Bournemouth vs Liverpool Prediction, Preview, Predicted Lineups and Team News | Premier League, February 1, 2025
Bournemouth vs Liverpool Preview
- Tournament: Premier League
- Date: Saturday, Feb 1
- Kick-off Time: 03:00 pm GMT
- Venue: Vitality Stadium, England
Liverpool will travel to Bournemouth for their 23rd game of the 2024/25 Premier League season at Vitality Stadium. The Reds will aim to maintain their momentum and increase their lead at the top of the league table.
Hosts Bournemouth are challenging for the European spots this season as they sit seventh in the Premier League standings with 40 points after 23 games. The home side boasts the best defensive records in the division and has recorded 77 shots, and 1,462 passes and maintained a 49.1% possession in their past five games. Justin Kluivert is currently the leading goalscorer with 12 goals whereas Marcus Tavernier is leading the assists board with five.
Meanwhile, Liverpool would want to maintain their top position in the Premier League after 22 games with 53 points. The home side boasts the best offensive records in the division and has recorded 117 shots, and 2,419 passes and maintained a 65% possession in their past five games. Without a doubt, Salah is leading the goalscoring charts with 23 to his name, followed by Luis Diaz who has scored 12 goals. Mo Salah is also leading the assists chart with a whopping 17 to his name followed by Trent Alexander-Arnold with seven.
Bournemouth Team News
Bournemouth would be without the services of Evanilson (foot), Enes Unal (ACL), Alex Scott (knee), James Hill (hamstring), Marcos Senesi (thigh), Julian Araujo (thigh), Luis Sinisterra (thigh) and Adam Smith (muscle) in this tie. Marcus Tavernier has returned from his hamstring injury and would be available this weekend.
Liverpool Team News
As for the visiting side, they do not have a major injury crisis to deal with this season. Mohamed Salah, Virgil van Dijk and Trent Alexander-Arnold are expected to return to the starting lineup. Joe Gomez and Diogo Jota are the only players occupying the treatment room who are only a few weeks away from returning.
Bournemouth vs Liverpool Predicted Lineups
Bournemouth Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1):
Goalkeeper: Kepa
Defenders: Cook, Zabarnyi, Huijsen, Kerkez
Midfielders: Christie, Adams;
Forwards: Brooks, Kluivert, Semenyo; Ouattara
Liverpool Predicted Lineup (4-3-3):
Goalkeeper: Alisson
Defenders: Alexander-Arnold, Konate, Van Dijk, Tsimikas
Midfielders: Mac Allister, Gravenberch
Forwards: Salah, Jones, Gakpo; Jota
Bournemouth vs Liverpool Head-to-Head Record
The two sides have faced off only 23 times, with Liverpool winning 18 of those games. Bournemouth have won two ties between both sides, whereas the remaining three games ended in a draw.
| Date | Match | Competition |
| September 21, 2024 | Liverpool 3-0 Bournemouth | Premier League |
| January 21, 2024 | Bournemouth 0-4 Liverpool | Premier League |
| November 01, 2023 | Bournemouth 1-2 Liverpool | League Cup |
| August 19, 2023 | Liverpool 3-1 Bournemouth | Premier League |
| March 11, 2023 | Bournemouth 1-0 Liverpool | Premier League |
Key Players to Watch in Bournemouth vs Liverpool
Justin Kluivert (Bournemouth)
Bournemouth forward Justin Kluivert has enjoyed a rich vein of form this season and has bagged 11 goals and four assists in the Premier League this season. He has scored five goals in his last three appearances with an xG of 1.93.
Mo Salah (Liverpool)
Liverpool forward Mo Salah has been in stellar form for the Premier League leaders this season. The Egyptian is leading the Premier League charts with 19 goals and had an xG of 2.91 in his last five matches.
Bournemouth vs Liverpool Prediction
Bournemouth are not the favourites for this tie despite their stellar start to the Premier League campaign. The Cherries have been the surprise package in the English top flight this season and are currently enjoying a club-record 12-game unbeaten run in the Premier League. They are coming off a thumping 5-0 win over Nottingham Forest.
As for Liverpool, they are leading the Premier League standings and will aim to increase their lead this weekend. The Reds have been particularly formidable away from home but sustained a 3-2 defeat in their latest UCL game. But they remain one of the most dangerous counter-attacking teams in the world.
Predicted Score: Bournemouth 1-3 Liverpool
Where to Watch Bournemouth vs Liverpool Live?
| Country | Where to watch |
| USA | NBC platforms |
| UK | Sky Sports |
| India | Star Sports/Disney+ Hotstar |
FAQs
Q. When is Bournemouth vs Liverpool?
The Bournemouth vs Liverpool game will be played on 1st February at Vitality Stadium.
Q. Where to watch Bournemouth vs Liverpool live for free?
The game between Bournemouth and Liverpool can be watched on Fubo, Hulu + Live TV and DirecTV Stream.
Q. What is the predicted score in Bournemouth vs Liverpool?
The predicted score for Bournemouth vs Liverpool is 1-3.
Q. What is the head-to-head record for Bournemouth vs Liverpool?
Both Bournemouth and Liverpool played 23 games. Liverpool recorded 18 wins, Bournemouth managed two whereas the three other games ended in a draw.