Fresh from an impressive midweek Champions League triumph over Marseille, Liverpool shift their focus back to Premier League action this Saturday. Arne Slot’s side remain unbeaten in their last 10 league games, but with only four wins in that span, a string of draws has kept them from creating a gap in the race for a top-four finish.

The reigning champions travel to the south coast to face Bournemouth, a rematch of the season opener in August when the Cherries claimed a dramatic 4-2 victory at Anfield thanks to late strikes from Federico Chiesa and Mo Salah.

Ahead of the clash, here’s a look at form, team news, and our prediction. For those interested in betting, NonStopCasino.co.uk offers odds for UK audiences.

Since their goalless draw at Chelsea in early December, Bournemouth have both scored and conceded in seven consecutive league matches, tallying 31 goals in that period (37 if you include their FA Cup penalty shootout loss to Newcastle). Their recent 1-0 win over Tottenham ended an 11-game league winless streak, following a run of eight unbeaten matches that had seen them rise as high as second in the table before a dramatic slide to 15th.

Liverpool have been somewhat inconsistent this season, starting with five straight wins, then suffering four consecutive losses, and now enduring a run of four draws. Goals have been scarce lately, with the Reds failing to score in two of their last four matches. However, their defense has improved, conceding just five times in seven league games since the 3-3 draw at Leeds.

The game will be shown live in the UK on Sky Sports Premier League and Main Event, with coverage starting at 5:00 pm and kickoff at 5:30 pm.

Liverpool could be without Federico Chiesa, who was a warm-up injury doubt against Marseille, and Ibrahima Konate, who is on compassionate leave following the death of his father. Long-term absentees include Conor Bradley, Alexander Isak, and Giovanni Leoni.

Bournemouth also face several absences, with Justin Kluivert, Ben Gannon Doak, Tyler Adams, and Marcus Tavernier unavailable. David Brooks and Enes Unal are nearing a return but may not feature on Saturday.

Given the season opener and Bournemouth’s recent attacking displays, goals seem likely. Liverpool’s more solid defensive form and confidence from their midweek win suggest they can edge this one.

Our prediction: a thrilling 3-2 away win for the Reds – another potentially dramatic night for Liverpool fans!