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Gameweek 2 of the English Premier League is starting tonight. However, Liverpool will face AFC Bournemouth tomorrow at Anfield, the first home game for Liverpool.
Liverpool’s previous season was a total disaster, losing their place in the UEFA Champions League. It hasn’t been a busy summer transfer window for them like other top clubs. However, manager Jurgen Klopp is very confident about his team for this season.
They started the Premier League new campaign with a draw against Chelsea FC. But the Klopp boys are very desperate to get a dominating victory tomorrow against AFC Bournemouth at their home, Anfield. On the other side, Bournemouth also started their season with a draw against West Ham United, having a tough fight.
Stats & Facts
Liverpool FC have a very good record against Bournemouth at Anfield. They have won five of their last six league games against AFC Bournemouth at Anfield. Moreover, the Klopp boys ran riot over Bournemouth last season, scoring nine goals against The Cherries.
Meanwhile, AFC Bournemouth have never won an away game against the All Reds. They lost eight of their last nine meetings with Liverpool in all competitions. The Cherries also failed to keep a clean sheet in their last 12 league meetings against Liverpool.
Most importantly, Liverpool is now making a fortress at Anfield. They are now unbeaten in their last 12 league games at Anfield.
Team News
Thiago Alcantara has been a long absentee for Liverpool, while new signing Stefan Bajcetic remains out of the team due to an injury. However, Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai made a good impression in their Premier League debut for Liverpool. They both are set to start against Liverpool.
As for Bournemouth, they will miss the service of Alex Scott, Dango Ouattara, and Ryan Fredericks due to injuries. However, Lloyd Kelly, Marcus Tavernier, Adam Smith, and Lewis Cook have recovered from injury and ready to play the game.
The Possible Lineup for Liverpool:
Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson; Mac Allister, Jones, Szoboszlai; Salah, Nunez, Diaz
The Possible Lineup Bournemouth:
Neto; Aarons, Zabarnyi, Senesi, Kerkez; Billing, Rothwell; Brooks, Christie, Kluivert; Solanke
Special Match for Trent Alexandre-Arnold
The game against AFC Bournemouth is very special for Liverpool’s right-back Trent Alexandre Arnold. He is set to play his 200th game for the All-Reds. Only Mohammad Salah has played more games than Arnold in this current squad.
Our Prediction: Liverpool 2-0 Bournemouth
As it is the first home game for Liverpool, thousands of fans will come to watch them at Anfield. Liverpool have always been a very tough opponent at their home. Therefore, it would be very difficult for AFC Bournemouth to beat Liverpool at Anfield.
Betfair Odds
Liverpool: 1.20
Draw: 7.00
Bournemouth: 15.00
