Bournemouth are still winless in the Premier League, while Liverpool are gaining momentum: prediction for Bournemouth vs Liverpool
The fifth-round Premier League clash between Bournemouth and Liverpool will take place on September 20 at the Vitality Stadium. The hosts have collected three points from four matches and are still without a league win, while the Merseysiders have six points.
Bournemouth: European victory ahead of a difficult match
Marco Rose's side played the first European match in their history on Thursday and defeated Real Sociedad 2-1 in Spain. Things have been more difficult in the Premier League: after losing to Manchester City, Bournemouth have drawn three games in a row.
At home, however, the team feel confident and have gone unbeaten in 12 matches in all competitions. The main question ahead of Sunday's game is how fresh the hosts will look after an energy-sapping Europa League trip.
Liverpool: three wins in six matches under Iraola
Andoni Iraola's side beat Tottenham 3-1 in the League Cup in midweek to extend their positive run. In their last four matches, Liverpool have kept two clean sheets and scored seven goals.
The Merseysiders have dropped points too often in the league so far, drawing three of their four matches. However, the visitors had more time to recover before travelling to Bournemouth, while their attack is expected to feature Alexander Isak, Cody Gakpo and Bradley Barcola.
Match facts and head-to-head record
- Bournemouth have failed to win any of their opening four Premier League matches.
- Liverpool have won six of their last seven meetings with Bournemouth.
- Bournemouth are unbeaten at the Vitality in 12 consecutive matches in all competitions.
- Bournemouth have scored at least one goal in nine of their last 10 home Premier League matches
- At least two goals have been scored in nine of Bournemouth's last 10 home matches in English league competitions
- Over 2.5 total goals have landed in six of Liverpool's last seven away Premier League matches
Visitors can take advantage of their opponents' fatigue: prediction for Bournemouth vs Liverpool
Bournemouth are dangerous at home and capable of causing problems for their former manager Andoni Iraola. However, after their European trip, the team may lack freshness in the second half.
Liverpool have had more time to recover and are gradually improving in both phases of the game. If the visitors make the most of their advantage in attacking quality, they should secure a win.
