Bournemouth vs Liverpool: Match Preview and Team Updates

Liverpool will visit the Vitality Stadium this Saturday evening, looking to turn their European success into a long-awaited league victory.

Currently, Arne Slot’s team is in the top four despite a tough start to the season, having drawn all four of their Premier League matches in 2026 so far. Liverpool comes into this match with boosted morale after a 3–0 win against Marseille.

Bournemouth, managed by Andoni Iraola, are facing their own challenges, having secured just one win in their last 14 games across all competitions. They recently drew at Brighton with a late equalizer and now face a team they typically struggle against.

Bournemouth vs Liverpool – Match Preview and Team News

• Date: Saturday, 24 January 2026
• Kick-off: 17:30 GMT
• Venue: Vitality Stadium, Bournemouth
• Referee: Michael Salisbury
• VAR: John Brooks
• Last Meeting: Liverpool 4–2 Bournemouth (15 Aug 2025), Premier League

Team News

Bournemouth

Bournemouth will miss Marcus Tavernier, who has a hamstring injury from the Brighton match. He joins a list of injured players that includes David Brooks, Justin Kluivert, and Tyler Adams. Amine Adli is expected to be fit despite a minor issue, and Enes Ünal may return from a groin injury. New signing Alex Tóth is available and could make his debut from the bench.

Liverpool

Mohamed Salah is set for his first Premier League start since November after returning from the Africa Cup of Nations. Federico Chiesa may not play due to an injury sustained in training. Ibrahima Konaté is likely to be absent because of a family matter. Alexander Isak, Conor Bradley, and Giovanni Leoni are still long-term injuries.

Form

Bournemouth

Bournemouth has dropped to 15th place in the league after a series of poor results, having conceded 52 goals in 17 Premier League matches against Liverpool, their highest against any team. Despite their struggles, they have remained fairly competitive at home this season.

Liverpool

Liverpool is currently on a 10-game unbeaten streak in the Premier League but has not drawn five straight matches since 1980. This season, their matches have seen the most second-half goals in the league, totaling 43.

Predicted Lineups

Bournemouth Predicted XI: Petrović; Jiménez, Hill, Senesi, Truffert; Cook, Christie; Adli, Scott, Kroupi; Evanilson

Liverpool Predicted XI: Alisson; Frimpong, Gomez, Van Dijk, Kerkez; Gravenberch, Jones; Salah, Szoboszlai, Wirtz; Ekitiké

How to watch Bournemouth vs Liverpool?

The match will be available live in the UK on Sky Sports Main Event, starting at 17:00 GMT on both Sky Sports Premier League and Ultra HDR.

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