Bournemouth vs Liverpool Prediction & Betting Tips (24 January)

Once well placed in the race for Europe, Bournemouth has seriously fallen into line in recent weeks. Andoni Iraola's squad is currently 15th in the Premier League and is 8 points behind 5th place. Unable to win between the beginning of November and the beginning of January, 5 draws and 6 defeats, the Cherries showed a reaction by taking over Tottenham 3-2. Last weekend, they took a point at Brighton 1-1. Between these two results, Bournemouth fell to Newcastle in the FA Cup 3-3, elimination following penalties. Completely out of the title race, Liverpool will focus on qualifying for the next Champions League.

The Mersey club is now 4th in the Premier League, 1 point ahead of 5th place. More solid in recent weeks, the Reds have not lost any of their last ten championship matches, 4 wins and 6 draws. They still missed the opportunity to settle more comfortably in the Big 4 during the last four days by conceding the share of points against Leeds 0-0, Fulham 2-2, Arsenal 0-0 and Burnley 1-1. In this period, the Mersey club easily dominated Barnsley in the FA Cup 4-1. 

Liverpool, meanwhile, approach the clash with a blend of confidence and caution. Their recent run includes a commanding 4–1 victory over Barnsley, followed by a gritty 0–0 draw away at Arsenal and a 2–2 stalemate against FulhamFotMob. The Reds have also been dealing with their own injury concerns, with players such as Bradley and Bajcetic ruled out for extended periodsFotMob. Yet the squad has shown depth, and their dramatic 4–2 win over Bournemouth earlier in the season—featuring late goals from Federico Chiesa and Mohamed Salah—remains fresh in memory and a reminder of their ability to turn matches in an instantPremier League. Arne Slot’s side continues to evolve, blending new signings with established stars in a system that prioritizes intensity and control.

As both teams prepare for another meeting, the tactical dynamics promise an engaging contest: Bournemouth’s transitional threat against Liverpool’s structured aggression. The Cherries will look to exploit spaces on the break, while Liverpool will aim to dictate tempo and press high. Considering recent form, squad availability, and the historical edge Liverpool hold, the balance tilts toward the visitors. With that in mind, the anticipated outcome leans toward a 1:3 scoreline, a result that reflects Liverpool’s attacking consistency and Bournemouth’s ongoing defensive challenges.

• Summary: Bournemouth is going head to head with Liverpool starting on 24 Jan 2026 at 17:30 UTC at Vitality Stadium stadium, Bournemouth city, England. The match is a part of the Premier League .
• Referee: Michael Salisbury
• Bournemouth Feedinco Rating: 6.74
• Liverpool Feedinco Rating: 6.87