Bournemouth vs Liverpool: preview, team news, predicted line-ups, head-to-head and prediction | OneFootball

Bournemouth take on Liverpool in the Premier League at the Vitality Stadium on Saturday evening.

The Cherries were held to a 1-1 draw at Brighton & Hove Albion in their last outing in the competition, while the defending champions played out the same scoreline with Burnley.

Match preview

Bournemouth ended their 11-game league winless run with a 3-2 victory over Tottenham, but they could not build on the momentum against Brighton.

Despite their poor form, Bournemouth have lost only twice in the league and are expected to provide a stern test for Liverpool.

Eli Kroupi has become their key forward following Antoine Semenyo’s departure to Manchester City. He has scored in his last two home games and will hope to continue his goalscoring streak against Liverpool.

The Reds are just one point clear of fifth -placed Manchester United. They risk dropping down the standings without a victory here.

Following their 3-0 victory over Marseille in the Champions League, Liverpool now boast the longest unbeaten run (13) in Europe’s top five leagues.

Arne Slot’s side will be aiming to build on that result to end their four-game winless streak in the Premier League.

Dominic Szoboszlai continues to sparkle for them. He scored a brilliant free-kick against Marseille and was named man-of-the-match.

Head-to-head

Of their eight previous Premier League meetings at the Vitality Stadium, Bournemouth have won twice, while Liverpool have prevailed on six occasions.

Team news

Tavernier, Will Dennis, Tyler Adams, Ben Gannon-Doak, Justin Kluivert and Enes Unal all sidelined for Bournemouth. David Brooks is also doubtful for this clash.

However, new signing Alex Toth could debut for the hosts.

By contrast, Liverpool have only Giovanni Leoni, Alexander Isak and Conor Bradley on the treatment table.

Ibrahima Konate’s availability remains uncertain after he missed the Marseille clash clash due to a family matter.

Predicted line-ups

Bournemouth (4-2-3-1): Djordje Petrovic, Adrien Truffert, Marcos Senesi, James Hill, Alex Jimenez, Lewis Cook, Alex Scott, Amine Adli, Eli Kroupi, Adam Smith, Evanilson.

Liverpool (4-2-3-1): Alisson, Jeremie Frimpong, Joe Gomez, Virgil van Dijk, Milos Kerkez, Ryan Gravenberch, Alexis McAllister, Florian Wirtz, Mohamed Salah, Dominic Szoboszlai, Hugo Ekitike.

Prediction

We predict a 2-1 Liverpool win.

Stats from transfermarkt.com & whoscored.com