Consolidate the Reds’ lead at the top of the table

The 21st matchday of the current Premier League season was split into two. Five of the ten matches were played last weekend, with the remaining five games scheduled for this weekend. Klopp’s disciples are among those in action as they look to defend their lead at the top of the table. But the Reds have been warned, as a tough away game awaits at the Vitality Stadium. Betting odds of around 1.70 are on offer for the visitors in the clash between Bournemouth and Liverpool.

The clear favorite role in favor of Liverpool Football Club is certainly not surprising, but caution is advised, as Liverpool suffered an away defeat at the Cherries last season. Moreover, Andoni Iraola’s team is in impressive form. This is proven by the fact that no other team has collected more points than AFC Bournemouth in the last eight league games. Nevertheless, the prediction of a surprise in the match between Bournemouth and Liverpool seems too risky for us

Bournemouth’s strong results in recent weeks have pushed them towards mid-table. Liverpool, on the other hand, could extend their lead over reigning champions Manchester City to five points with a win. The match kicks off on Sunday at 5:30 p.m.

Bournemouth – statistics & current form

Former Spanish professional footballer Andoni Iraola was a surprising choice as the Cherries’ new head coach. After a bumpy start, some experts saw their critical opinion confirmed. Despite the poor results, the club remained loyal to him. On the eleventh matchday, the team slipped into a 1:6 debacle against Manchester City and only had one win to show for it at that point. Nevertheless, there was no dismissal and things have been going well for the Cherries ever since

19 points in eight games

The last league game against Tottenham Hotspurs was lost 3-1, but before that, Iraola’s side were unbeaten seven times in a row. During this period, they recorded six wins and one draw. A table covering the last eight league games in the Premier League currently shows the Cherries in first place. AFC Bournemouth are therefore considered the most in-form team in the league. They have won three of their last four home games (one draw) and we expect the hosts to have a correspondingly broad chest.

In terms of personnel, the two absentees in attack due to the Africa Cup are particularly painful. Dango Ouattara and Antoine Semenyo are therefore unavailable, while central defender Marcos Senesi is suspended and ex-Leipzig player Tyler Adams is injured. The Cherries will not be able to field their full squad. An ex-Liverpool player – Dominic Solanke – is the hope for a surprise. The 26-year-old has scored twelve times this season, making him the life insurance of Iraola’s team. In general, the games involving Bournemouth are very entertaining, with an average of 3.32 goals scored per game. In this respect, the betting tip for Bournemouth vs Liverpool is also over 3.5.

Predicted line-up of Bournemouth:

Liverpool – Statistics & current form

Last year, Liverpool and Jürgen Klopp were written off after a disappointing fall season. Many people no longer believed that “Kloppo” could breathe new life into the Reds. In January 2024, however, the picture is completely different and the Reds are a serious title contender. After 20 of 38 match days, the club has a two-point lead over reigning treble winners Manchester City

Successful even without Salah

The next few weeks will certainly be a decisive phase for Liverpool, as the current Africa Cup means the league leaders will be without superstar Mohamed Salah, while Andy Robertson, Joel Matip, Trent Alexander Arnold, Dominik Szoboszlai and Stefan Bajcetic are also unavailable due to injury. The absence of Salah in particular is a cause for concern for many fans, although the statistics certainly speak in Liverpool’s favor. Since his transfer in 2017/18, the Egyptian has only missed ten matches, but Klopp’s side have never left the pitch as losers (seven wins, three draws).

With his 14 goals and eight assists, he has certainly played a big part in the current league lead, but there are now opportunities for other players. The beneficiary could be the South American Darwin Nunez. His involvement at Liverpool has been manageable so far, although he has very good statistics in 2023/24. The full-blooded striker is directly involved in a goal every 93 minutes (eight goals, ten assists). Liverpool’s enormous squad depth plays into their hands, which is why we don’t see the absences as a disadvantage.

The Reds have won five of their last seven Premier League games, with their only league defeat of the season coming at the end of September. The Reds have shown great morale and have not let themselves be thrown off track by falling behind. Klopp’s side have managed to pick up no fewer than 19 points after falling behind – an absolute league best this season. We don’t want to diminish the strong form of the home side, but normally a bet on the visitors in Bournemouth v Liverpool should still be successful.

Predicted Liverpool line-up:

Bournemouth – Liverpool head-to-head comparison / H2H result

The Reds have won eight of their last nine matches against the Cherries in the English Premier League, although Klopp’s side conceded a 1-0 defeat away at the Vitality Stadium last season. Nevertheless, Liverpool won their last away game at Bournemouth, having already met in the League Cup this season, which Liverpool won 2-1.

The Reds could therefore become the first team since Bristol City (1999/2000) to win twice away to the Cherries in one season. The odds are very good, as Bournemouth have lost all nine Premier League games in which they have met the current league leaders, conceding no fewer than 30 goals in the process.

Bournemouth – Liverpool betting tip

This duel deserves to be called a top match, because both teams are in excellent shape and have recently been able to convince with regular victories. This is no surprise for Liverpool, but the Cherries’ explosion in performance is certainly worthy of note. Two teams that are extremely offensive normally promise a lot of goals. We also see 3.5 value in the odds for the Bournemouth vs. Liverpool match and expect an entertaining top match

However, it would be surprising if Liverpool Football Club did not leave the pitch as winners at the end of the game. The direct comparison (eight wins in nine games and an impressive 30 goals scored in the process) speaks for itself. The absence of Salah is not a disadvantage from a statistical point of view, as Klopp’s charges regularly win even without their top scorer. We bet seven units on Bournemouth vs. Liverpool in the betting tip on the favorite to win. A good option with lucrative odds is the bet “Liverpool and both teams score”