After FINAL Warning, Slot Reveals Tactical Adjustments to Save His Job - West Ham vs Liverpool Prediction and Preview

In what could be described as one of three games to save his job, Arne Slot and his Liverpool side travel to West Ham United on Sunday. A victory is paramount to the defending champions where whereas another defeat could spell the end of the road for him.

Find out what Slot can do differently to save his job in this West Ham vs Liverpool prediction, West Ham vs Liverpool preview and also find out West Ham vs Liverpool injuries and West Ham vs Liverpool predicted lineups.

West Ham vs Liverpool Preview

Just over six months ago, Arne Slot was on top of the world. He not only took up a tough Liverpool job, but he aced it by delivering a Premier League trophy in his debut season. Just six months later, he was handed a final warning to start winning to save his job. Despite starting the season brilliantly, courtesy of thrilling late winners, everything caught up to Liverpool. The Reds lost nine out of their 12 previous games in all competitions.

Through that run, they have been naive in attack, error-prone at the back and atrocious in the middle, with little to no intent to win the ball back. Their previous two defeats to Nottingham Forest (3-0) in the league and PSV (4-1) were especially catastrophic, as the players gave up without a fight. Although injuries played a part, Slot's poor tactics were at fault too. The manager's substitutions did more harm than good at times. He is also stubborn in terms of his lineup.

But if he can implement any changes to produce the results, now is the time. Though Slot argues he does not have enough players to change tactics, his strategy in and out of possession must change to start winning. He might not have another chance to do so if the Hammers strike a heavy blow.

West Ham, meanwhile, will go direct from the word go to pounce on Liverpool's weakness. Nuno Espirito Santo came in with one task and is steering the ship in the right direction. The Irons are on a three-game unbeaten run and have won their previous two games at home. Nuno's tactics are simplistic in nature.

He is maximising the threat of his target man, Callum Wilson, who is scoring freely again. With strength and physicality, they will be aiming to bully Liverpool's midfield, which is lacking the bite now. With Liverpool in a vulnerable state, they know a first victory against them is possible for the first time since 2023. With Leeds United losing again, another victory will propel them further up the table.

West Ham vs Liverpool Match Info

Match Name: Premier League, Matchday 13

Stadium Name: London Stadium, London, UK

Kickoff Time: 30th November 2025, 14:05 GMT

West Ham United Team News

West Ham have positive news as Crysencio Summerville is fit again. The Dutch winger scored a famous late winner at Anfield once and will be glad to inflict more hurt on them. With Niclas Fullkrug still injured, Callum Wilson will play up top with Jarrod Bowen. Summerville's inclusion will probably prompt Nuno to field a back four instead of a back three. Here's more information on the West Ham vs Liverpool predicted lineups.

West Ham Predicted XI (4-3-3):

Goalkeeper: Areola

Defenders: Wan-Bissaka, Todibo, Kilman, Diouf

Midfielders: Fernandes, Scarles, Paqueta

Forwards: Bowen, Wilson, Summerville

Liverpool Team News

Hugo Ekitike's midweek injury put his participation on the weekend in jeopardy. Alexander Isak will be set to start if Ekitike is ruled out. Cody Gakpo's poor form will force Slot's hand as the squad has no natural right-back as well. Joe Gomez will be given a run-in in the defence as he tries to fix his side's defence.

Liverpool Predicted XI (4-2-3-1):

Goalkeeper: Alisson

Defenders: Gomez, Konate, Van Dijk, Kerkez

Midfielders: Gravenberch, Jones; Sala, Szoboszlai, Chiesa

Forward: Isak

West Ham vs Liverpool Injury List

Liverpool has more injuries to deal with than West Ham heading into the clash. Let's take a look at the West Ham vs Liverpool Injury List.

West Ham Injury List

Here are the injured players for West Ham United.

Liverpool Injury List

Liverpool misses several key starters for this clash.

West Ham vs Liverpool Prediction

If West Ham wants to get a result against Liverpool, this is the best time ever. However, expect Liverpool to approach this game with a now-or-never attitude. With the manager's job on the line, the defending champions will be keen to turn their fortunes around and hit form ahead of the crucial Champions League games.

SportsDunia's West Ham vs Liverpool Prediction: West Ham 1-2 Liverpool