Bournemouth vs Liverpool Lineups, Prediction, Betting Picks & Odds

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Our Bournemouth vs Liverpool prediction lands on a loaded Sunday matchup at the Vitality Stadium, where a reunion storyline collides with two teams heading in very different directions.

Bournemouth are still chasing their first Premier League win of the season under new head coach Marco Rose, having taken the lead in each of their opening four league games without closing one out.

Liverpool arrive under Andoni Iraola, who returns to his former club for the first time since his summer exit. The Reds are unbeaten across all competitions but have banked just six points from four league games.

The head-to-head record tilts hard toward the visitors, who have won five of the last six meetings between these clubs, though the Cherries did take the most recent one.

Bournemouth vs Liverpool Recent Results

Bournemouth remain winless in the Premier League, drawing five of their last six league games and taking early leads in all four openers before letting them slip. Their midweek was brighter, though, as they beat Real Sociedad 2-1 on September 17 for their first-ever European win in a debut Europa League campaign. Evanilson leads the line and has been directly involved in goals in three of his last four league outings, scoring or assisting each time.

Liverpool are undefeated in their last five Premier League games and carry that momentum from a 3-1 Carabao Cup third-round win over Tottenham on September 15. Cody Gakpo returned from a minor injury to score in that cup tie and has been on the scoresheet or in the assists column in each of his last three Premier League appearances. Alexander Isak has logged a shot on target in four straight league outings and spearheads a dangerous front line.

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. Ekitike (Injured/out), G. Leoni (Injured/out), C. Bradley (Injured/out), F. Chiesa (Injured/out)

Bournemouth

Bournemouth's absentees are all sidelined until after the international break, leaving Rose light on options but not expecting many changes as his team keeps hunting a first league win. Kroupi, Araujo, Adli and Milosavljevic all miss out through injury, so the projected side stays close to recent selections.

Liverpool

Cody Gakpo returned from a minor injury to score in the Carabao Cup and starts here, with a front four of Gakpo, Florian Wirtz, Bradley Barcola and Alexander Isak on the table for the first time. Alexis Mac Allister is pushing for a spot and could replace Ryan Gravenberch. Ekitike, Leoni, Bradley and Chiesa are all out injured.

Bournemouth vs Liverpool Predicted Lineup

Bournemouth

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Probable Starting Lineup: D. Petrovic; A. Smith, A. Silva, J. Hill, A. Truffert; A. Scott, T. Adams; Rayan, J. Kluivert, M. Tavernier; Evanilson

Liverpool

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Probable Starting Lineup: A. Becker; R. Araujo, V. v. Dijk, J. Jacquet, M. Kerkez; R. Gravenberch, D. Szoboszlai; C. Gakpo, F. Wirtz, B. Barcola; A. Isak

Bournemouth vs Liverpool Key Stats & Game Facts

• Liverpool have had 6+ shots on target in 9 out of 10 games vs Bournemouth (Premier League).
• Bournemouth have had 17+ shots in 3 of their last 3 games (Premier League).
• Liverpool have scored 2+ goals in 6 out of 6 games vs Bournemouth (Premier League).
• Justin Kluivert has attempted 3+ shots in 3 of their last 3 games vs Liverpool (Premier League).
• Alexander Isak has recorded 1+ shots on target in 4 of their last 4 games (Premier League).

Bournemouth vs Liverpool Prediction & Best Picks

Our Prediction

Everything points to an open, high-scoring afternoon, and Liverpool edges it as the favorite. The projected scoreline is 3-2 to the visitors, who own the head-to-head and boast the sharper attack, even if Bournemouth's early-lead habit and shot volume at home should make this a lively, goal-heavy matchup.

Best Picks

Dominik Szoboszlai to commit over 1.5 fouls in the Player Fouls market. In a high-tempo road game where Liverpool will press and break up Bournemouth's counters, Szoboszlai is a strong bet to rack up the fouls. He has been one of Liverpool's most combative midfielders this season, and the pace of this matchup should bring out his aggressive side.

Evanilson to make over 0.5 tackles in the Player Tackles market. In the Player Tackles market, Evanilson is worth backing to register at least one tackle. Bournemouth's leading pressing striker does significant defensive work from the front, and against a possession-heavy Liverpool side, the Brazilian is almost certain to win the ball at least once.

Bournemouth vs Liverpool Same Game Parlay

Our four-leg Same Game Parlay leans into an open, physical matchup: Adam Smith to be shown a card, Marcus Tavernier anytime goalscorer, Alexander Isak over 0.5 shots on target, and over 1.5 Liverpool goals.

Adam Smith has been carded in 3 of his last 3 league games, and up against Liverpool's pace and movement out wide, the veteran defender is a solid card candidate again.

Marcus Tavernier has found the net in three of his four most recent league appearances, and with Bournemouth pushing for an early lead in every opener, he is a live threat to score.

Alexander Isak has logged a shot on target in each of his last four straight league outings, making over 0.5 shots on target for the striker the most reliable leg of the parlay.

Liverpool have scored 2+ goals in 6 out of 6 games vs Bournemouth in the Premier League, making over 1.5 away goals a natural anchor for this parlay.

At the time of writing, this Same Game Parlay pays a best price of +3500 and is as short as +2500 elsewhere. On a $10 stake, that gap works out to $100 more in your pocket at the top price.

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Same Game Parlay odds correct at time of publishing.

Bournemouth vs Liverpool Talking Points

The subplot writes itself: Andoni Iraola returns to the Vitality Stadium for the first time since leaving, and ahead of the game on September 19 he said his players "have to be ruthless" against his old side and save the reunions for afterward. Liverpool also hold a freshness edge, having played their Carabao Cup tie on Tuesday, September 15, while Bournemouth were in Spain for a Europa League game on Thursday, September 17. Elsewhere, Joe Gomez is set for his 300th career club appearance, a milestone that underlines the experience the Reds can lean on in a matchup that has produced goals at both ends time and again.

Bournemouth vs Liverpool Predictions FAQs

When is the Bournemouth vs Liverpool game?

The Bournemouth vs Liverpool game takes place on Sunday, September 20, 2026, kicking off at 9:00 AM ET / 6:00 AM PT.

Where is the Bournemouth vs Liverpool game being played?

The game is being played at Vitality Stadium in Bournemouth.

Where can I watch Bournemouth vs Liverpool?

Live broadcast coverage for the game is available across Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Premier League, and Sky Calcio.

What are the predicted lineups for Bournemouth vs Liverpool?

Bournemouth are projected to field D. Petrovic, A. Truffert, A. Silva, J. Hill, A. Smith, A. Scott, T. Adams, M. Tavernier, J. Kluivert, Rayan, and Evanilson. Liverpool's probable lineup features A. Becker, M. Kerkez, V. v. Dijk, J. Jacquet, R. Araujo, R. Gravenberch, D. Szoboszlai, B. Barcola, F. Wirtz, C. Gakpo, and A. Isak.

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