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Bournemouth welcome Premier League leaders Liverpool to the Vitality Stadium on Saturday, February 1, 2025, at 15:00 GMT in what promises to be an exciting encounter between two of the most in-form teams in the division.

Interesting Fact:

Liverpool are the only unbeaten team away from home in the Premier League this season, while Bournemouth have the best points tally in the league since November.

Team Analysis

Bournemouth

Andoni Iraola’s side have been on an 11-match unbeaten streak in the Premier League, with their most recent triumph a 5-0 demolition of Nottingham Forest. Bournemouth have defied the odds despite injuries to key strikers and are now just one point behind fifth-placed Newcastle in the race for European football.

Current Form:

• Last 5 matches: 3 wins, 2 draws
• Last match: 5-0 win vs. Nottingham Forest (Premier League)

Key Players:

• Dango Ouattara – Scored a hat-trick last weekend and is in sensational form.
• Justin Kluivert – Bournemouth’s top scorer with 11 league goals this season.
• Tyler Adams – Dictates the midfield and has contributed key assists.

Injuries/Suspensions:

• Evanilson (foot), Enes Unal (knee), Marcos Senesi (thigh), James Hill (thigh), Julian Araujo (thigh), and Julio Soler (unspecified) all remain out.
• Alex Scott (knee), Luis Sinisterra (hamstring), and Adam Smith (unspecified) are nearing a return but are unlikely to start.

Home Form:

Bournemouth have made Vitality Stadium a fortress, beating Manchester City and Arsenal here this season.

Liverpool

Arne Slot’s Liverpool side are six points clear at the top of the Premier League, having crushed Ipswich Town 4-1 last weekend. They come into this game following a 3-2 defeat to PSV Eindhoven in the Champions League but had already secured their place in the last 16.

Current Form:

• Last 5 matches: 4 wins, 1 loss
• Last match: 3-2 loss vs. PSV Eindhoven (Champions League)

Key Players:

• Mohamed Salah – The Premier League’s top scorer this season with 19 goals.
• Cody Gakpo – Scored in the Champions League and continues to be a major threat.
• Dominik Szoboszlai – A creative force in Liverpool’s midfield.

Injuries/Suspensions:

• Diogo Jota (muscle) is ruled out.
• Curtis Jones (knock) is doubtful.
• Joe Gomez has returned to full training and could feature.

Away Form:

Liverpool remain unbeaten away from home this season with 8 wins and 3 draws in their 11 away games.

Head-to-Head and Past Encounters

• Last Meeting: Liverpool 3-0 Bournemouth (Premier League, September 2024)
• Liverpool have won their last four matches against Bournemouth.
• The Reds have scored 10 goals and conceded just one in their last three encounters with the Cherries.

Key Stats:

• Liverpool are on an 18-match unbeaten run in the Premier League.
• Bournemouth have taken more points (25) than any other side since November.
• Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah is one goal away from equaling Frank Lampard’s Premier League tally.

Prediction

Goal.mu/Mauri.bet predicts: Bournemouth 1-2 Liverpool

Bournemouth have been sensational at home, but Liverpool’s unbeaten away record and attacking power should be enough to edge a close contest.

Betting Tips

• Both Teams to Score: Yes – Both sides have been in great attacking form.
• Over/Under 2.5 Goals: Over – Expect an open game with plenty of chances.
• Anytime Goalscorer: Mohamed Salah – He has a great record against Bournemouth.

Hot Stat:

Bournemouth have kept three consecutive home clean sheets in the Premier League.

Possible Lineups

Bournemouth (4-2-3-1):

Kepa; Cook, Zabarnyi, Huijsen, Kerkez; Christie, Adams; Brooks, Kluivert, Semenyo; Ouattara.

Liverpool (4-2-3-1):

Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson; Gravenberch, Mac Allister; Salah, Szoboszlai, Gakpo; Diaz.

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