Prediction: Liverpool vs. Bournemouth – Premier League Opener

The Premier League is back! In one of the opening fixtures of the 2025/26 season, reigning champions Liverpool host Bournemouth at Anfield. The Reds will be looking to start their title defense with a strong performance, while the Cherries will be hoping to cause an upset on the road.

Liverpool vs. Bournemouth Prediction

We predict a comfortable victory for Liverpool in this encounter. The Reds boast a formidable squad and an exceptional record at Anfield. Bournemouth, on the other hand, faces a tough start to the season with several key players on the sidelines. Expect Liverpool’s attack to dominate the proceedings and secure all three points. A 3-1 scoreline in favor of the home side seems like a probable outcome.

Liverpool vs. Bournemouth Lineups

Here are the predicted lineups for both teams:

Liverpool: Alisson; Frimpong, Konate, Van Dijk, Kerkez; Mac Allister, Szoboszlai; Salah, Wirtz, Gakpo; Ekitike.

Bournemouth: Petrovic; Araujo, Senesi, Hill, Truffert; Adams, Scott; Semenyo, Tavernier, Ouattara; Evanilson.

Team News

Liverpool will be without the suspended Ryan Gravenberch, while Joe Gomez and Conor Bradley are out with injuries. Bournemouth’s injury list is more concerning, with Enes Unal, Lewis Cook, Ryan Christie, Luis Sinisterra, and Justin Kluivert all unavailable for the trip to Anfield.

Liverpool vs. Bournemouth Head to Head (H2H) Record

Liverpool has a dominant head-to-head record against Bournemouth, especially at Anfield. The Reds have won their last six home matches against the Cherries, scoring an impressive 23 goals and conceding just two. In their last five meetings overall, Liverpool has won four and lost just one.