Premier League 2025/26: Liverpool vs Bournemouth Betting Preview & Prediction

Liverpool open their Premier League title defence at Anfield on Friday against Bournemouth. It marks the first match of the 2025-26 season and the beginning of Arne Slot’s second campaign at the helm of the Merseyside giants. Below is the betting preview, the best bets and a prediction for this league opener.

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Betting Preview

Liverpool’s record summer spending shows they have no plans to loosen their grip on the Premier League title, but their season has already begun with a setback, a penalty shootout defeat to Crystal Palace in the Community Shield. Defensive issues remain, with 10 goals conceded in their last five matches.

The champions ended last league season winless in four, but their Anfield unbeaten run in the top flight stands at 17 matches. They’ve not lost an opening day fixture since 2012/13, while Bournemouth are unbeaten in their last seven league openers.

However, Iraola’s side have endured a tough pre-season and lost four key defenders from last term’s record-breaking campaign. Bournemouth have never won at Anfield, taking just one point from the last 24 available there, and have lost their last six visits by an aggregate of 23-2.

Recent Form & Stats

• Liverpool haven’t lost their opening league game in 12 consecutive seasons, including nine wins.
  
• In their last six home Premier League meetings with Bournemouth, Liverpool have collectively beaten them 23–2 on aggregate.
  
• Liverpool’s summer signings, Florian Wirtz, Hugo Ekitike, and Milos Kerkez, are poised to debut, adding attacking firepower.
  
• Bournemouth finished 9th last season with club-record points and goals, but pre-season form was underwhelming. Injuries & departures have weakened them defensively.

Best Bets & Predictions

Prediction: Liverpool to win at 1.28.

Best Bet: Liverpool to win & over 2.5 total goals at 1.53

Alternative Bet: Mohamed Salah to score anytime at 1.76.