Bournemouth v Liverpool – Preview, Predictions and Best Bets

The Cherries have tasted victory just once in their last 14 matches. The Reds are on a 13-match unbeaten streak, but they’ve drawn their last four EPL fixtures.

Bournemouth Form

The Cherries had 18 from the first nine rounds of action. Since then, it’s just nine points in 13 league fixtures. In their last 14 fixtures overall, they’ve won just once. After three league draws, they lost 4-1 away to Brentford. Two strong displays came next, drawing 2-2 at home to Chelsa and narrowly losing 3-2 at home to Arsenal.

A very late goal from Antoine Semenyo in his final match for the club sealed a 3-2 win over Tottenham. With 3.02 xG produced, they drew 3-3 at Newcastle in the FA Cup but lost on penalties. Last Monday, Bournemouth conceded in injury time to draw 1-1 at Brighton.

Bournemouth Team News

Justin Kluivert is out with a long-term injury. Ben Doak, Julio Soler and Marcus Tavernier are also set to miss out in the wide areas.

David Brooks has twisted his ankle and Tyler Adams has a knee injury. The midfield is ravaged for this match and Ryan Christie may be thrown back into the XI after a long injury.

Bournemouth Motivation

Andoni Iraola is down to the bare bones in the wide areas and in midfield. His won’t style of play and will look for energy and intensity.

A draw here would feel like a good result. They will try to win initially, but could shut up shop later in the clash.

Liverpool Form

The Reds are on a 13-match unbeaten run, having lost nine of the previous 12 fixtures. They won 2-1 at nine-man Tottenham and 2-1 at home to Wolves. Since then, it’s four straight league draws. A 0-0 stalemate vs Leeds at Anfield preceded a late 2-2 draw at Fulham.

A defensive match ended 0-0 away to Arsenal. After smashing Barnsley 4-1 in the FA Cup, they could only play out a 1-1 home draw vs Burnley last weekend. In midweek, the Reds went to Marseille and cruised to a 3-0 win over Roberto de Zerbi’s charges.

Liverpool Team News

Alexander Isak is out long-term, but Mo Salah started in midweek and is fully available after the AFCON. Federico Chiesa will need a late fitness test to see if he can be in the squad for this match.

Defenders Giovanni Leoni and Conor Bradley are both ruled out. Ibrahima Konate is doubtful after the death of his father.

Liverpool Motivation

The Reds are playing much more defensively of late, using a narrow midfield shape. They won’t open up too much at Bournemouth.

Arne Slot’s side will play to win the match. After four straight league draws, another stalemate would feel like a defeat.

Key Stats

• Bournemouth have lost 6 of their last 13 league matches (6 draws, 1 win)
• Bournemouth have lost 12 of their last 13 EPL matches vs Liverpool
• Liverpool are unbeaten in 13 matches (7 wins, 6 draws)
• Liverpool have drawn their last 4 EPL matches
• Liverpool’s Salah has scored 11 goals in 11 league matches vs Bournemouth

Verdict

Liverpool are playing the Cherries at a good time. They should have enough to win, and Salah tends to score against these opponents.

Best Bet: Liverpool win and Over 2.5 goals at 2.80

Goalscorer Tip: Mo Salah to score anytime at 2.80