Liverpool vs Bournemouth Predictions - Hosts to prove too good

Ralph Staniforth

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Last updated: 17 Aug 2023

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Liverpool vs Bournemouth predictions for Saturday’s Premier League match
The fixture is being played at Anfield (16:00 SAST)
Can the Reds notch a first EPL win of the season?

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Liverpool have won to nil in 2 of their last 3 home matches (Getty Images)

Liverpool vs Bournemouth Preview

Liverpool are strong at home and scoring lots of goals. Bournemouth are likely to struggle at Anfield and a home handicap is in play.

Liverpool vs Bournemouth Preview
Head-to-Head
Liverpool Form
Liverpool Injuries & Team News
Bournemouth Form
Bournemouth Injuries & Team News

Liverpool have won to nil in 2 of their last 3 home matches (Premier League)
Liverpool have scored 2+ goals in 6 of their last 7 matches
Liverpool have won to nil in 3 of their last 4 home matches against Bournemouth
Liverpool have scored 2+ goals in their last 5 home matches against Bournemouth
Bournemouth have lost to nil in their last 2 away matches (Premier League)

Head-to-Head

Liverpool have a 14-2 advantage against Bournemouth in 19 meetings with three draws.

Liverpool Form

Liverpool gave up a 1-0 lead and drew 1-1 at Chelsea last time out. Luis Diaz scored on 17 minutes and Liverpool conceded before half time.

The draw followed a pre-season win against Damstadt (3-1) and a defeat against Bayern Munich (4-3).

Jurgen Klopp’s side were unbeaten in 17 of their 18 league home matches last season and won 13.

Liverpool Injuries & Team News

Midfielders Thiago Alcantara and Stefan Bajcetic are out.

Bournemouth Form

Bournemouth bounced back from a goal down and drew 1-1 at home against West Ham on Saturday. The Cherries conceded early before Dominic Solanke equalised with ten minutes remaining.

Bournemouth previously beat Lorient (2-0) and lost against Atalanta (3-1) to cap pre-season.

Bournemouth Injuries & Team News

Defenders Ryan Fredricks and Lewis Cook are unavailable.

Forward Dango Ouattara and midfielders Alex Scott and Marcus Tavernier are out.

Verdict

Liverpool v Bournemouth

Liverpool rarely lose at home and play on the front foot. Bournemouth look unconvincing and a comfortable Liverpool home win is expected.

Liverpool -1

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