Liverpool have won each of their last five meetings with Bournemouth, while the Cherries have never won any of their 11 visits to Anfield, losing each of the last six, conceding 23 goals.
Liverpool vs Bournemouth preview
Liverpool commence their Premier League title defence with this Friday night fixture, so will they collect all three points? Last time round, in Arne Slot's first season in charge, his team rather cruised to the Premier League title, ultimately finishing ten points clear of Arsenal, but the chasm between the two sides was much larger than that might suggest.
Having spent big this summer, most make Liverpool favourites to retain a top-flight title for the first time since 1984, having drawn level with Manchester United for 20 English titles, now looking to break that record. Although, the Reds did begin the new campaign with defeat in last Sunday's Community Shield at Wembley. Despite leading twice, through new signings Hugo Ekitiké and then Jeremie Frimpong, Crystal Palace hit back both times, taking the match to a penalty shootout, in which Mohamed Salah, Alexis Mac Allister and then Harvey Elliott all failed to convert from 12 yards, as Palace collected the shield. Nevertheless, Liverpool supporters have their eyes set on bigger prizes over the next nine months, and all will be forgotten if they're victorious on Friday night.
As for Bournemouth, they too enjoyed an historic season last time round, one that may prove tough to replicate. The Cherries finished ninth, their joint-best finish in the top division, while their points tally of 56 was a club-record, smashing the previous record of 48 set only 12 months earlier. Andoni Iraola's side claimed memorable wins over Arsenal, Manchester City, Manchester United, Tottenham, Newcastle and others, very much able to compete with the country's best throughout.
However, this campaign may prove more challenging. This summer, Miloš Kerkez, Dean Huijsen and Illia Zabarnyi have all been sold for a combined £145 million, which is almost the entirety of their back line poached by some of Europe's biggest clubs. Those defensive concerns are far from ideal given this is their opening fixture, so it would be a major shock of Bournemouth left Anfield with anything.
Liverpool vs Bournemouth head-to-head record
- Matches Played: 24.
- Liverpool Wins: 19. Draws: 3. Bournemouth Wins: 2.
Liverpool team news
Before we discuss any new signings, we must mention Diogo Jota. Tributes will be paid to him prior to kick off, given that this is the first competitive fixture since his tragic death in July.
Those in attendance will be looking forward to seeing Arne Slot's array of new signings. Miloš Kerkez, who will face his former club here, Jeremie Frimpong, Florian Wirtz and Hugo Ekitiké all debuted in the Community Shield, thereby all expected to start here too.
Meantime, Conor Bradley and Joe Gomez are injured; Ryan Gravenberch did not feature at Wembley to attend the birth of his daughter, while the Dutchman is suspended here, having been sent off on the final day of last season.
Liverpool predicted lineup vs Bournemouth: (4-3-3): Alisson; Frimpong, Konaté, van Dijk, Kerkez; Jones, Szoboszlai, Wirtz; Salah, Ekitiké, Gakpo.
Liverpool player to watch vs Bournemouth
Mohamed Salah has scored 11 goals against Bournemouth to date, including a brace when the pair most recently met in February, so will he get off the mark for the new campaign?
Bournemouth team news
There will be Bournemouth debuts for new goalkeeper Đorđe Petrović and left-back Adrien Truffert, while it'll be interesting to see if centre-back Bafodé Diakité is thrown straight in, having only joined from Lille as recently as Wednesday.
Midfielders Ryan Christie and Lewis Cook are sidelined, so Hamed Traorè could partner Tyler Adams at the base of midfield, as he did for the final fixture of the Premier League Summer Series.
Bournemouth predicted lineup vs Liverpool: (4-2-3-1): Petrović, Araujo, Senesi, Mepham, Truffert; Adams, Traorè, Semenyo, Scott, Tavernier; Evanilson.
Bournemouth player to watch vs Liverpool
New goalkeeper Đorđe Petrović shone on loan at Strasbourg last season. He ranked second in Ligue 1 for saves percentage (78.9%) as well as fourth when it came to expected goals prevented - goals allowed (+9.9). Well, the Serbian international is going to need to be at his best on Merseyside.
Liverpool vs Bournemouth prediction
We're forecasting a very comfortable Liverpool victory at Anfield, with the Reds swatting aside a rebuilding Bournemouth, sending out a statement of intent: Liverpool 3-0 Bournemouth.
Liverpool vs Bournemouth FAQs - Premier League
How to watch Liverpool vs Bournemouth in the Premier League on TV channel?
Liverpool vs Bournemouth in the Premier League will be available on the following TV channels;
- UK: Sky Sports Main Event, Premier League & Ultra HD.
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How to watch Liverpool vs Bournemouth in the Premier League on live streaming?
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- UK: SkyGo & NOW TV.
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What is the date and kick-off time for Liverpool vs Bournemouth in the Premier League?
Liverpool vs Bournemouth takes place on Friday 15 August 2025, with kick off at 20:00 (BST), 15:00 (EDT) & 12:00 (PDT).