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Bournemouth vs Liverpool Match Summary
Competition | Premier League |
|---|---|
Match Date | Sunday 20 September 2026 |
Match Time | 14:00 UK time |
Venue (City, Stadium) | Vitality Stadium |
Broadcast (TV / Streaming / Radio / Bookmaker Streaming) | Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports PL |
Andoni Iraola makes his return to the Vitality Stadium on 20 September 2026, this time in the away dugout, as his Liverpool side visit the club he managed for three seasons in Bournemouth vs Liverpool.
Bournemouth are still chasing their first Premier League win of the season under Marco Rose, though the midweek trip to Spain finally delivered a lift for the home support.
Liverpool arrive needing points, having picked up just six from a possible 12, but they remain undefeated in their last five Premier League matches heading into this fixture.
The recent head-to-head favours the visitors heavily, with Liverpool winning five of the last six meetings and Bournemouth claiming just one.
Bournemouth vs Liverpool Form
Bournemouth sit 15th and are yet to taste victory in the league this term, drawing five of their last six Premier League matches. There was a boost in Europe, though, as the Cherries beat Real Sociedad 2-1 for their first ever win in major European competition. Evanilson has been busy in attack, providing assists in three of his last four league outings.
Liverpool go into this eighth in the table and unbeaten in their last five Premier League fixtures, though away form has been patchy. Cody Gakpo returned from a minor injury to score in the Carabao Cup win over Tottenham, while Alexander Isak has registered a shot on target in each of his last four league outings.
Bournemouth vs Liverpool Lineups & Team News
Injuries & Suspensions
Bournemouth: J. Kroupi (Injured/out), J. Araujo (Injured/out), A. Adli (Injured/out), V. Milosavljevic (Injured/out)
Liverpool: H. Ekitiké (Injured/out), G. Leoni (Injured/out), C. Bradley (Injured/out), F. Chiesa (Injured/out)
Bournemouth
Marco Rose is unlikely to make many changes despite still searching for a first Premier League win of the season, with his absentees all sidelined until after the international break. Justin Kluivert and Evanilson should again lead the attacking threat from the front four.
Liverpool
Cody Gakpo will start after returning from a minor injury to score against Tottenham, and Iraola could field a front four of Gakpo, Florian Wirtz, Bradley Barcola and Alexander Isak for the first time. Alexis Mac Allister is pushing for a start and could come in for Ryan Gravenberch.
Bournemouth vs Liverpool Predicted Lineup
Bournemouth
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Predicted Starting Lineup (probable): Petrovic; Smith, Silva, Hill, Truffert; Scott, Adams; Rayan, Kluivert, Tavernier; Evanilson
Liverpool
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Predicted Starting Lineup (probable): Becker; Araujo, Van Dijk, Jacquet, Kerkez; Gravenberch, Szoboszlai; Gakpo, Wirtz, Barcola; Isak
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Bournemouth vs Liverpool Key Stats & Match Facts
Bournemouth have seen over 2.5 goals in 16 of their last 18 matches against Liverpool in all competitions.
Liverpool have scored at least 2 goals in 11 of their last 12 away matches against Bournemouth in all competitions.
Liverpool have scored 2+ goals in 6 out of 6 matches vs Bournemouth (Premier League).
Liverpool have had 14+ shots in 10 out of 10 matches vs Bournemouth (Premier League).
Bournemouth have had 17+ shots in 3 of their last 3 matches (Premier League).
Bournemouth vs Liverpool Prediction & Best Bets
Our prediction: The numbers point to Liverpool as favourites here, and the head-to-head backs it up with five wins from the last six against the Cherries. With Isak and Wirtz leading a strong front four and Bournemouth still without a league win, we like the visitors to edge it. Our prediction: Bournemouth 2-3 Liverpool. Liverpool are available at 6/5 with AK Bets to take all three points.
Best Bets
Juanlu Sanchez to record over 1.5 shots in the match. Bournemouth generate high shot volumes at home, and Sanchez has the licence to get forward and contribute in that department. Given the attacking intent both sides are expected to bring, this looks a solid angle on the shots market.
Antonio Silva to record over 0.5 shots on target. The Bournemouth centre-back poses a consistent aerial threat from set pieces, and with Bournemouth chasing their first win of the season, they are likely to push numbers into the box at every dead-ball opportunity. Silva getting a shot away feels well within reach here.
Bournemouth vs Liverpool Bet Builder
Our three-leg bet builder leans on Bournemouth's card count and attacking output, Marcus Tavernier, and Alexander Isak shots on target and over 2.5 home team cards.
Marcus Tavernier has scored in three of his last four Premier League outings, so the anytime goalscorer angle carries real weight given his current attacking form.
Alexander Isak has hit the target in each of his last four Premier League appearances, which makes the over 0.5 shots on target leg look solid.
Bournemouth run up cards regularly, with Smith booked in his last three and Tavernier carded in two of his last three, so over 2.5 home team cards is a fitting fourth leg.
At the time of writing, this bet builder pays a best price of 13/1 and is as short as 10/1 elsewhere.
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Bournemouth vs Liverpool Talking Points
All eyes are on Iraola's return to the club he managed for three seasons, with the Liverpool boss making clear he will park the sentiment once the whistle goes, saying his side "have to be as ruthless as possible and leave all the talks for after the game." Fatigue could be a factor too: Liverpool beat Tottenham 3-1 in the Carabao Cup on 15 September and had two extra days of rest compared to Bournemouth's midweek trip to Spain. Iraola has also noted that the Cherries have kept much of their high-pressing identity and core squad under Rose, so this should be a lively, open contest. History agrees, with over 2.5 goals landing in 16 of the last 18 meetings between these two in all competitions.
Bournemouth vs Liverpool Predictions FAQs
When is the Bournemouth vs Liverpool English Premier League game?
The match takes place on Sunday 20 September 2026 at 14:00 UK time.
Where is Bournemouth vs Liverpool being played?
The match is being played at Vitality Stadium.
Where can I watch Bournemouth vs Liverpool?
You can watch the match live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports PL.
What competition is Bournemouth vs Liverpool in?
Bournemouth vs Liverpool is a Premier League fixture.
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