15 Aug. English Premier League - Liverpool VS AFC Bournemouth Prediction
English Premier League - Liverpool VS AFC Bournemouth
Match Time:16-08-2025 03:00 Saturday (GMT+8)
Football Livescore | Match Prediction & Tips
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Liverpool
Liverpool, coached by Arne Slot, begins their 2025-26 Premier League title defense after finishing 10 points clear of Arsenal last season. Their recent form includes a 2-2 Community Shield draw with Crystal Palace (lost on penalties) on August 10, 2025, averaging 2.8 goals scored and 1.6 goals conceded in their last five competitive matches. Key players include Mohamed Salah (29 goals, 19 assists last season), Florian Wirtz, and Hugo Ekitiké, with a probable 4-3-3 lineup: Alisson; Frimpong, Konaté, Van Dijk, Kerkez; Szoboszlai, Mac Allister, Wirtz; Salah, Ekitiké, Gakpo. Liverpool’s strengths are their attacking potency and Anfield fortress (unbeaten in 12 home openers), but injuries to Joe Gomez (Achilles), Conor Bradley (muscle), and Ryan Gravenberch (suspension) are concerns. They aim to extend their 12-game unbeaten streak in season openers and dominate Bournemouth, as they did in a 3-0 win last season.
AFC Bournemouth
Bournemouth, led by Andoni Iraola, finished 9th last season and comes off a 2-0 loss to Leicester in the Premier League on August 10, 2025. Their pre-season was mixed, with two wins and two losses in four friendlies, averaging 1.5 goals scored and 1.8 goals conceded. Key players include Antoine Semenyo (11 goals last season), Evanilson, and Marcos Senesi, with a probable 4-2-3-1 lineup: Petrovic; Araujo, Diakité, Senesi, Truffert; Adams, Billing; Brooks, Tavernier, Semenyo; Evanilson. Bournemouth’s strengths are their attacking threat, but injuries to Justin Kluivert (calf), Luis Sinisterra, Ryan Christie, Lewis Cook, and Enes Ünal (ACL) weaken their squad. They aim to upset Liverpool, as they did in a 1-0 win in March 2023, but face a tough challenge at Anfield.
Head-to-Head
As per the sports card, Liverpool dominate with 19 wins to Bournemouth’s 2 in 24 competitive meetings, with 3 draws (most recent in 2017). Liverpool won their last five encounters, scoring 14 goals and conceding 2, including a 3-0 home win on September 21, 2024, and a 2-0 away win on February 1, 2025. Matches average 3.2 goals, with 60% over 2.5 goals and 40% both teams scoring (BTTS). Bournemouth have just one point from 24 available at Anfield (0-1-7).
Predicted Score: Liverpool 3-1 AFC Bournemouth
Liverpool’s Salah and Ekitiké face Bournemouth’s Semenyo and Evanilson, with Liverpool’s attacking quality and home advantage tested by Bournemouth’s depleted squad. Liverpool are heavy favorites (-350 odds, 77% win probability) over Bournemouth (+750), with a draw at +550, per CBS Sports. Trends (Liverpool: 60% over 2.5 goals; Bournemouth: 40%) and H2H suggest goals, with betting tips favoring Liverpool to win half-time/full-time (-118) and over 2.5 goals (+100). Cards may be issued in the 18°C evening, with Bournemouth’s 12 fouls per game and referee Taylor’s 4.2 cards per match average. Liverpool aim to start their title defense strongly, while Bournemouth seek a rare Anfield point. Liverpool is likely to score through Salah and Ekitiké, with Semenyo possibly netting for Bournemouth. Liverpool’s attacking depth, home form, and H2H dominance should secure a comfortable win, aligning with predictions from CBS Sports and OneFootball, though Bournemouth’s resilience may yield a goal.
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