Andoni Iraola returns to Bournemouth for the first time since leaving the club in the summer on September 20, as Liverpool travel to the Vitality Stadium.

Cherries Still Chasing First League Win Under Rose

Marco Rose has endured a frustrating start to life at Bournemouth, as the German is still chasing a first league win since replacing Iraola. The Cherries have at least been hard to beat in recent weeks, playing out draws in their previous three.

However, it is concerning that they have thrown away leads in all four EPL clashes this term.

Marcus Tavernier has been a standout performer this term, scoring three in five in all competitions. Alex Scott is also vitally important in the heart of the midfield, having created eight chances in the top flight.

Rose will still be without key attackers Junior Kroupi and Amine Adli for Liverpool's visit this weekend.

Bournemouth predicted lineup vs Liverpool (4-2-3-1): Petrovic; Smith, Hill, Silva, Truffert; Scott, Adams; Rayan, Kluivert, Tavernier; Evanilson

Reds Still Searching For Consistency Under Iraola

Andoni Iraola is still trying to find the right balance for his Liverpool team, as the Reds have failed to win in three of their four Premier League outings.

Confidence, however, can be gained from recent Champions League and EFL Cup wins over Atletico Madrid and Tottenham, with seven goals being scored in four fixtures. Liverpool have at least improved defensively since shipping four in their opening two, as they have kept clean sheets in two of their last four.

Alexis Mac Allister has been an integral player in recent matches, registering three goal involvements in as many appearances. Alexander Isak has also scored three in four EPL games. Joe Gomez and Conor Bradley remain unavailable due to injury.

Liverpool predicted lineup vs Bournemouth (4-2-3-1): Alisson; Araujo, van Dijk, Jacquet, Kerkez; Mac Allister, Gravenberch; Barcola, Szoboszlai, Gakpo; Isak

Bournemouth vs Liverpool Prediction

  • Safe Tip: Both Teams to Score
  • Odds: 1.41 (22Bet)
  • 22Bet Booking Code: ACVHZ
  • Correct score prediction: Bournemouth 1-2 Liverpool

Key stats:

  • Bournemouth have scored and conceded in six of their previous seven fixtures.
  • Liverpool have failed to keep a clean sheet in four of their last six.
  • BTTS has been a winning selection in four out of the six most recent head-to-heads.

A high-scoring encounter between Bournemouth and Liverpool should be expected at the Vitality Stadium on Sunday.

The Cherries have been reliable offensively but weak defensively so far this season, scoring and conceding in six of their last seven. Liverpool follow the same blueprint, as the Reds have scored at least once in seven of their last eight. However, they have also failed to keep a clean sheet in four of their most recent six.

BTTS has also been a prominent winning selection in head-to-head encounters, with four of the last six seeing both teams score.

Bournemouth vs Liverpool Prediction, Value Tip

  • Value Tip: Liverpool
  • Odds: 2.15 (22Bet)
  • 22Bet Booking Code: FUZHZ

Bournemouth’s weak defensive record is alarming this season, as they have conceded at least twice in three of their four EPL fixtures.

They will also have limited time to prepare for this clash with a European match against Real Sociedad on Thursday. Liverpool’s form has picked up in recent weeks, with two wins in their last three and no losses in all six competitive fixtures so far.

The Reds also boast a dominant head-to-head advantage, as they have won six of the last seven against Bournemouth.

Verdict: Both Teams to Score (1.41) — Bournemouth 1-2 Liverpool