Bournemouth vs Liverpool: Live Stream, Prediction & Lineups

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Bournemouth are on a hot streak, unbeaten in their last 11 Premier League games. They come into Saturday’s match against Liverpool after two big wins over Newcastle United and Nottingham Forest. The Cherries have shown they can challenge the best teams, and they hope to slow down Liverpool’s title charge.

Liverpool, meanwhile, are in great form, remaining unbeaten in their last 18 league games under manager Arne Slot. They only lost once in the top flight, but a recent Champions League defeat still stings. With Arsenal closing in on them at the top of the table, the Reds know they cannot drop any points.

Team News & Tactics

Bournemouth
The home team is facing several injuries. They will miss Julian Araujo (thigh injury), Alex Scott (knee injury), Luis Sinisterra (hamstring injury), and Marcos Senesi (thigh injury). Adam Smith is out with a knock, Enes Unal has a knee injury, Evanilson is sidelined with a metatarsal fracture, and James Hill is also out with a thigh injury. Julio Soler is away on international duty.

Bournemouth will likely use a 4-2-3-1 formation. Kepa Arrizabalaga will be in goal. Lewis Cook and Milos Kerkez are expected to play as full-backs, helping both in attack and defense. Illia Zabarnyi and Dean Huijsen will form the central defense. In midfield, Ryan Christie and Tyler Adams will play in a double pivot to keep things solid. David Brooks will play the creative role behind the strikers, with Justin Kluivert and Antoine Semenyo on the wings. Up front, Dango Ouattara will lead the attack.

Probable Lineup for Bournemouth:
Kepa; Cook, Zabarnyi, Huijsen, Kerkez; Tyler Adams, Christie; Semenyo, Brooks, Kluivert; Ouattara

Liverpool
Liverpool will miss Joe Gomez and Diogo Jota for this game. The Reds are also likely to use a 4-2-3-1 formation. Alisson Becker will keep goal, with Trent Alexander-Arnold and Andrew Robertson playing at full-back. Ibrahima Konate and Virgil van Dijk will be the central defenders.

Alexis Mac Allister and Ryan Gravenberch will form the midfield duo to control the game and help defend. Dominik Szoboszlai will work as the creative spark in attack. Mohamed Salah and Luis Diaz will provide width and scoring threat, while Darwin Nunez leads the line up front.

Probable Lineup for Liverpool:
Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Konate, van Dijk, Robertson; Gravenberch, Mac Allister; Salah, Szoboszlai, Diaz; Nunez

Key Stats

Liverpool have won 11 of their last 12 matches against Bournemouth.
Liverpool are unbeaten in their last 18 Premier League games.
Bournemouth are unbeaten in their last 11 league matches.
24 goals have been scored in the last six Premier League games.
Liverpool have kept four clean sheets in their last six meetings with Bournemouth.

Player to Watch: Mohamed Salah

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Mohamed Salah is one player to watch. Rested during their midweek Champions League game, he will be fresh and ready on Saturday. Salah is known for his pace and his ability to create scoring chances. Another goal from him could help him join an elite group of players who have scored 20 Premier League goals in five separate seasons.

Bournemouth vs Liverpool Prediction

Bournemouth’s strong recent form might help them take an early lead, but Liverpool’s quality and fighting spirit are hard to beat. With both teams hungry for points, expect an exciting game full of goals and drama.