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Our Liverpool vs Bournemouth Prediction Sees Champions Cruise to Three Points

Liverpool and Bournemouth get the 2025-26 Premier League season up and running with a Friday night fixture at Anfield. Can the champions start the defence of their crown with a comfortable home win?

Premier League Betting Picks

Liverpool to Win Both Halves – 2.55

Liverpool to Win to Nil – 2.35

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Reds to Make Winning Start Against Cherries

Arne Slot had a tremendous first season at Liverpool, and the Reds are the bookies’ favourites to win the title this term. Before a ball has been kicked, Liverpool are available at just 2.75 to retain their crown.

The Merseyside giants wanted to start the 2025-26 season with some silverware, but they were beaten by Crystal Palace in last week’s FA Community Shield game. After a 2-2 stalemate, the Eagles won 3-2 on penalties.

Bournemouth had a fine 2024-25 season under the popular Andoni Iraola. The Cherries flirted with the European spots, eventually finishing in ninth place. They broke their Premier League points tally, achieving 56 points from 38 games.

Bournemouth are looking to better last term’s finish and potentially snatch a place in Europe. They have a tough start, but Iraola’s troops will fancy their chances of picking up a positive result at Anfield.

Liverpool vs Bournemouth Betting Odds

As anticipated, Liverpool are the red-hot favourites in this season opener. No less than three points will do for the champions, and the hosts are priced at 1.28 to start with a win.

Bournemouth are available at the big odds of 8.40, while the draw is priced at 6.00. Still, the Cherries are used to the underdogs tag, and they head to Anfield on the opening night with nothing to lose and everything to gain.

Liverpool Win – 1.28

Draw – 6.00

Bournemouth Win – 8.40

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Recent Liverpool vs Bournemouth Head-to-Head Meetings

Liverpool have a stunning recent record over Bournemouth, winning 12 of the previous 13 meetings. The Cherries beat the Reds 1-0 at home in 2023, their first victory since the famous 4-3 triumph in December 2016.

Liverpool eased to two victories over the Dorset club last term, winning 3-0 at Anfield and 2-0 at the Vitality Stadium. Luis Diaz netted a brace in Merseyside, while Mohamed Salah scored both goals in their victory in Bournemouth.

Liverpool vs Bournemouth Betting Tips & Predictions

Liverpool are looking to make a fast start in front of their own fans, and we are backing Slot’s side to ease past Iraola’s Cherries. Check out 2.55 for the hosts to win both halves.

Liverpool have kept three consecutive clean sheets in this fixture, scoring nine times. You can get 2.35 for the Reds to win to nil again on Friday night.