Bournemouth vs Liverpool Predictions

This is going to be a tough game for Arne Slot’s Liverpool, with the fact that they are playing away from at the Vitality Stadium. The best bet in this clash should be goal-goal

Match info: Premier League

Venue: Vitality Stadium, Dorset

Date: Saturday, 24^thJanuary 2026

Time: 4 pm Nigerian time

Still searching for their first Premier League victory of 2026, Liverpool head south to battle Bournemouth in Saturday's 5.30pm kickoff.

The Reds return to British shores on the back of a 3-0 Champions League romping of Marseille, two days after the Cherries' 1-1 draw with Brighton & Hove Albion.

Head-to-head:

• Bournemouth have two won of the 17 Premier League meetings between the two teams.
• Liverpool recorded 14 victories.
• The remaining clash ended in a draw.
• Liverpool carry a 13-game unbeaten streak into this clash.
• Bournemouth’s discipline is a worry, as opponents have won 270 free-kicks against the Cherries this season. This is the third-highest number in the league.
• Liverpool’s last loss at the Vitality was back in March 2023.
• Eight of their last 10 encounters produced at least three goals.

Form:

• Bournemouth in the league: L-D-L-W-D
• Bournemouth in all competitions: D-L-W-L-D
• Liverpool in the league: D-D-D-D-W
• Liverpool in all competitions: D-D-W-D-W

Team News:

• Unavailable players for Bournemouth: Will Dennis, Matai Akinmboni, Justin Kluivert, Tyler Adams, Ben Gannon Doak, David Brooks, and Enes Ünal (all due to injury).
• Unavailable players for Liverpool: Conor Bradley, Giovanni Leoni, Stefan Bajcetic, and Federico Chiesa (all due to injury).

Player(s) to watch:

• Eli Junior Kroupi is the spark in the Cherries’ attack this season. The 19-year-old French forward is beating the odds. He has scored seven times from a mere 3.70 expected goals across 17 matches. His clinical finishing keeps Iraola’s side in games. This comes despite his lack of assists and a modest 6.92 average match rating.
• Hugo Ekitike leads the line for the Reds with plenty of physical strength. Since arriving from Frankfurt, he has chipped in with eight goals and two assists. These stats come from nineteen Premier League appearances. His 6.46 expected goals figure show she is getting into the right spots consistently. Ekitike currently holds a respectable 6.99 rating as he pushes Liverpool’s title charge forward.