Football judgment Liverpool vs Bournemouth took place at 02:00 on August 16 within the opening round of the English Premier League 2025/26. Bongdaplus analyzes forces information, expected squad, house odds, and prediction.
Liverpool vs Bournemouth performance analysis
In the context of Man City in decline, Arsenal as usual shows that the bravery in the sprint, Arne Slot's Liverpool has taken advantage of to rise up to the Premier League champion, winning the 20th title in history. After the successful campaign with the squad that his predecessor Jurgen Klopp left, Slot coach was making a move to build an empire named his name.
Nearly £ 300 million was pumped into the summer by BLD Liverpool to the Summer Techmart for the Dutch strategist to bring new contracts, complementing all positions on the pitch. Liverpool's goal was clear that they wanted to protect the throne in the Premier League and raise the hope of competing for the Champions League championship in the 2025/26 season.
After the defeat of Crystal Palace on the 11m mark in the Community Shield match, which is not too important, Liverpool will enter the opening match of the Premier League season with Bournemouth, the opponent they have easily defeated last season after both matches (2-0, 3-0). Further, The Kop won the last 5 confrontations.
With Bournemouth, this team has just gone through the 2024/25 campaign of the club's history in the Premier League when winning the highest score (56) and the best defense (46 goals). However, the firm defense of coach Andoni Iraola was torn this summer when he lost 4 pillars including goalkeeper Kepa, midfielder Dean Huijsen, Illia Zabarnyi and defender Milos Kerkez – who moved to Liverpool himself.
The squad was destroyed and not much quality addition has made Bournemouth prepare for the new convincing new season with 4 recent friendly matches (2 draws, 2 losses). With what has been shown, it is clear that Cherries is facing too many challenges in the new season with the trip to Anfield.
Liverpool vs Bournemouth information information
Liverpool continued to be absent Ryan Gravenberch due to suspension, while Joe Gomez and Conor Bradley were injured. On the side of Bournemouth, Enes Unal, Lewis Cook, Ryan Christie, Luis Sinisterra and Justin Kluivert are in the process of recovery of injury.
Expected Liverpool vs Bournemouth squad
- Liverpool (4-2-3-1): Alisson; Frimpong, Konate, Van Dijk, Kerkez; Mac Allister, Szoboszlai; Salah, Wirtz, Gakpo; Ekitike
- Bournemouth (4-2-3-1): Petrovic; Araujo, Senesi, Hill, Truffert; Adams, Scott; Semenyo, Tavernier, Ouattara; Evanilson
Liverpool vs bournemouth
- From 4 goals or more: Bournemouth is witnessing his squad, especially the defense defense this summer, and that can actually increase the pressure on Andoni Iraola's team when confronting Liverpool's powerful attack.
- Liverpool won the first half: The last 5 confrontations witnessed Liverpool early in 4 matches when entering the break. The British Super Cup match also witnessed Liverpool in the explosion and took the 2-1 leading in the first half.
- Mo Salah can score at any time: Striker Mohamed Salah has scored 9 goals in the opening match of the new Premier League season. The Egyptian star also ended the 2024/25 season as the top scorer of the tournament, with a total of 35 goals. Salah is expected to play a more central role in this season, with Jeremie Frimpong's awarded spaces on the right. Although Salah's price may be a bit low, this is a good opportunity to start the season with the odds of 8/11 (order 11 food 8) from Sky Bet.
Football expert predicts Liverpool vs Bournemouth
Ben Knapton, Betfair's data analyst said: “Liverpool and Bournemouth fans can sympathize with a aspect of the team at the present time, which is the shortage of central defenders. Therefore, the opening season has the potential to explode goals.”
Gold Statistics Liverpool vs Bournemouth
The Bournemouth players have never defeated Liverpool in Anfield Sanctuary, only won 1 point in the last 24 matches in the Premier League and lost all 6 trips as the last guest with a total score of 23-2.
Bongdaplus predicts the score of Liverpool vs Bournemouth
The Arne Slot's Liverpool machine seems to have no smoothness needed with the appearance of many recruits, and the opening match of the season may be a bit difficult to win all 3 points.
Predict: 3-2
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