Premier League leaders Liverpool travel to the Vitality Stadium to face an in-form Bournemouth side on Saturday, February 1. The Cherries, unbeaten in their last 12 games across all competitions, are proving to be one of the toughest teams to break down in recent months.
Liverpool, however, will be determined to bounce back after their 3-2 defeat to PSV Eindhoven in the Champions League league phase, although Arne Slot rotated heavily for that game. With Arsenal vs Manchester City set to take place on Sunday, the Reds will be eager to secure all three points and strengthen their position at the top of the league.
Match Details
- đź“Ť Location: Vitality Stadium, Bournemouth
- 📆 Date: Saturday, 1 February 2025
- ⏰ Kick-off Time: 15:00 GMT / 10:00 ET / 07:00 PT
- 🛑 Referee: Darren England
- đź“ş VAR: John Brooks
Head-to-Head Record (Last 5 Matches)
| Fixture | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Liverpool vs Bournemouth | 3-0 | Premier League (Sep 2024) |
| Bournemouth vs Liverpool | 1-2 | Premier League (Mar 2024) |
| Liverpool vs Bournemouth | 4-1 | Premier League (Aug 2023) |
| Bournemouth vs Liverpool | 1-0 | Premier League (Mar 2023) |
| Liverpool vs Bournemouth | 9-0 | Premier League (Aug 2022) |
- Liverpool Wins: 🟥 4
- Bournemouth Wins: đźź© 1
- Draws: ⚪ 0
Recent Form (All Competitions)
Bournemouth
| Date | Fixture | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 25 Jan 2025 | Bournemouth vs Nottingham Forest | âś… 5-0 |
| 18 Jan 2025 | Newcastle vs Bournemouth | âś… 1-4 |
| 14 Jan 2025 | Chelsea vs Bournemouth | 🤝 2-2 |
| 11 Jan 2025 | Bournemouth vs West Brom | âś… 5-1 |
| 4 Jan 2025 | Bournemouth vs Everton | âś… 1-0 |
đź“ť Key Stat: Bournemouth have scored 9 goals in their last two matches, putting 5 past Nottingham Forest and 4 past Newcastle.
Liverpool
| Date | Fixture | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 29 Jan 2025 | PSV vs Liverpool | ❌ 3-2 |
| 25 Jan 2025 | Liverpool vs Ipswich | âś… 4-1 |
| 21 Jan 2025 | Liverpool vs Lille | âś… 2-1 |
| 18 Jan 2025 | Brentford vs Liverpool | âś… 0-2 |
| 14 Jan 2025 | Nottingham Forest vs Liverpool | 🤝 1-1 |
đź“ť Key Stat: Liverpool remain six points clear at the top of the Premier League with a game in hand.
Bournemouth Team News
đź”´ Injury Concerns:
- Julian Araujo, Adam Smith & James Hill (defense) ruled out.
- Marcos Senesi & Julio Soler (defense) unavailable.
- Alex Scott (midfield) remains sidelined.
- Evanilson, Enes Unal & Luis Sinisterra (forwards) out.
🟢 Key Players to Watch:
- Antoine Semenyo (5 goals, 4 assists) – On fire in recent weeks.
- Justin Kluivert – Playing a crucial role in Bournemouth’s attack.
Predicted Bournemouth Lineup (4-2-3-1)
| Position | Player |
|---|---|
| GK | Kepa |
| RB | Cook |
| CB | Zabarnyi |
| CB | Huijsen |
| LB | Kerkez |
| CM | Christie |
| CM | Adams |
| RW | Brooks |
| CAM | Kluivert |
| LW | Semenyo |
| ST | Ouattara |
Liverpool Team News
🔵 Injury Concerns:
- Diogo Jota & Curtis Jones ruled out.
- Darwin Núñez (illness) is a doubt but could feature.
- Joe Gomez could return to the bench.
🟢 Key Players to Watch:
- Mohamed Salah (15 goals, 7 assists) – Liverpool’s main attacking threat.
- Dominik Szoboszlai – Provides energy and creativity in midfield.
Predicted Liverpool Lineup (4-2-3-1)
| Position | Player |
|---|---|
| GK | Alisson |
| RB | Alexander-Arnold |
| CB | Konaté |
| CB | Van Dijk |
| LB | Robertson |
| CM | Gravenberch |
| CM | Mac Allister |
| RW | Salah |
| CAM | Szoboszlai |
| LW | Gakpo |
| ST | DĂaz |
Match Prediction
Bournemouth are in red-hot form, and Andoni Iraola has built a side capable of troubling even the best teams. The Cherries have shown attacking firepower, but their defensive injuries could leave them exposed against a full-strength Liverpool side.
Liverpool, despite their midweek loss to PSV, have more quality and depth, which should be enough to see them edge this fixture. Expect Bournemouth to score, but Liverpool’s firepower to win them the game.
âś… Final Score Prediction: Bournemouth 2-3 Liverpool
🔑 Goal Scorers:
- Bournemouth: Semenyo, Kluivert
- Liverpool: Salah, Gakpo, Van Dijk
Key Match Stats
📌 Bournemouth’s Unbeaten Run: 12 games
đź“Ś Liverpool’s Away Record This Season: 8 wins, 3 draws, 1 loss
đź“Ś Last 5 Meetings: Liverpool won 4, Bournemouth won 1
đź“Ś Liverpool Goals Scored in Last 5 Games vs Bournemouth: 14
Final Thoughts
With both teams in strong form, this fixture has the potential to be one of the games of the weekend. Liverpool will look to put early pressure on title rivals Arsenal and Man City, while Bournemouth aim to extend their unbeaten run and continue their European push.
Will Liverpool maintain their title charge, or can Bournemouth cause an upset? Saturday’s clash will provide the answer! 🚀
