Liverpool vs Bournemouth Prediction & Betting Tips

Friday | 19:00 UTC | Anfield | Premier League

The Premier League returns on Friday night as champions Liverpool begin their title defence at home to Bournemouth. Arne Slot’s side stormed to the crown last season, finishing 10 points clear of Arsenal, and boasting the division’s best home xG ratio (69%) with 14 wins from 19 matches at Anfield.

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Liverpool vs Bournemouth Prediction

Liverpool enter the new campaign with major changes and an emotional backdrop following the passing of Diogo Jota in July. Big-money arrivals Florian Wirtz (£116m) and Hugo Ekitike (£79m) have strengthened their attack after the departure of Trent Alexander-Arnold to Real Madrid.

Pre-season showed plenty of attacking promise — scoring twice or more in every match — but defensive issues remain, with goals conceded in all six outings. They drew 2-2 with Crystal Palace in the Community Shield before losing on penalties.

Bournemouth, meanwhile, are fresh from their highest-ever Premier League finish (9th) under Andoni Iraola. Away from home last season, they ranked 6th with seven wins and had the third-best away xPTS (31.33). But summer departures have stripped their back line, with three regular defenders moving on.

With both sides carrying attacking intent and defensive question marks, goals are expected in this curtain-raiser.

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Liverpool vs Bournemouth Prediction & Odds

Liverpool are heavy favourites at 1.33, with the draw at 5.50 and Bournemouth at 9.00. Over 2.5 goals is 1.44, while both teams to score is priced at 1.75 — notable given Liverpool’s 63% home BTTS rate last season and Bournemouth’s league-high 79% on the road.

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Liverpool vs Bournemouth Tips

Tyler Adams and Antoine Semenyo stand out in the fouls market. Adams averaged 1.9 fouls per away start last season, while Semenyo led the league with 73 fouls overall and 38 in away matches.

Liverpool’s dominance in possession should force Bournemouth into plenty of defensive work, making both players strong candidates to commit 2+ fouls each.

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Liverpool vs Bournemouth Predicted Lineups

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, Hill, Senesi, Truffert; Adams, Traore; Tavernier, Scott, Semenyo; Evanilson

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Liverpool vs Bournemouth Betting Tips & Predictions

✅ Liverpool Win & BTTS – 2.40
✅ Tyler Adams Over 1.5 Fouls – 3.25
✅ Antoine Semenyo to be carded – 4.00

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Odds correct at time of writing.