Bournemouth vs Liverpool preview: Recent form, broadcast info, line-ups and forecasts
Following a hugely morale-boosting Champions League triumph over Marseille in midweek, Liverpool turn their focus back to Premier League action on Saturday.
Arne Slot’s men are unbeaten in their last 10 league outings, although just four of those matches have ended in victory. A run of draws has stopped the Reds from opening up daylight between themselves and their rivals in the race for a top-four spot.
The reigning champions face a lengthy journey to the south coast to meet Bournemouth, in a repeat of the season opener back in August. On that occasion, the Cherries stunned Anfield with a dramatic 4-2 win, sealed by late goals from Federico Chiesa and Mohamed Salah.
Ahead of this weekend’s clash, we assess both sides’ recent form and injury updates before offering a prediction. Those looking to place a bet can also check the latest odds via NonStopCasino.co.uk betting sites outside the UK.
Form guide (last six Premier League matches)
Bournemouth: W1, D3, L2 | GF 10, GA 13 | Pts 6
Since their scoreless draw away at Chelsea in early December, Bournemouth have found the net and conceded in seven consecutive league fixtures, producing 31 goals in total. That tally rises to 37 across eight games when their FA Cup penalty shootout defeat to Newcastle is included.
Their recent victory over Tottenham marked their first league win in 11 matches. Prior to that slump, they had gone eight games unbeaten, a spell that initially saw them climb as high as second before sliding down to 15th.
Liverpool: W2, D4, L0 | GF 7, GA 5 | Pts 10
Liverpool’s league campaign has been defined by momentum swings — five straight wins to begin the season, followed by four losses on the bounce, and now a sequence of four consecutive draws.
Goals have been harder to come by in recent weeks, with two scoreless performances this month. However, defensively the Reds have tightened up, conceding just five goals in seven league matches since the 3-3 draw at Leeds.
How to watch Bournemouth v Liverpool
The game will be shown live in the UK on Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Main Event. Coverage starts at 5pm, with kick-off scheduled for 5:30pm.
Team news
Liverpool may be without Federico Chiesa, who picked up a knock during the warm-up ahead of the Marseille win. Ibrahima Konate is also likely to miss out following the passing of his father. Conor Bradley, Alexander Isak and Giovanni Leoni remain sidelined with longer-term injuries.
Bournemouth are set to be missing several important players, including Justin Kluivert, Ben Gannon Doak, Tyler Adams and Marcus Tavernier. David Brooks and Enes Ünal are nearing a return, but this fixture may come too soon for either.
Prediction
If August’s reverse fixture and Bournemouth’s recent matches are any indication, goals should be on the menu once again.
Liverpool have shown greater solidity at both ends of the pitch in recent weeks, and the confidence gained from Wednesday’s European win could prove decisive. Expect a close contest, but one where the visitors just edge it.
Prediction: Bournemouth 2–3 Liverpool — another potentially thrilling evening for Reds fans.
