Premier League: Bournemouth vs Liverpool Prediction, head-to-head, team news, possible line-ups, and betting tips

Liverpool bounced back with victory over Bournemouth

Premier League: Bournemouth vs Liverpool Prediction, head-to-head, team news, possible line-ups, and betting tips

Kolawole Babatunde 09:25 - 31.01.2025

Two of the Premier League’s in-form teams will go head-to-head when the Cherries welcome league leaders Liverpool to the Vitality Stadium on Saturday evening. Here are predictions, team news, betting tips, and possible line-ups for the game.

Bournemouth recently thrashed an in-form Nottingham Forest 5-0, and that was a statement victory for Andoni Iraola’s men, who are looking to push for an European place.

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Having already picked up wins against top teams like Arsenal and Manchester City, the Cherries will hope to add Liverpool to that list this weekend.

The Reds continue to set the pace at the top of the Premier League, maintaining control of the title race with a six-point gap restored over second-placed Arsenal after the comprehensive 4-1 victory against Ipswich.

Arne Slot was able to rotate his squad significantly for Wednesday’s UEFA Champions League defeat to PSV, which meant the big names in the team got some needed rest ahead of Saturday’s crucial game. 

Bournemouth vs Liverpool Head to Head

Ghana's Antoine Semenyo against Nigeria's Ola Aina | Imago
Semenyo and his Bournemouth teammates celebrate his goal. Ghana's Antoine Semenyo against Nigeria's Ola Aina | Imago

Liverpool boast an impressive record against Bournemouth, winning 18 of the 23 meetings between the sides, while the Cherries have managed just two victories.  

After collecting four points from their first four Premier League encounters with Liverpool, Bournemouth have struggled in recent years, claiming only three points from their last 11 league meetings with the Reds.  

Liverpool have also found the net in 14 of their last 15 Premier League clashes with Bournemouth, scoring at least three goals in 10 of those matches.  

Both Bournemouth and Liverpool are currently on two of the three longest active unbeaten runs in the Premier League, and that will be put to test on Saturday. 

Bournemouth vs Liverpool Team News and Possible Lineups 

Bournemouth vs Liverpool
Milos Kerkez of Bournemouth (Credit: Imago)

The hosts have several injury concerns, with James Hill, Marcos Senesi, Enes Unal, and Evanilson all sidelined.  

However, they also have some good news, with Luis Sinisterra, Alex Scott, and Adam Smith all back in contention for a place in the team this weekend.

Liverpool, meanwhile, rested key players for their midweek trip to PSV, with Trent Alexander-Arnold, Luis Diaz, Mohamed Salah, Alexis Mac Allister, and Virgil van Dijk all left at home, all of whom are expected to return for this clash.

Joe Gomez has resumed training, but Curtis Jones and Diogo Jota remain doubtful due to injury.

Bournemouth vs Liverpool
Diogo Jota

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

Kepa (GK); Cook, Zabarnyi, Huijsen, Kerkez; Christie, Adams; Brooks, Kluivert, Semenyo; Ouattara

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

Alisson (GK); Alexander-Arnold, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson; Gravenberch, Mac Allister; Salah, Szoboszlai, Gakpo; Diaz

Bournemouth vs Liverpool Predictions & Betting Tips

This clash is expected to be tough one for the league leaders, given Bournemouth’s resilience, especially at the Vitality Stadium.

However, the hosts have a long injury list and lack depth at the moment, and this could make the difference for Liverpool, who have options on the bench that could unlock a tight game.

Both teams to score

Over 1.5 goals

Any team to score three or more goals in a row – No

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