- West Ham’s only two wins in the last five games have come against Everton (3-1) and in the League Cup (5-0).
- Liverpool are winless in their last five WSL games, drawing with Chelsea and Brighton, but losing to Arsenal, Tottenham and Manchester City.
- Liverpool have won three and drawn two of their last five competitive games with West Ham.
No room for error in relegation six-pointer
Two sides in desperate need of three league points to pull themselves away from the bottom two in the Super League Women’s 2024-2025 season will face off on Sunday when West Ham United host Liverpool. The Hammers have four points on the board, two more than their visitors and sit just above the drop zone, so this West Ham United (W) vs Liverpool (W) prediction could be a pivotal fixture for both clubs ahead of the busy winter period.
Rehanne Skinner has done a fine job so far in terms of getting a tune out of her squad, organising them defensively and being willing to give youth a chance in cup competitions to build depth and attacking confidence. This West Ham United (W) vs Liverpool (W) preview highlights that West Ham’s 5-0 League Cup win was a statement win, and Shekiera Martinez’s return to the club from loan looks like a masterstroke, with her leading the Hammers’ scoring charts by some distance.
Leanne Kiernan is another deadly finisher of a similar mould and has scored decisive goals in this fixture before. It was Liverpool who edged it 1-0 in an unremarkable match which was a far cry from the 5-0 victory they recorded when the two teams met in the FA Cup.
Lots of goals on the horizon?
Liverpool boss Gareth Taylor will look to establish a consistent pressing and possession game at his new club, but the early signs have not been encouraging since he took over in August 2025. While they have improved in terms of organisation and cohesion, the Red Girls have looked short of a clinical edge and have been plagued by injuries since Taylor took charge.
Beata Olsson is a focal point up front and is Liverpool’s leading scorer by a margin this season. She can provide enough of a threat to make West Ham very wary and the visitors will also look to create numbers in wide areas when they have the ball. The West Ham United (W) vs Liverpool (W) prediction sees them set up to be tough to break down in a 4-3-3 or a back five when games are tough, so expect a compact, mid-to-low block that can hurt the hosts on the counter or from set-pieces.
West Ham tend to play a similar system, but are usually more expansive in the wide areas and more willing to probe for openings. Their pacey attackers can be a problem for less-possessed teams if they switch the point of attack, but Skinner’s teams do not press high enough to cause the visitors many problems.
Liverpool can be tough to beat
The Over 2.5 goals line is set at 1.68, which seems a tad short considering neither team have been prolific in the WSL so far. However, our West Ham United (W) vs Liverpool (W) prediction suggests there should be some tension in this game with West Ham’s home advantage, their recent confidence-boosting performances, although bookmakers slightly favour Liverpool, with Liverpool 2.39, West Ham 2.55 and a draw 3.34.
Liverpool have been very resilient since Taylor’s appointment and we don’t see them rolling over here, so our prediction is for a tight game with a draw or a narrow win for the home side. For those interested, this West Ham United (W) vs Liverpool (W) betting tips focus on Liverpool’s recent dominance in this fixture, winning three and drawing two of the last five, so we are going to take them to avoid defeat in the Double chance market and, given the chilly, overcast conditions at Victoria Road on Sunday, a cagey 1-1 scoreline is also our preference.
