Liverpool vs Bournemouth Prediction & Betting Tips (21 September)

3rd in the Premier League and winner of the League Cup last year, Liverpool opened a new chapter this summer with the departure of coach Jürgen Klopp. This succession looks like a poisoned chalice for new boss Arne Slot as the German technician has left his mark on the club and its fans. Everything started well for the Reds who won their first 3 league matches against Ipswich 0-2, Brentford 2-0 and Manchester United 0-3. However, they suffered an unexpected setback last weekend when they lost at home to Nottingham Forest 0-1. This week, Liverpool reacted well with a convincing success acquired in the lair of AC Milan for their entry into the Champions League 1-3. Back in the elite in 2022, Bournemouth achieved a fairly quiet maintenance last year.

Indeed, Andoni Iraola's men took 12th place in the Premier League with a comfortable lead of 22 points over the first relegated team. They aim to continue their progress this season. After drawing against Nottingham Forest 1-1 and against Newcastle 1-1, the Cherries defeated Everton thanks to 3 goals scored at the end of the match 2-3. Last weekend, however, they lost at home to Chelsea 0-1.

For Liverpool, replacement midfielder Jones remains on the flank this weekend. On the other hand, Italian international Chiesa could make his debut for the Reds. Dazzling on his left wing, Luis Diaz (3 goals and 1 assist in PL) scored twice against Manchester United. The essential Salah (3 goals and 3 assists in the PL) is also in superb form while goalkeeper Alisson has still not conceded a single goal. If the coach changed this summer on the Liverpool side, the squad remains stable compared to last season. We still note the departures of the young Bajcetic (Salzburg), van den Berg (Brentford) and Fabio Carvalho (Brentford) as well as the aging Matip (without a club) and Thiago Alcantara (retirement). In the opposite direction, goalkeeper Mamardashvili, excellent with Georgia during the Euro, was bought but he remains on loan at his club (Valencia) for the season. In the last days of the transfer window, the Reds concluded the recruitment of Italian international Chiesa. Bournemouth remains deprived of the too often injured midfielder Adams, joined in the infirmary by former Lorient winger Ouattara.

In addition, starting goalkeeper Kepa (on loan from Chelsea) will not play, while Turkish striker Enes Ünal is uncertain, in the recovery phase. Recruited this summer, Brazilian striker Evanilson did not score in his first two games with the Cherries. Winger Semenyo (2 goals and 1 assist in PL) is more to his advantage until now. Bournemouth's major offensive asset in recent seasons, striker Solanke (19 PL goals last year) signed for Tottenham during the off-season. This departure obviously leaves a big void that will be difficult to fill. We can also mention the departure of defender Kelly (Newcastle) or the loans of goalkeeper Neto (Arsenal), attacking midfielder Traoré (Auxerre) and wingers Faivre (Brest) and Anthony (Burnley). On the other hand, the club has strengthened with the arrivals of goalkeepers Kepa (Chelsea) and Paulsen (Wellington), defenders Huijsen (Juventus) and Araujo (Barcelona) as well as attackers Evanilson (Porto) and Sinisterra (Leeds).