AFC Bournemouth vs Liverpool FC, English Premier League 2024-25, Today Match Prediction

AFC Bournemouth vs Liverpool FC Match Prediction & Analysis

Bournemouth prepare for a blockbuster clash against Liverpool this Saturday at 8:30 p.m. IST. With the Reds aim to consolidate their position at the top of the table, and the Cherries looking to extend their winning run, expect a high-intensity battle at the Vitality Stadium. 

The hosts will back themselves to cause an upset, riding an 11-match unbeaten streak, fresh off demolishing Nottingham Forest 5-0 and Newcastle 4-1 in consecutive matches. But standing in their way is Arne Slot’s Liverpool, a side that has tasted defeat just once all season and is fresh off a commanding 4-1 win over Ipswich. 

Current Standings: With 40 points from 23  games, Bournemouth are currently placed 7th in the points table, while Liverpool sits pretty at the top of the table with 53 points from 22 games. 

Head-to-Head Record: Liverpool has dominated this rivalry of 15 games, with a record of 12 wins and 2 losses. 

TEAMS PREVIEW

AFC Bournemouth Preview

Bournemouth’s red-hot form shows no signs of cooling as they thrashed Nottingham Forest, adding another top-five scalp to their collection after dismantling Newcastle just a week earlier. Their unbeaten streak is gaining serious momentum, and the Cherries are making a habit of humbling teams up the ladder. 

Not only are they toppling them but they themselves are becoming one. Now sitting seventh, the Cherries have a golden chance to crack the top five with an upset on Saturday, proving their rise is no fluke. Having battled through tough tests up to the Liverpool clash, Bournemouth now have a golden chance to rack up points with a favorable run ahead, facing the likes of Southampton and Wolves in the next two fixtures. 

After a hat-trick in the previous game, Justin Kluivert shone again, scoring Bournemouth’s opener and assisting the second against Forest. With 12 goal involvements in his last 12 league games—more than his previous 42 combined—he’s the one to watch against Liverpool.

Team News 

Bournemouth’s impressive run faces a tough test as they battle a lengthy injury list, missing key names like Adam Smith, Alex Scott, Enes Unal, Evanilson, Julian Araujo, Luis Sinisterra, Marcos Senesi, and Marcus Tavernier.

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

Liverpool FC Preview

After a brief dip by their high standards—two draws in a row—Liverpool are back in top form, securing consecutive wins, including a dominant victory over Ipswich. Regardless, it’’s been a bumpy month for league leaders Liverpool—draws with Man Utd and Forest, a defeat in the EFL Cup semi-final, and a last-gasp win at Brentford have exposed some cracks. However, the worrying part for rivals is that they might have already weathered their storm without losing any ground in the title race. 

In their last encounter, Luis Díaz was the star, leading Liverpool to a dominant 3-0 home victory. The Colombian winger was electric from the left, tearing through the opposition and scoring a first-half brace that left little doubt about the outcome. His blistering pace and creativity made him a nightmare for the visitors then. With 8 goals and 2 assists, Díaz is now right alongside Salah and Gakpo as one of Liverpool’s key threats, a player to keep a close eye on. 

Team News 

Ahead of their showdown with Bournemouth, Liverpool will be without Diogo Jota, Joe Gomez, and Curtis Jones. Jota is still sidelined following a recent injury, Gomez continues to recover from a hamstring issue, and Jones, who picked up a knock during the Champions League tie against Lille, remains unavailable.

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

AFC BOURNEMOUTH vs LIVERPOOL FC
Winning Prediction

In an ideal world, Bournemouth would have entered this match as favorites, boasting an impressive nine-game unbeaten run at home and an 11-game unbeaten streak in the Premier League. However, standing in their way is Liverpool, who have been unstoppable in 29 of their last 39 matches across all competitions. The Reds also have a strong recent record against the Cherries, winning five of their last six encounters. Nonetheless, it should be a cracker of a game filled with drama and goals.

As far as the odds are concerned, Liverpool are favored by most betting sites. Liverpool are the favorites to win their match against Bournemouth, with odds of 1.71 compared to Bournemouth's 4.50, while a draw is at 4.30.

Liverpool to Win (1-2)

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