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

The previous confrontation between these clubs ended in favour of the Reds.

Liverpool are ready to host Bournemouth in the match week 1’s opening fixture of the English Premier League 2025-26 season. The interesting contest between these clubs will take place at ground of the defending champions – Anfield.

Liverpool will be at home and are also the defending Premier League champions. They will be keen on beginning their new season on a positive note, but might be feeling a bit low on confidence.

The Reds lost to Crystal Palace in the FA Community Shield battle. The Arne Slot-led side were unable to come up with their best performance.

Bournemouth are coming in after a below-average pre-season run. They were only able to secure a single win in the Premier League Summer Series.

The Cherries were held to a draw against Real Sociedad in their last fixture. Their last few performances against the Anfield giants have been poor and this will keep them under pressure.

Kick-off:

• Location: Liverpool, England
• Stadium: Anfield
• Date: Saturday, August 16
• Kick-off Time: 12:30 a.m. IST (Friday, August 15; 07:00 p.m. GMT/ 03:00 p.m. ET/ 12:00 p.m. PT)
• Referee: Anthony Taylor
• VAR: In use

Form:

Liverpool: L-W-W-W-L

Bournemouth: W-L-L-D

Players to Watch

Hugo Ekitike (Liverpool)

Hugo Ekitike scored an early goal for the Reds in their FA Community Shield match against Crystal Palace. It was a good performance by the 23-year-old forward in the final third for Liverpool. He will yet again play an important role for the hosts.

It will be interesting too se his performance on his Premier League debut.

Antoine Semenyo (Bournemouth)

The 25-year-old winger is going to play a crucial part if the Cherries are looking to get past Liverpool’s defence. Antoine Semenyo can play as a striker as well if needed. He can go wide to build up plays for his fellow teammates and can score goals as well.

With his movement, he might trouble the opponent’s defence.

Match Facts

• Bournemouth are on a three-match winless run.
• Liverpool have won all of their last five matches against the Cherries.
• The Cherries have failed to score a goal in any of their last three games against the Reds.

Liverpool vs Bournemouth: Betting Tips and Odds

• Liverpool to win @3/10 AK Bets
• Goals over 2.5 @2/5 Ladbrokes
• Hugo Ekitike to score @9/2 Boyle Sports

Injury and Team News

Conor Bradley, Joseph Gomez and Stefan Bajcetic will miss out on action for Liverpool as they are injured. Ryan Gravenberch might also miss out due to personal reasons.

Bournemouth will be without the services of Enes Unal, Justin Kluivert, Lewis Cook, Luis Sinisterra and Ryan Christie as they are injured.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 22

Liverpool won: 19

Bournemouth won: 2

Draws: 3

Predicted Lineups

Liverpool predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Alisson (GK); Frimpong, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson; Jones, Szoboszlai; Salah, Wirtz, Gakpo; Ekitike

Bournemouth predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Petrovic (GK); Araujo, Hill, Sensei, Truffert; Adams, Brooks; Semenyo, Winterburn, Tavernier; Evanilson

Match Prediction

The Reds have mostly had an upper hand over the Cherries in the past and will be looking to continue with the same here. Liverpool are likely to come out on top with a win against Bournemouth in Premier League 2025-26 season opener.

Prediction: Liverpool 3-0 Bournemouth

Telecast Details

India: JioHotstar, Star Sports

UK: TNT Sports

USA: NBC Sports

Nigeria: SuperSport

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