Bournemouth vs Liverpool Preview: Lineups, Recent Form, Broadcast Details, and Predictions
Fresh off an impressive midweek Champions League win over Marseille, Liverpool turn their attention back to Premier League action this Saturday. Arne Slot’s side remain unbeaten in their last 10 league games, but with only four victories in that stretch, a series of draws has prevented them from pulling away in the race for a top-four finish.
The reigning champions travel to the south coast to take on Bournemouth, revisiting their season opener in August when the Cherries produced a stunning 4-2 comeback at Anfield, with late goals from Federico Chiesa and Mo Salah sealing the win.
Ahead of the match, here’s a look at the form, team news, and our prediction. For those placing bets, UK viewers can find odds on NonStopCasino.co.uk.
Since drawing 0-0 with Chelsea in early December, Bournemouth have both scored and conceded in seven straight league games, finding the net 31 times during that period (37 if you include their FA Cup penalty shootout loss to Newcastle). Their recent 1-0 victory over Tottenham ended an 11-game winless run, after an eight-match unbeaten spell that briefly lifted them to second in the table before a steep drop to 15th.
Liverpool’s season has been inconsistent:
five straight wins to start, followed by four consecutive losses, and now a run of four draws. Goals have been hard to come by recently, with the Reds failing to score in two of their last four matches. However, their defense has tightened up, conceding just five goals in seven league games since the 3-3 draw at Leeds.
The match will be broadcast live in the UK on Sky Sports Premier League and Main Event, with coverage beginning at 5:00 pm and kickoff at 5:30 pm.
Liverpool may be without Federico Chiesa, who was a doubt after picking up an injury during the warm-up against Marseille, and Ibrahima Konate, who is on compassionate leave following his father’s death. Long-term absentees include Conor Bradley, Alexander Isak, and Giovanni Leoni.
Bournemouth also have several players unavailable, including Justin Kluivert, Ben Gannon Doak, Tyler Adams, and Marcus Tavernier. David Brooks and Enes Unal are close to returning but may not be ready for Saturday.
Given the season opener and Bournemouth’s recent attacking form, goals appear likely. Liverpool’s improved defensive stability and confidence from their midweek win suggest they can come out on top.
Prediction: a thrilling 3-2 away victory for the Reds — another potentially dramatic night for Liverpool fans!