# Liverpool vs West Ham Premier League Preview and Betting Analysis - February 28, 2026
The bookmakers have Liverpool as clear favorites for this Premier League clash at Anfield, with odds likely below 1.70 for the home win, signaling strong confidence in Liverpool's victory. Liverpool are in excellent form, boasting a momentum score of 39/45, which is significantly higher than West Ham's 26/45, indicating superior recent performances. Liverpool have won 4 of their last 5 matches, scoring 10 goals and conceding only 3, with three clean sheets, showcasing both attacking efficiency and defensive solidity. West Ham's form is less convincing, with only 2 wins in their last 5, scoring 6 and conceding 4, and momentum that is good but not comparable to Liverpool's. Home advantage at Anfield further strengthens Liverpool's position, as they have a strong record there and no injury concerns, unlike West Ham who will be missing key players including their goalkeeper Fabianski due to injury. Historically, Liverpool have dominated this fixture, winning 9 of the last 10 meetings, including recent emphatic victories. This psychological edge, combined with Liverpool's hot form and home advantage, makes them the clear favorites. Given Liverpool's defensive record and West Ham's lower scoring rate, a clean sheet for Liverpool is probable. The likelihood of both teams scoring is low. Overall, the data strongly supports a Liverpool win with a clean sheet and a moderate goal count.
## Predictions
Match Winner: home (60%) Over/Under 2.5: under (70% confidence) Both Teams to Score: no (75% confidence) Correct Score: 2-0 Confidence Level: high
Best Bet: Back Liverpool to win with a clean sheet (2-0) for best value given their strong momentum, home advantage, and West Ham's key absences.
Key Stats: - Liverpool momentum 39 vs West Ham 26 - Liverpool 3 clean sheets in last 5 matches - Liverpool won 9 of last 10 head-to-head games