Liverpool vs West Ham: Carabao Cup prediction, kick-off time, TV, live stream, team news, h2h results, odds | OneFootball

Reds looking to defend Jurgen Klopp’s final trophy

Liverpool begin their defence of the Carabao Cup at home to West Ham this week.

Last year’s success proved the final trophy under Jurgen Klopp after a youthful Reds side beat Chelsea at Wembley in memorable fashion.

Julen Lopetegui, meanwhile, has built most of his reputation from success in knockout competition and would no doubt love a deep cup run in his first season as Hammers boss.

Here’s everything you need to know about the game.

Date, kick-off time and venue

Liverpool vs West Ham is scheduled for an 8pm BST kick-off time on Wednesday 25 September, 2024.

Anfield in Liverpool will host.

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Where to watch Liverpool vs West Ham

TV channel: The game will be broadcast on Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Ultra HDR.

Live stream: Subscribers will be able to watch on a live stream via the Sky Go app.

Liverpool vs West Ham team news

Liverpool will be without Harvey Elliott and are still sweating over the fitness of goalkeeper Alisson Becker, who missed the win over Bournemouth with a muscle injury. In any case, Caoimhin Kelleher would likely have played in this domestic cup competition.

Summer signing Federico Chiesa should be given a first start, while the likes of Joe Gomez and Jarell Quansah should line up at centre-back.

West Ham and new manager Julen Lopetegui are in desperate need of a win, but the options are fairly limited with Niclas Fullkrug still sidelined.

Guido Rodriguez suffered the ignominy of a first-half substitution in the loss to Chelsea, so his chances of facing Liverpool are limited with Tomas Soucek available. Carlos Soler, Jean-Clair Todibo and Michail Antonio should all also come in, while Lukasz Fabianski gets the nod in goal.

Julen Lopetegui needs a win

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Liverpool vs West Ham prediction

Liverpool have to be favourites, albeit it is hardly an ideal first game for them either.

Liverpool to win, 2-1.

Head to head (h2h) history and results

Liverpool wins: 83

Draws: 39

West Ham wins: 29

Liverpool vs West Ham latest odds

Liverpool to advance: 3/10

West Ham to advance: 8/1

Odds via Betfair and subject to change.