Liverpool v West Ham Premier League match and betting odds preview.
Liverpool v West Ham
Anfield, Sunday April 7th, 2013; kick off 13:30. Ref: Anthony Taylor
Big Sam Allardyce is understandably frustrated about in-form Andy Carroll’s ineligibility for this match at Anfield. “It’s frustrating for him and for us, but that was the terms of the agreement,” said Allardyce earlier today. “Our real problem has been away from home. Goals. Sunday’s going to be a big test for us, because we go away, we create chances and we don’t score.”
Following his 4 shots on Sunday, Luis Suarez has produced the most shots on-target (60) in the Premier League this season. Liverpool have won 6 of their last 8 Premier League games against West Ham and will fancy themselves to overpower them on Sunday, too. The Reds’ home form is excellent with five wins from their last six at Anfield.
For the Hammers, Carroll has scored four times in his last six EPL games, so his to absence will significantly blunt the Hammers’ attacking options and aerial strength.
Some pretty good odds on a draw on this one, and massive returns for a rare Hammers win at Anfield. Stranger things have happened…like maybe the Reds giving Andy Carroll another chance?
Prediction: Liverpool 3 West Ham 0Betting odds on full time result: Liverpool win 1.33, Draw 5.25 AWAY win 9.00 See our review of the best betting sites and apps including free bets on signup. Probable line-ups: Liverpool (4-2-3-1): Pepe Reina; Glen Johnson, Jamie Carragher, Daniel Agger, Jose Enrique; Steven Gerrard, Lucas Leiva; Stewart Downing, Luis Suarez, Philippe Coutinho; Daniel Sturridge West Ham (4-2-3-1): Jussi Jaaskelainen; Guy Demel, Winston Reid, James Collins, Joey O’Brien; Mohamed Diame, Mark Noble; Ricardo Vaz Te, Kevin Nolan, Matt Jarvis; Carlton Cole