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

Liverpool FC vs AFC Bournemouth Match Prediction & Analysis

In another exciting match, this weekend, Arne Slot’s Liverpool will clash with Andoni Iraola’s Bournemouth at the Anfield Stadium at 7:30 pm IST.  Liverpool lost their previous match with Nottingham Forest 0-1. Bournemouth also faced a defeat in the home match against Chelsea 0-1 due to Christopher Nkunku’s winning goal.   

Liverpool has dominated this rivalry with an impressive win percentage of 79. Furthermore, Liverpool has won nine of their last 10 games against Bournemouth. In addition to that, Bournemouth has lost nine of their last ten away games across all competitions against the Reds. And they should be wary of Liverpool coming off a defeat at Anfield. The last time the Reds lost consecutive games at Anfield was in 2021.

Current Standings: Liverpool are currently in the 4th position, with three wins and one loss, and a goal differential of +6. Meanwhile, the Cherries are at the 11th position with one win, two draws, one loss and a goal differential of zero. 

Head to Head Record: Both Liverpool and Bournemouth have played 14 Premier League matches together. According to the stats, Liverpool has dominated Bournemouth by winning 11 games (6 home and 5 away) whereas the latter has won 2 at home. Additionally, one match has resulted in a draw.

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Anfield has long served as a fortress for Liverpool. However, it has been breached just two games into the season, and by a team that finished 17th last season. Mind you, the Reds only lost once at Anfield last season. Until that setback, everything was going well for Arne Slot, as his side had won three games without conceding a goal, but now he has something to ponder, and it's time for 'Riposte'. 

What went wrong? 

Slot's theory revolves around maintaining the ball in possession and waiting for the right moment to attack. Unfortunately, because they waited too long to make any proactive shifts to the attack, that moment did not occur. Finally, they finished with 69% possession and an xG of 0.87. Their lowest xG in the four games. Clearly, the Reds missed Klopp's frantic and forceful style of play, which may have helped them move Forrest out of their low block. 

Following the Reds' loss last weekend, changes to the starting lineup are possible, with Cody Gakpo trying to make the cut. Furthermore, Gakpo started against Milan in the Champions League and finished with an assist. Harvey Elliott is still out with an injury, and Federico Chiesa is still working his way back to full match fitness.

Stats that matter 

Liverpool are ranked the fifth best in ball possession with 60.2% averaging 15.5 shots per game. The Reds score an average of 1.75 goals per match with a shooting accuracy of 34%. Both Luis Diaz and Mohamed Salah are the top scorers with 3 goals each. The team averages 2.2 saves per game, the fourth worst in the season. They have conceded an average of 0.25 goals per match.  

Liverpool Starting Lineup: A.Becker (GK); V.van Dijk, I.Konate, A.Robertson, T.Alexander-Arnold (Defenders); L.Diaz, D.Szoboszlai, A.Mac Allister, M.Salah, R.Gravenberch (Midfielders); D.Jota (Forward)

AFC Bournemouth Preview

Given their difficult schedule, Andoni Iraola's team has done well, picking up five points so far. Two of the draws, against Nottingham Forest and Newcastle United, may have resulted in victory if not for questionable referee decisions. However, their most notable performance during the period came against Everton, when they rallied from a 2-0 deficit to win 3-2. This triumph demonstrates the team's never-say-die attitude, which will be required when they meet Liverpool at Anfield.  

The cherries' finishing is the one area that demands urgent work. They had roughly 19 shots against Chelsea and an xG of 1.78, but they did not score. This season, they have a total xG of 8.94 but only five goals to show for. 

Possible changes 

Tyler Adams and Dango Ouattara are both expected to miss the trip to Merseyside due to injury. Andoni Iraola may make a change or two for this game as the Cherries aim for more ruthlessness in attack, with Luis Sinisterra a strong option for a starting role.

Stats that matter 

Bournemouth are ranked 13th in ball possession with 43% averaging 16.2 shots per game. The Cherries score an average of 1.25 goals per match with a shooting accuracy of 34%. Antoine Semenyo is the top scorer with 2 goals. Both Luis Sinisterra and Lewis Cookl are the top scorers with one goal each. The team averages 4.8 saves per game, the second best in the season. They have conceded an average of 1.25 goals per match.  

Bournemouth Starting Lineup: M. Travers (GK); M.Kerkez, M.Senesi, A.Smith, I.Zabarnyi (Defenders); L.Cook, R.Christie, M.Tavernier, J.Kluivert, A.Semenyo (Midfielders); Evanilson (Forward)

LIVERPOOL FC vs AFC BOURNEMOUTH
Winning Prediction

Bournemouth can only win this game by taking advantage of the opportunities that come their way. Liverpool will not give them the possession that the Cherries had against some of the other clubs, but they have shown vulnerability on the counterattack. Regardless, we foresee a comfortable win for Liverpool, with Slot learning from his mistakes from the last game.

Liverpool to win (3-0)

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