Liverpool vs Bournemouth Predictions, Odds & Sports Betting Tips 19/08/2023

Week two of the Premier League season sees two teams who began with 1-1 draws go head to head at Anfield. Whilst Bournemouth will be looking to improve on last season’s 15th place finish, Liverpool will be eyeing up a return to the Champions League and a possible title bid.

To help you enjoy the game, we’ve studied the betting apps to bring you our expert sports betting tip for the match.

Liverpool’s 2022/23 season was something of a disaster. Whilst a strong finish saw them earn a spot in the Europa League, a 5th place finish was well short of expectations.

The introduction of players such as Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai looks to have breathed new life into the squad. But whilst their opening draw at Chelsea was encouraging, there were still a few defensive questions that need answering if this is to be a bounce-back season for the Reds.

New Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraloa has a reputation for attacking play, and that style was in evidence during an entertaining 1-1 draw with West Ham on opening day.

After last season’s successful battle against relegation, Bournemouth will be hoping to establish themselves as a midtable Premier League outfit this time around. A result at Anfield would go a long way towards achieving that aim.

The corresponding game last season resulted in a 9-0 home win and the departure of Cherries boss Scott Parker. However, Bournemouth did win the return fixture 1-0. Overall, the two sides have met 19 times, with Liverpool holding a 14-2 lead in the head to head.

Fans looking for a top betting bonus for the game should check out our statistical highlights. They look at the form of the two sides and will help you assess the latest football betting odds to find the best value wagers for the game.

Liverpool are huge favourites in this one. Bookmakers have them priced at around 6/25 to claim all three points. If you think Bournemouth can pull off a shock, you can get a huge 14/1 on an away win, with the draw at 13/2.

Liverpool are just far too short to back here. They are a work in progress after a number of Summer transfers, so it will take time for them to gel. Expect a few bumpy results in the early part of the season.

Bournemouth looked a big threat coming forward against West Ham and have the ability to cause the Reds some big problems. We’re not going all the way and calling an away win, but at 13/2, a bet on the draw represents very good value.