Defending EFL Cup champions Liverpool will host West Ham United in their Carabao Cup 2024-25 opener at Anfield.
The Liverpool vs West Ham EFL Cup 2024-25 match will start at 12:30 AM Indian Standard Time (IST) on Thursday, September 26.
Under former manager Jurgen Klopp, Liverpool won the Carabao Cup for a record-extending 10th time after they beat Chelsea 1-0 in the EFL Cup 2023-24 final at Wembley Stadium in February.
The Reds rode on captain Virgil van Dijk’s match-winning goal in the 118th minute to claim the Carabao Cup for the second time in three years.
Liverpool will head into the EFL Cup 2024-25 fixture high on confidence after they defeated Bournemouth 3-0 in the ongoing Premier League at Anfield.
Luis Diaz netted a brace while Darwin Nunez scored the third goal to guide the Reds to a comprehensive win.
Led by their newly-appointed manager Arne Slot, Liverpool are currently placed second in the Premier League 2024-25 standings with 12 points from five matches.
New summer signing Federico Chiesa could make his first start for Liverpool against West Ham while Caoimhin Kelleher is expected to retain his place in goal for the upcoming EFL Cup clash.
On the other hand, West Ham have made a disappointing start to their 2024-25 season.
Under manager Julen Lopetegui, West Ham will aim to bounce back after succumbing to a 0-3 defeat against Chelsea in their previous Premier League 2024-25 fixture at the London Stadium on Saturday.
Having registered one win, one draw and suffered three losses, the Hammers are currently placed 14th in the Premier League 2024-25 standings.
Ahead of the crucial EFL Cup 2024-25, West Ham will once again miss the services of their German forward Niclas Fullkrug due to a calf injury.
The likes of Michail Antonio, Carlos Soler, Jean-Clair Todibo and Tomas Soucek could be drafted in West Ham’s starting XI against Liverpool.
Meanwhile, West Ham have previously finished runners-up twice in the EFL Cup history in 1966 and 1981.
Liverpool vs West Ham head-to-head
The Liverpool vs West Ham head-to-head record favours the Reds. Liverpool have won 83 of the 150 matches that have played against each other so far. West Ham have registered 29 victories. As many as 38 matches have ended in draws.
The last time these two sides met, Liverpool were held to a 2-2 draw by West Ham in a Premier League 2023-24 clash at the London Stadium in April.
Where to watch Liverpool vs West Ham Carabao Cup 2024-25 match live in India
Live streaming of the Liverpool vs West Ham Carabao Cup 2024-25 third round match will be available on the FanCode app and website in India.
There will be no live telecast of the Liverpool vs West Ham EFL Cup 2024-25 third round match on any TV channel in India.
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