Liverpool vs AFC Bournemouth Prediction, Preview, News, Odds: 15/8/2025

The new Premier League season kicks off with Liverpool hosting AFC Bournemouth at Anfield on Friday, August 15, 2025, at 20:00. Both clubs are eager to set the tone for their campaigns, with Liverpool aiming to reassert themselves as title contenders and Bournemouth looking to cause an early upset.

Prediction and Betting Outlook

Our analysis points to a home win for Liverpool, given their strong track record against Bournemouth and the advantage of playing at Anfield. However, with both sides showing a recent tendency to score, we also see value in predicting both teams to score.

• Liverpool win: 1.33 (1win)
• Draw: 6.06 (1win)
• Bournemouth win: 9.35 (1win)
• BTTS – Yes: 1.75 (Paripesa)
• BTTS – No: 2.05 (1win)

Handicap betting could also offer better returns for punters backing Liverpool, while BTTS markets provide an interesting alternative.

Liverpool – New Era Under Arend Martijn Slot

Liverpool start the season under new manager Arend Martijn Slot, a Dutch tactician known for high-intensity pressing and fluid attacking football. The Reds’ pre-season form was mixed — three wins and two losses — including a penalty shootout defeat to Crystal Palace after a 2-2 draw.

Their final league match of 2024/25 ended in a 1-1 home draw with Crystal Palace, contributing to a sluggish end to the campaign. Despite this, the squad’s quality and Slot’s fresh approach have lifted expectations. A strong opening win would set the right tone for their title ambitions.

Bournemouth – Aiming to Upset the Odds

Managed by Andoni Iraola Sagarna, Bournemouth finished last season positively with a 2-0 victory over Leicester City. Their pre-season results have been inconsistent — one win, two draws, and two defeats — but included a solid 0-0 draw against Spanish side Real Sociedad.

Iraola’s aggressive, high-pressing style could cause Liverpool problems, especially in transitional moments. The Cherries will need clinical finishing and defensive discipline to stand a chance at Anfield.

Head-to-Head and Form Comparison

Liverpool have dominated recent meetings, winning all of the last five matches between the two sides. Their last encounter ended 2-0 to Liverpool away from home.

Last five results (all competitions):

• Liverpool: 3W – 0D – 2L
• Bournemouth: 1W – 2D – 2L

Liverpool’s attacking power and Anfield’s atmosphere make them clear favorites, but Bournemouth’s work rate and pressing could create moments of danger.

Prediction

This fixture looks set to produce goals, and while Liverpool’s superiority should see them through, Bournemouth’s attacking intent could make for an open game.

Prediction: Liverpool to win, with both teams scoring.