |
| Capacity | 61,276 seats |
The Crisis Deepens at Anfield
Liverpool are in unprecedented turmoil under Arne Slot. The Merseyside giants recently lost 4-1 to PSV Eindhoven in the Champions League, marking the first time in 72 years Liverpool lost three straight games by three goals or more. They’ve also collected an unwanted record: losing three home matches by three or more goals in a single season—equalling a feat last seen in 1929-30.
The statistics are damning. Liverpool are closer to the relegation zone than league leaders Arsenal on points—a shocking statement for a defending champion. Liverpool have lost 9 of their last 12 fixtures, and away from home, they’ve been beaten in each of their last four Premier League matches on the road.
Liverpool vs West Ham: West Ham’s Unlikely Resurgence
In stark contrast, West Ham’s winter transformation under Nuno Espirito Santo has been nothing short of miraculous. Just weeks ago, relegation seemed inevitable. Now? The Hammers have taken seven points from the last nine available in the top flight, rising out of the relegation zone and into 17th place.
Back-to-back wins over Newcastle and Burnley followed by their dramatic 2-2 draw with Bournemouth show West Ham can compete with anyone. The London Stadium has become a fortress—the Irons could win three successive Premier League home games in the same season for the first time since October 2022.
Team News & Predicted Lineups
Liverpool Injury List: Defensive trio Jeremie Frimpong (hamstring), Conor Bradley (hamstring), and Giovanni Leoni (ACL) are guaranteed absentees. However, goalkeeper Alisson Becker is expected to recover from illness, and Florian Wirtz could shake off his muscular complaint.
Expected Liverpool XI: Alisson, Van Dijk, Konate, Endo, Robertson, Gravenberch, Mac Allister, Salah, Wirtz, Gakpo, Ekitike
West Ham Team News: Lucas Paqueta is back from a one-game ban, and Dinos Mavropanos and Crysencio Summerville are in contention pending late assessments. Lukasz Fabianski remains sidelined.
Expected West Ham XI: Hermansen, Wan-Bissaka, Mavropanos, Disasi, Diouf, Fernandes, Potts, Bowen, Soucek, Summerville, Castellanos
Match Prediction & Key Insights
Despite Liverpool’s crisis, they remain bookmakers’ favorites—but only just. Liverpool are given a 75.6% chance of winning, with West Ham at 9.6% and a draw at 14.7%.
Why Liverpool Wins: Mohamed Salah has scored five goals and provided one assist against West Ham in the Premier League. The Anfield crowd will provide an electric atmosphere.
Why West Ham Can Shock: Liverpool’s away form is abysmal. They’ve conceded at least two goals in each of their last four away matches. Jarrod Bowen’s eight league goals and Crysencio Summerville’s form could exploit a fragile Reds defense.
Our Prediction: Liverpool 2-1 West Ham—a narrow victory that provides temporary respite but doesn’t solve Slot’s deeper issues. Expect an open, entertaining match with both teams creating chances.
How to Watch Liverpool vs West Ham
For real-time updates, tactical analysis, and player statistics, follow the match on FotMob, which provides live scores, possession data, shot maps, and extensive Opta stats.
Check your local broadcaster for streaming options. For comprehensive match coverage, visit the official Premier League website for lineup confirmations and live commentary.
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