Bournemouth vs Liverpool Prediction: Team News and Lineups Preview

Ahead of the weekend, here’s a prediction, team news, lineups, and fixtures preview for Bournemouth vs Liverpool by Tom Winch. You’d have expected a comfortable away victory in recent seasons. The Cherries are flying despite a depleted squad.

Arne Slot’s men are in for a tricky afternoon. They arrive here as favourites, which is understandable. Iraola’s side hit Newcastle for four at St James’ Park and smacked Nottingham Forest 5-0 the following weekend. We could be in for a treat. Bournemouth and Liverpool are two of the in-form sides in the Premier League.

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England, Premier League, Saturday, February 1st, 15:00 (UK)

Andoni Iraola and Bournemouth deserve every inch of praise. The Cherries have performed remarkably in this campaign. It’s a side heaped with talent. Several names have had links with moves away over the January transfer window. Bournemouth haven’t lost in 11 Premier League matches. They’ve achieved that feat despite a lengthy injury list.

Arne Slot’s men continue winning. Things are looking healthy for Liverpool. No side has collected more points or scored more goals in the previous ten matches. The Reds face PSV in Eindhoven on Wednesday night. We don’t know the result at the time of writing. Many of Slot’s key players haven’t travelled due to their 100% record in the competition.

Iraola’s side ranks 3rd for xGD/90. A superb achievement. Everyone involved in the club knows that everything is left to play for. The arrival of Liverpool will be their toughest test of the campaign. Numbers are slim in all areas of the pitch, and that’s what could be the ultimate factor when these two teams collide.

An intriguing encounter is likely. Liverpool’s xGD/90 across the season is phenomenal. They boast a figure of +1.46. That number increases to +1.65 away from home, the best by a country mile. Liverpool has superior firepower to every side in the division. They’re a different beast at times and will continue to create goal scoring opportunities.

Liverpool are likely to arrive with a fully fit squad. That’s a monumental factor. Bournemouth has performed excellently in recent weeks with limited numbers. The Cherries bench has had several teenagers who’ve played very little or zero minutes in the Premier League. 

It’s tough to back against Liverpool. Slot’s men are brilliant away from Anfield. They boast an 8-3-0 (WDL) record, have the best xG (28.2) and have conceded the fewest xGA (10.0). I would’ve loved it if their price to win was slightly larger than the 1.73 on offer. Although, it’s perhaps fair, given the circumstances.

Bournemouth have conceded seven times at the Vitality Stadium. That’s the best record in the Premier League. They are over-achieving. Iraola’s men have allowed 11.2xGA. Could this be the game where things go against them? You wouldn’t be surprised if Slot has his men fired up.

By all means, this is no dig at Bournemouth. We can take nothing away from them. Nine goals across two matches is outstanding, considering they played Newcastle and Forest, two sides who were in tremendous form. Liverpool is a different beast. With so many absentees in that Bournemouth side, they could find it hard on Saturday afternoon.

• Bournemouth vs Liverpool Prediction: Liverpool Full Time Result (TRACKED BET)
• Best Odds: 1.73
• Bookmaker: Coral
• Stake: 5/10 (TRACKED BET)

Bournemouth vs Liverpool Prediction odds via bet365 as at 17:00, January 29th, 2024. Odds may now differ.

Bournemouth vs Liverpool Injuries, Team News and Possible Lineups Prediction: Hosts Lacking Numbers With Reds Raring To Go

Bournemouth has several absentees heading into their clash with Liverpool. Adam Smith is suffering from a knock, leaving him as a doubt. Alex Scott hasn’t played since October. He’s likely to be back in action within the next few weeks. Enes Unal is out for the remainder of the season. Evanilson won’t play until April after breaking his leg. James Hill, Julian Araujo, Sinisterra and Senesi won’t play a part.

Arne Slot has minimal injury concerns to deal with. Curtis Jones and Diogo Jota are likely to return in a few days. It’s unclear if they’ll be available come Saturday. Joe Gomez is suffering from a hamstring injury. The defender will not play.

Bournemouth possible starting lineup:
Kepa; Cook, Zabarnyi, Huijsen, Kerkez, Christie, Adams, Brooks, Kluivert, Semenyo, Outtara

Liverpool possible starting lineup:
Alisson; TAA, VVD, Konate, Robertson, Mac Allister, Gravenberch, Salah, Gakpo, Szoboszlai, Diaz

Match OPTA Stats

• Bournemouth earned four points from their first four Premier League games against Liverpool (W1 D1 L2),  but have since earned just three from their last 11 (W1 D0 L10). The Cherries also scored more than twice  as many goals in the first four (7) than they have against the Reds in the last 11 (3). 
• Liverpool have only failed to score in one of their 15 Premier League meetings with Bournemouth, netting  at least three goals in 10 of these 15 games. 
• Bournemouth (unbeaten in 11) and Liverpool (unbeaten in 18) account for two of the three longest ongoing  unbeaten runs in the Premier League (Arsenal also 13 without defeat). Indeed, since the start of MD13  (29th November), no side has won more Premier League points than the Cherries (25 – W7 D4 L0). 
• Bournemouth (who finished 12th last season), have already beaten Manchester City and Arsenal at the  Vitality Stadium this season. The last team to win at home against each of the previous season’s top three  sides – having finished in the bottom half themselves – was Blackburn Rovers in 2005-06. 

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