Liverpool vs Bournemouth Preview, Odds and Predictions – 15/08/2025

Premier League football returns to Anfield on Friday, August 15, 2025, as reigning champions Liverpool begin their title defence against Bournemouth in the opening match of the 2025/26 season.

“Better than even expected. And we already expected a lot.” 👏

Arne Slot on Florian Wirtz 🗣️ pic.twitter.com/m3BApgsbm6
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) August 14, 2025

The Reds will be eager to bounce back from their Community Shield disappointment against Crystal Palace, while Andoni Iraola’s Cherries look to extend their unbeaten streak on Premier League opening days to eight games. Kick-off is at 8pm BST, live on TNT Sports and discovery+.

Liverpool vs Bournemouth Best Bets

Bets	Over/Under	Moneyline
Total Goals	Over 2.5	-265
Both Teams to Score	Yes	-105
Full Time Result	Liverpool	-360
Draw		+500
Bournemouth to Win		+8000

Odds via FanDuel

Match Preview

Arne Slot’s side stormed to the title last season, finishing 10 points clear of their nearest challengers, but defensive concerns have already emerged. The Reds have conceded 10 goals in their last five matches across all competitions and were undone by Dean Henderson’s penalty heroics in the Community Shield.

Anfield, however, remains a fortress — Liverpool are unbeaten in their last 17 home league matches since September 2024. They also boast a 12-game unbeaten streak on Premier League opening days, dating back to 2012.

Bournemouth enjoyed a record-breaking 2024/25 season, securing 56 points and conceding only 46 goals — both club highs — but have lost key defensive personnel over the summer, including Milos Kerkez to Liverpool. Their pre-season form (two losses and two draws in the last four) suggests a challenging start awaits, and they have never won away at Liverpool in the Premier League.

Liverpool vs Bournemouth Over/Under Predictions

Total Goals Over 2.5 @ -265 as per FanDuel
With both sides fielding potent attacks, goals look highly likely at Anfield.

Correct Score Odds

Pick	Odds
Liverpool 2-0 Bournemouth	+800
Liverpool 3-1 Bournemouth	+1000
Draw 1-1	+1200
Bournemouth 2-1 Liverpool	+2500
Liverpool 4-1 Bournemouth	+1400

Odds via BetMGM

Pick: Liverpool 3-1 Bournemouth @ +1000 – Liverpool’s attacking depth should be enough to secure a comfortable win, but Bournemouth’s threat in transition can yield a goal.

Liverpool vs Bournemouth Golden Combos Predictions

Golden Combos	Odds
Liverpool Win + Under 4.5 Goals	+120
Both Teams to Score + Over 2.5 Goals	-110
Liverpool Win + Both Teams to Score + Over 3.5 Goals	+350

Odds via BetMGM

Final Scoreline Prediction

Liverpool’s offensive firepower, led by Mohamed Salah, Florian Wirtz, and Cody Gakpo, should overwhelm Bournemouth’s reshuffled defence. While the Cherries can threaten on the break through Antoine Semenyo and Marcus Tavernier, Anfield’s opening-night atmosphere will likely spur the champions to a convincing victory.

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Final Prediction: Liverpool 3-1 Bournemouth

Bettors can find a range of markets on BetMGM, from match result and goals totals to player prop specials, for the Premier League curtain-raiser.