Amid the great anticipation for the thrilling clash between Liverpool vs Bournemouth in the Premier League, we present the key information you need to know ahead of the match, which will see the two teams face off on Friday evening.

The match will be held at Anfield, the home of the Reds, as part of the opening round of the 2025/2026 Premier League season.

Liverpool enters the opening match in an atmosphere of mixed ambition and caution, especially after losing the Community Shield to Crystal Palace on penalties 3-2, following a 2-2 draw in regular time.

Despite this setback, Reds fans are looking forward to a strong start in the league, as a win in this match would provide a significant morale boost to continue their quest to defend the title. Meanwhile, for Bournemouth, earning a point or more away from home against the reigning champions would send a strong message that they are capable of competing with the top teams.

Date of Liverpool vs Bournemouth match in Round 1

Country	Date	Time
England	16/08	09:00 pm
USA (ET)	16/08	04:00 am
Spain	16/08	10:00 pm
India	16/08	01:30 am
Brazil	16/08	05:00 pm

Head-to-Head: Liverpool vs Bournemouth in All Competitions

The two teams have faced each other 24 times across the Premier League and the EFL Cup:

Liverpool wins: 19

Bournemouth wins: 2

Draws: 3

Expected Liverpool Lineup vs Bournemouth

Goalkeeper: Alisson Becker

Defense: Frimpong – Van Dijk – Konaté – Robertson

Midfield: Mac Allister – Szoboszlai – Wirtz

Attack: Mohamed Salah – Ekitiké – Caio Jorge

Expected Bournemouth Lineup vs Liverpool

Goalkeeper: Neto

Defense: Smith – Mepham – Senesi – Kelly

Midfield: Christo – Lerma – Tavernier

Attack: Solanke – Christie – Otara

Stats and Records Before Liverpool vs Bournemouth

Liverpool has not lost to Bournemouth in their last 8 encounters across all competitions.

The last meeting at Anfield ended with a 3-1 win for Liverpool.

Bournemouth has scored only one goal in their last four visits to Anfield.

Match Predictions: Liverpool vs Bournemouth

Liverpool is expected to dominate the proceedings thanks to the experience of their players and their superiority on paper. However, the enthusiasm of the visiting team could create some challenges, especially in the first half. Securing a win will be the primary goal for both teams to start the season in the best possible way.