Liverpool vs West Ham United: match statistics
Liverpool presents decidedly better form than West Ham United, confirmed by a series of four victories in the last five matches and an excellent points record (2.4 PPG). The hosts possess a strong advantage in home matches, winning 54% of meetings with an average of 1.62 goals per match and a high possession rate (61%). West Ham occupies 18th place in the table with a catastrophic away record – only 23% of matches won, 46% losses, and a negative goal difference (-7). The guests concede an average of 1.69 goals away, and their xG rate (1.16) is significantly lower than Liverpool's defensive xG (1.18). All key statistics unequivocally indicate a decisive advantage for the hosts, who should exploit West Ham's defensive weakness and secure the full pot of points.
Liverpool vs West Ham United: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Liverpool play West Ham United in Premier League (England). The match date is 28 February 2026 at 16:00. Final score: 5:2.
Current form
Liverpool: 1-2-2, 1.00 points/match. West Ham United: 2-0-3, 1.20 points/match.
Goal statistics
Liverpool scores 1.66 and concedes 1.39 goals per match. West Ham United scores 1.21 and concedes 1.71. League average: 2.75 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Liverpool 68%, West Ham United 53%. Over 2.5: Liverpool 61%, West Ham United 61%. League level: BTTS 56%, Over 2.5 55%.
xG, shots and style
Liverpool has higher xG: 1.73 vs 1.24. Liverpool: 15.5 shots per match, West Ham United: 10.6.
Match halves
Liverpool: half-time lead 34%, second-half goals 1.03. West Ham United: half-time lead 26%, second-half goals 0.66.
Goals by minute
Liverpool: 76-90+ (20 goals). West Ham United: 76-90+ (13 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Premier League: 2.75 goals per match, BTTS 56%, Over 2.5 55%.
Head-to-head
1 H2H matches: 1-0-0. Average goals 2.00, BTTS 0%.
Match description
Liverpool presents decidedly better form than West Ham United, confirmed by a series of four victories in the last five matches and an excellent points record (2.4 PPG). The hosts possess a strong advantage in home matches, winning 54% of meetings with an average of 1.62 goals per match and a high possession rate (61%). West Ham occupies 18th place in the table with a catastrophic away record – only 23% of matches won, 46% losses, and a negative goal difference (-7). The guests concede an average of 1.69 goals away, and their xG rate (1.16) is significantly lower than Liverpool's defensive xG (1.18). All key statistics unequivocally indicate a decisive advantage for the hosts, who should exploit West Ham's defensive weakness and secure the full pot of points.
Half-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| Liverpool | West Ham United | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 30% | 35% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.36 | 0.32 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
West Ham United is 20% better for: last-5 form.
1 pts / match - Liverpool · 1.2 pts / match - West Ham United
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Liverpool is 37% better for: goals scored per match.
1.66 goals / match - Liverpool · 1.21 goals / match - West Ham United
Liverpool is 23% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.39 goals / match - Liverpool · 1.71 goals / match - West Ham United
Liverpool scores in 89% of matches (34 of 38 matches), while West Ham United keeps a clean sheet in 18% (7 of 38 matches).
West Ham United scores in 66% of matches (25 of 38 matches), while Liverpool keeps a clean sheet in 26% (10 of 38 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under — Liverpool
Over / Under — West Ham United
1st half
2nd half
Match halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Liverpool is 17% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.42 pts / match - Liverpool · 1.21 pts / match - West Ham United
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Liverpool - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 34% of matches and wins 45%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.5 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
West Ham United - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 26% of matches and wins 26%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.3 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.00 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 1.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 1.2 |
| Average goals in match | 1.4 | 2.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 20% |
| No goal | 60% | 20% |
| Goal difference | -1 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.60 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.0 | 1.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Average goals in match | 0.6 | 2.2 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 20% |
| No goal | 100% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -3 | +1 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (20 goli). Concedes most in 76-90 (17). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (13 goli). Concedes most in 76-90 (15). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
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* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Premier League).
Teams vs league
| Liverpool | Liga | West Ham United | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 3.05 | 2.75 | ▲ 2.92 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 68% | 56% | ▼ 53% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 61% | 55% | ▲ 61% |
| Clean sheets | • 26% | 26% | ▼ 18% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 66% | 72% | ▼ 63% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 89% | 79% | ▲ 87% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Previous meeting: Liverpool 1 - 0 - 0 West Ham United. Average goals 2.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Liverpool vs West Ham United?
The Premier League match finished Liverpool 5:2 West Ham United. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Liverpool vs West Ham United?
Liverpool score 1.66 goals per game on average and West Ham United 1.21. The Premier League average is 2.75 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 55% of games. Both teams score in 68% of Liverpool's matches and 53% of West Ham United's.
What form are Liverpool and West Ham United in?
Over the last 5 games Liverpool have a 1-2-2 record (1.00 points per game) and West Ham United 2-0-3 (1.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Liverpool vs West Ham United?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.