Liverpool face a difficult trip to in-form Bournemouth later today.
High-flying Liverpool sit top of the Premier League table and remain in control of the title race, albeit they will have it all to do against the Cherries.
Andoni Iraola’s side look on course for a sensational challenge for European qualification and recently smashed in-form Nottingham Forest 5-0.
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Still, Arne Slot was able to make sweeping changes for Liverpool’s 3-2 loss to PSV Eindhoven in the Champions League on Wednesday night, a defeat that means little in the grand scheme of things given the Reds still finished top of the Champions League table.
Here’s everything you need to know about the game.
Date, kick-off time and venue
Bournemouth vs Liverpool FC is scheduled for a 3pm GMT kick-off time today on Saturday 1 February 2025.
The Vitality Stadium (Dean Court) in Bournemouth will host.
Where to watch Bournemouth vs Liverpool
TV channel and live stream: The game will not be broadcast in the UK as it takes place behind the 3pm blackout imposed across English football.
Free highlights: Supporters, however, will be able to watch highlights on Match of the Day for free when it airs on BBC One at 10.30pm GMT on Saturday.
LIVE coverage: Follow all the action with Standard Sport’s dedicated match blog!
Bournemouth vs Liverpool team news
The hosts will not have any of their injured players back for this game, although Marcus Tavernier returned last week. Luis Sinisterra is back in training but Saturday could come too soon.
The Reds left the likes of Trent Alexander-Arnold, Luis Diaz, Mohamed Salah, Alexis Mac Allister and Virgil van Dijk at home for the trip to PSV. All are expected to return here, while Joe Gomez is also back in training for Liverpool. Darwin Nunez and Diogo Jota have also trained, although Curtis Jones is out.
Bournemouth vs Liverpool prediction
It’s going to be a major test for Liverpool, albeit they have passed most of them so far this season.
Liverpool to win, 2-1.
Head to head (h2h) history and results
Bournemouth wins: 2
Draws: 3
Liverpool wins: 18
Bournemouth vs Liverpool latest odds
Bournemouth to win: 18/5
Draw: 16/5
Liverpool to win: 7/10
Odds via Betfair and subject to change.
