Preview: Bournemouth vs Liverpool Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | Premier League 2025-26

Liverpool Target Victory At Vitality Stadium In Saturday’s Premier League Clash

The Vitality Stadium prepares for a Saturday evening kick-off that should be a high-energy affair. Liverpool travel south to face AFC Bournemouth. The Reds currently sit fourth in the Premier League table. They arrive on the south coast carrying a 13-game unbeaten run across all competitions.

However, frustration lingers following four consecutive league draws. Arne Slot’s men must convert possession into three points to keep their Champions League hopes on track.

Bournemouth find themselves in 15th position. They are battling to stay clear of the relegation zone. The Cherries have won just once in their previous 13 league outings. Still, their recent 3-2 win over Tottenham Hotspur proves they have what it takes to upset the big teams. Andoni Iraola’s side will rely heavily on Evanilson. He has scored regularly in recent weeks. 

Liverpool welcome the creativity of Dominik Szoboszlai. He is fresh from a great goalscoring performance against Marseille. Meanwhile, Bournemouth must cope without key winger Marcus Tavernier. The midfield battle between Florian Wirtz and Bournemouth’s Lewis Cook will likely set the tone.

History is on the side of the visitors. They have dominated this matchup in recent years. However, the desperate need for points often leads to surprising results at the Vitality. Expect a fast-paced game. Liverpool’s attacking talent should ultimately be too much for Bournemouth’s spirited resistance.

Kick-off:

• Location: Bournemouth, England
• Stadium: Vitality Stadium
• Date and Kickoff time: Saturday, January 24, 2026, 11 PM IST
• Referee: Michael Salisbury
• VAR: Officials are using VAR

Form:

• AFC Bournemouth: D-D-W-L-D
• Liverpool: W-D-W-D-D

Players to watch out for:

Eli Junior Kroupi (Bournemouth)

Eli Junior Kroupi is the spark in the Cherries’ attack this season. The 19-year-old French forward is beating the odds. He has scored seven times from a mere 3.70 expected goals across 17 matches. His clinical finishing keeps Iraola’s side in games. This comes despite his lack of assists and a modest 6.92 average match rating.

Hugo Ekitike (Liverpool)

Hugo Ekitike leads the line for the Reds with plenty of physical strength. Since arriving from Frankfurt, he has chipped in with eight goals and two assists. These stats come from nineteen Premier League appearances.

His 6.46 expected goals figure shows he is getting into the right spots consistently. Ekitike currently holds a respectable 6.99 rating as he pushes Liverpool’s title charge forward.

Match Facts:

• Liverpool carry a 13-game unbeaten streak into this clash. They are hungry for a win after four straight draws slowed them down.
• Bournemouth’s discipline is a worry for Andoni Iraola. Opponents have won 270 free-kicks against the Cherries this season. This is the third-highest number in the league. It leaves them wide open to set-piece goals.
• Jurgen Klopp’s successor has kept up a great record in this fixture. Liverpool have won six games in a row in all competitions. Their last loss at the Vitality was back in March 2023.

AFC Bournemouth vs Liverpool: Betting Tips and Odds:

• Liverpool to Win: 1.91 (Ladbrokes)
• Both Teams to Score (Yes): 1.53 (Ladbrokes)
• Florian Wirtz Anytime Goalscorer: 4.00 (Ladbrokes)

Injuries and Team News:

Unavailable players for AFC Bournemouth: Will Dennis, Matai Akinmboni, Justin Kluivert, Tyler Adams, Ben Gannon Doak, David Brooks, and Enes Ünal (all due to injury).

Unavailable players for Liverpool: Conor Bradley, Giovanni Leoni, Stefan Bajcetic, and Federico Chiesa (all due to injury).

Head-To-Head stats:

• Total matches: 21
• AFC Bournemouth won: 2
• Liverpool won: 18
• Draws: 1

Predicted Starting Lineups:

AFC Bournemouth (4-2-3-1): Djordje Petrovic; James Hill, Bafodé Diakité, Marcos Senesi, Adrien Truffert; Lewis Cook, Alex Scott; Alex Jimenez, Eli Junior Kroupi, Amine Adli; Evanilson

Liverpool (4-2-3-1): Alisson Becker; Jeremie Frimpong, Ibrahima Konaté, Virgil van Dijk, Milos Kerkez; Ryan Gravenberch, Alexis Mac Allister; Mohamed Salah, Dominik Szoboszlai, Florian Wirtz; Hugo Ekitike

Match Prediction:

Arne Slot’s Liverpool side should get the better of Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium this Saturday. Their dangerous attack should take full advantage of the Cherries’ shaky defence.

The hosts will cause problems occasionally through Eli Junior Kroupi. However, the visitors have too much quality up front to miss out on the win. A clear 3-1 win for the Merseysiders looks like the most likely result.

Prediction: Bournemouth 1-3 Liverpool

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