Liverpool vs Bournemouth prediction, H2H & Probable Line-ups - September 21, 2024
One of the fixtures in the fifth round of the Premier League will take place on Saturday at Anfield, where Liverpool will host Bournemouth. Here’s the prediction from the expert team at Dailysports.
Liverpool
The "Reds" fell out of the title race last season under Jürgen Klopp, unable to keep pace with Manchester City and Arsenal. This summer, the club appointed Dutchman Arne Slot as the new manager, and so far, his tenure has been promising.
Liverpool started the Premier League season strongly, securing victories over Ipswich (2-0), Brentford (2-0), and Manchester United (3-0). However, their winning streak was unexpectedly halted in their recent home match against Nottingham Forest, where they lost 0-1. Midweek, Liverpool bounced back with a 3-1 away win against AC Milan in the Champions League.
Bournemouth
The "Cherries" have started the new season in their usual style, currently sitting 11th in the Premier League table. With five points from four matches, Bournemouth trails the European spots by four points. Their first defeat came last weekend at home against Chelsea.
Bournemouth had a chance to lead at halftime but missed a penalty through Éverson. Chelsea capitalized on their opportunity late in the second half. Prior to that, Bournemouth had managed a dramatic 3-2 win over Everton after trailing 0-2. They drew with Newcastle and Nottingham Forest in their opening two matches.
Match Facts
- The "Total Over 2.5" bet has hit in 4 of the last 5 matches between these teams.
- The "Both Teams to Score" bet has hit in only 2 of the last 5 encounters.
- In 4 of the last 5 matches involving Liverpool, only one team has scored.
H2H
Liverpool won all three encounters against Bournemouth last season, with scores of 3-1 and 4-0 in the Premier League and 2-1 in the League Cup. In their last eight home matches against Bournemouth, Liverpool has won seven times.
Probable Line-ups
- Liverpool: Alisson, Alexander-Arnold, Van Dijk, Konaté, Tsimikas, Gravenberch, Mac Allister, Salah, Szoboszlai, Gakpo, Jota
- Bournemouth: Travers, Kerkez, Senesi, Zabarnyi, Smith, Christie, Cook, Tavernier, Kluivert, Semenyo, Éverson
Prediction
Liverpool's solid performance in the Champions League suggests they are set to secure another three points in the Premier League. We anticipate a strong showing from Liverpool, and our bet is "Liverpool to Win with a -1.5 Handicap" at odds of 1.80.
