The new Premier League season will get underway this weekend, and the match that will kick everything off is Liverpool vs Bournemouth on Friday, 15 August.
It's an appropriate start to the new campaign, given that Liverpool are the reigning champions, but they haven't been handed a gimme to start the season.
Bournemouth had a brilliant campaign last season, but after losing three of their first-choice back four, it remains to be seen whether they can replicate their performance.
As part of our first round of Premier League betting tips this season, check out our Liverpool vs Bournemouth prediction below.
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Liverpool vs Bournemouth prediction: Goals galore at Anfield
Key Stats
- Bournemouth have lost Ilya Zabarnyi, Dean Huijsen, and Milos Kerkez this summer.
- Liverpool have scored three goals or more in three of their last five matches at Anfield.
- Both teams have scored in seven of Liverpool's last eight Premier League matches.
Correct score prediction: Liverpool 3-1 Bournemouth
Liverpool have added plenty of fresh attacking talent this summer, while Bournemouth have lost their three best defenders. Logically, that suggests that the hosts should have more than enough chances to score three goals or more on Friday night.
However, Liverpool have looked ropey at the back during pre-season, so Bournemouth should have enough to at least get on the scoresheet.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Liverpool the firm favourites
- HOME: 2/7 (1.29) – 77.8%
- DRAW: 5/1 (6.00) – 16.7%
- AWAY: 8/1 (9.00) – 11.1%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
The Liverpool vs Bournemouth odds aren't particularly surprising, and Liverpool deserve their status as pre-match favourites. Ladbrokes have given Liverpool a 77.8% chance of winning the match, while Bournemouth have been given just an 11.1% chance of recording an away victory.
You can find all our predictions for today's games on our football betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: Liverpool domination
This is a fixture that Liverpool have enjoyed in recent seasons, which should fill their fans with confidence ahead of Friday night. The Reds have won their last five matches against Bournemouth, and won last season's corresponding fixture at Anfield 3-0. If Bournemouth do win on Friday, then it will be their first-ever victory at Anfield.
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Liverpool preview: Gravenberch to miss out again
Liverpool looked far more open in midfield in the Community Shield, and that was likely due to the absence of Ryan Gravenberch. The Dutchman will miss out again on Friday as he serves his suspension for being sent off on the final day of the 2024/25 season. Joe Gomez and Conor Bradley will also miss out due to injuries.
Predicted lineup: Alisson (GK), Frimpong, Konate, Van Dijk, Kerkez, Mac Allister, Szoboszlai, Wirtz, Salah, Gakpo, Ekitike
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Bournemouth preview: Too soon for Diakite?
Bournemouth have started the rebuild of their defence by spending big money on Lille defender Bafode Diakite. However, as he only signed for the club on Wednesday, it's unlikely that he will feature at Anfield. The Cherries will also be without Enes Unal, Lews Cook, Ryan Christie, Luis Sinisterra and Justin Kluivert due to different injuries.
Predicted lineup: Petrovic (GK), Araujo, Senesi, Hill, Truffert, Scott, Adams, Semenyo, Tavernier, Ouattara, Evanilson
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Player to watch: Mo Salah
Who else to start with than Mo Salah? The Egyptian won his record-equalling fourth golden boot last season and is looking to put himself out on his own ahead of Thierry Henry this season, and you would be foolish to bet against him. Salah is as much of a goal guarantee as anyone who has ever played in the Premier League, and he will be keen to get off to a hot start.