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Liverpool vs Bournemouth: Predictions, betting odds & tips

Liverpool welcome Bournemouth to Anfield on Saturday in the Premier League with Jurgen Klopp's men still looking for their first win of the season.

The Reds were beaten 2-1 at Old Trafford on Monday night, a result which leaves them already seven points behind early leaders Arsenal.

This weekend however provides an excellent opportunity for confidence to be restored on Merseyside with the visit of newly promoted Bournemouth.

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Liverpool vs Bournemouth latest odds

The hosts are the shortest priced side in the Premier League this weekend with bet365 offering Liverpool at just 1/10 (1.10) to claim their opening victory of the campaign.

The visitors meanwhile have suffered two heavy defeats having won their first game of the season and are priced at 25/1 (26.00) with the draw available at 9/1 (10.00).

Liverpool vs Bournemouth first goal scorer

Liverpool have not been at their best but Mohamed Salah has still been scoring goals, with the Egyptian notching two strikes in three matches.

The forward can be backed at 11/4 (3.75) to open the scoring ahead of Luis Diaz and Robert Firmino who are both priced at 9/2 (5.50).

For the visitors, Dominic Solanke is the favourite to score first at 20/1 (21.00) despite being a doubt with an ankle injury while Colombian midfielder Jefferson Lerma who scored their first goal of the season is offered at 100/1 (101.00).

Liverpool vs Bournemouth preview

The Cherries won their first game of the campaign 2-0 against Aston Villa but have subsequently been beaten 4-0 by Manchester City and 3-0 by Arsenal.

The side from the south coast will surely be wary of their trip to Merseyside where an expectant Liverpool await.

The Reds cannot afford to drop more points even at this early stage of the season and will surely be fully focused on correct their mistakes from the opening three games.

Klopp's side are unbeaten at home in the league for a year and a half and Bournemouth look unlikely to be able to end that long unbeaten run.

Liverpool vs Bournemouth tips and predictions

The hosts are priced at 4/5 (1.80) to win both halves and this looks like the best way of backing a Liverpool success in an extremely one-sided market.

Odds correct at the time of writing. Please gamble responsibly.

Best Bet Banner 28022020 Liverpool to win both halves at 4/5 (1.80) for a 2pt stake with bet365

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