Liverpool vs West Ham United: TV channel, prediction, team news and lineups

Holders Liverpool are the record ten-times winners of this competition, aiming to retain the League Cup for the first time since 1984, with West Ham United, potentially, providing a tough first opponent.

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Will Arne Slot's near-perfect start to life at Liverpool manager continue? On Saturday, the Reds swatted aside Bournemouth 3-0 at Anfield, with Luis Díaz bagging a quick-fire brace, before Darwin Núñez's spectacular strike soon after secured the win.

This means Slot has won four of five matches in charge, including beating A.C. Milan at San Siro last mid-week, the shock 1-0 home defeat at the hands of Nottingham Forest the only blot on his copy book thus far.

Liverpool hoisted aloft the Carabao Cup in two of Jürgen Klopp's final three seasons, defeating Chelsea in both the finals of 2022 and 2024, so will they be returning to Wembley on 16 March?

As for West Ham United, they're also under new management, but things aren't going quite so swimmingly for Julen Lopetegui.

The Hammers were easily beaten 3-0 by Chelsea at the weekend, meaning they've won only one of five Premier League fixtures thus far, losing all three in front of their own supporters.

The Irons did oust Bournemouth in the previous round of this competition. Jarrod Bowen deflected home Mohammed Kudus' last-minute shot, but the draw that took place an hour or so later was not at all kind to them.

The Hammers have lost each of their last eight outings at Anfield, claiming just a solitary win in 59 visits there since 1963, with most forecasting another comfortable Reds win here too.

Liverpool vs West Ham United Head-to-Head Record

• Matches Played: 150

• Liverpool Wins: 83. Draws: 38. West Ham United Wins: 29.

Liverpool vs West Ham United: Last 5 Meetings

• 27 April 2024 - West Ham United 2-2 Liverpool

• 20 December 2023 - Liverpool 5-1 West Ham United (EFL Cup)

• 24 September 2023 - Liverpool 3-1 West Ham United

• 26 April 2023 - West Ham United 1-2 Liverpool

• 19 October 2022 - Liverpool 1-0 West Ham United

Liverpool Team News

Alisson sat out Saturday's win due to injury, with Caoimhín Kelleher once again proving to be a more than able deputy, so he will start an 11th successive EFL Cup tie.

Given the squad depth he boast, Arne Slot could make wholesale changes and still name a strong side, with Federico Chiesa's first start the headliner. Harvey Elliott is the sole outfield player injured.

Liverpool predicted lineup vs West Ham United: (4-3-3): Kelleher; Bradley, Gomez, Quansah, Tsimikas; Endō, Morton, Jones; Chiesa, Núñez, Gakpo.

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Federico Chiesa made his Liverpool debut against A.C. Milan last Tuesday, seeing a one-minute cameo, before coming on for the final 18 minutes at the weekend.

Set to start for the first time, the Italian will be looking to announce his arrival, needing to take this chance considering the stiff opposition he faces for a starting spot.

West Ham United Team News

Given that the pressure is already mounting, Julen Lopetegui will surely name his strongest possible XI, aside from in goal where Łukasz Fabiański will be rotated in for Alphonse Areola.

He switched to a back three, featuring Edson Álvarez, at the weekend, but this spectacular backfired, meaning that experiment is likely to be abandoned. Jean-Clair Todibo is set to come into defence, while deadline day arrival Carlos Soler will be hoping to start for the first time; Niclas Füllkrug is out injured.

West Ham United predicted lineup vs Liverpool: (4-3-3): Fabiański; Wan-Bissaka, Todibo, Kilman, Emerson; Álvarez, Rodríguez, Souček; Paquetá, Kudus, Bowen.

West Ham United Player to Watch vs Liverpool

Mohammed Kudus is yet to get off the mark this season, but did score 14 times during his debut campaign in East London, so they'll need him to be back to his best if they stand any chance of victory here.

Liverpool vs West Ham United Prediction

As outlined, we're backing Liverpool to cruise through. West Ham's recent at Anfield is atrocious, almost as bad as their defending at the weekend, while the Reds have scored thrice in three of their last four games, a trend that we're expecting to continue: Liverpool 3-1 West Ham United.

Liverpool vs West Ham United FAQs - Carabao Cup

How to watch Liverpool vs West Ham United Carabao Cup game on TV channel?

Liverpool vs West Ham United Carabao Cup game will be available on the following TV channels;

• UK: Sky Sports Main Event & Sky Sports Football

• USA: Paramount+

• Canada: DAZN Canada

How to watch Liverpool vs West Ham United Carabao Cup game on live streaming?

Liverpool vs West Ham United Carabao Cup game will be available on the following streaming services;

• UK: Sky Sports+ & SkyGO.

• USA: Paramount+.

• Canada: DAZN Canada

What is the date and kick-off time for Liverpool vs West Ham United in the Carabao Cup?

Liverpool vs West Ham United in the Carabao Cup takes place on Wednesday 25 September 2024, with kick off at 20:00 (BST), 15:00 (ET) & 12:00 (PDT).