Bournemouth vs Liverpool prediction 20.09.2026 | English Premier League
AFC Bournemouth
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- Competition: English Premier League
- Date: 20th September, 2026
- Kickoff: 14:00 UK / 15:00 CEST
- Venue: Vitality Stadium
Bournemouth take on Liverpool in a Premier League Round 5 encounter. Bournemouth have collected three points from their opening four matches, while Liverpool have six, although both teams have shown encouraging attacking numbers.
AFC Bournemouth vs Liverpool Head to Head (H2H) stats
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AFC Bournemouth
3 : 2
Liverpool
Premier League
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Liverpool
4 : 2
AFC Bournemouth
Premier League
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AFC Bournemouth
0 : 2
Liverpool
Premier League
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Liverpool
3 : 0
AFC Bournemouth
Premier League
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AFC Bournemouth
0 : 4
Liverpool
Premier League
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AFC Bournemouth
1 : 2
Liverpool
Carabao Cup
Liverpool have historically enjoyed the better of this fixture, winning eight of the last 10 meetings, compared with two Bournemouth victories. However, the most recent encounter produced a notable surprise, as Bournemouth beat Liverpool 3-2 at the Vitality Stadium in January 2026. Liverpool had previously won the reverse fixture 4-2 at Anfield.
Bournemouth team overview
Bournemouth remain without several players as Marco Rose attempts to establish his preferred side. Julián Araujo, Junior Kroupi, Amine Adli and Veljko Milosavljević are currently sidelined, with none expected to return in time for Sunday's fixture.
The Cherries have drawn three of their first four league games, with their only defeat coming away to Manchester City. Their latest match ended 2-2 against Brentford, despite Bournemouth registering 10 shots on target compared with just two for their opponents.
A key factor ahead of this fixture may be Bournemouth’s European involvement. Marco Rose’s side were in action in the opening matchday of the UEFA Europa League on Thursday, travelling away to Real Sociedad, which could have implications for fatigue.
Last matches of AFC Bournemouth
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Real Sociedad
1 : 2
AFC Bournemouth
Europa League
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AFC Bournemouth
2 : 2
Brentford
Premier League
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AFC Bournemouth
4 : 0
Lincoln City F.C
Carabao Cup
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Newcastle United
2 : 2
AFC Bournemouth
Premier League
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AFC Bournemouth
1 : 1
Everton
Premier League
AFC Bournemouth lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
Đorđe Petrović
Defenders
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15
Adam Smith
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5
James Hill
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14
António Silva
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3
Adrien Truffert
Midfielders
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8
Alex Scott
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12
Tyler Adams
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19
Justin Kluivert
Forwards
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37
Rayan
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16
Marcus Tavernier
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9
Evanilson
Liverpool team overview
Liverpool also enter the fixture with a 1-3-0 league record, having yet suffered a defeat in the new Premier League season. Sandwiched between their Premier League fixtures, the Reds have also secured a UEFA Champions League victory over Atlético Madrid and progressed to the next round of the EFL Cup after defeating Tottenham.
Alexander Isak has made an encouraging start after finally overcoming the injury problems that hampered him last season, scoring three league goals, while Cody Gakpo has contributed three assists.
Liverpool's injury list includes Conor Bradley, Giovanni Leoni, Hugo Ekitike and Federico Chiesa. Joe Gomez is also a doubt, while Gakpo returned from injury to score and assist in Tuesday's 3-1 Carabao Cup victory over Tottenham.
Last matches of Liverpool
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Liverpool
3 : 1
Tottenham Hotspur
Carabao Cup
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Liverpool
0 : 0
Fulham
Premier League
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Liverpool
2 : 1
Atletico Madrid
Champions League
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Ipswich Town
0 : 2
Liverpool
Premier League
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Liverpool
2 : 2
Nottingham Forest
Premier League
Liverpool lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
Alisson
Defenders
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33
Ronald Araújo
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5
Jérémy Jacquet
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4
Virgil van Dijk
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6
Miloš Kerkez
Midfielders
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8
Dominik Szoboszlai
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10
Alexis Mac Allister
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7
Florian Wirtz
Forwards
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18
Cody Gakpo
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29
Bradley Barcola
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9
Alexander Isak
Prediction
This should be an open contest. Bournemouth have shown that they can create chances in Rose's high-intensity system, while Liverpool possess greater control of possession and individual attacking quality. The Cherries' recent 3-2 victory over Liverpool provides additional evidence that this is not necessarily a straightforward away fixture, but Liverpool's unbeaten start in all competitions should still see them secure their second league win of the new season.
Prediction: Liverpool to Win.
Three reasons we expect Liverpool to Win
- Liverpool have defeated Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium in three of their last four meetings across all competitions.
- The Reds remain unbeaten in the Premier League this season.
- Bournemouth are still winless after their opening four league matches.
Main prediction AFC Bournemouth - Liverpool
Liverpool to win
Best Odds:
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2.23
AFC Bournemouth vs Liverpool standings in Premier League
| Regular Season | P | W | D | L |
G - A
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GD | Pts | |
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| 1 | Arsenal | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 8 - 1 | +7 | 12 |
| 2 | Manchester City | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 8 - 2 | +6 | 12 |
| 3 | Brentford | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 10 - 4 | +6 | 9 |
| 4 | Leeds United | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 7 - 3 | +4 | 8 |
| 5 | Hull City | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 5 - 2 | +3 | 8 |
| 6 | Brighton & Hove Albion | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 13 - 5 | +8 | 7 |
| 7 | Chelsea | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 10 - 12 | -2 | 7 |
| 8 | Liverpool | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 6 - 4 | +2 | 6 |
| 9 | Everton | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 5 - 3 | +2 | 6 |
| 10 | Ipswich Town | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 7 - 10 | -3 | 6 |
| 11 | Nottingham Forest | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 - 4 | 0 | 5 |
| 12 | Newcastle United | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 7 - 8 | -1 | 5 |
| 13 | Manchester United | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 7 - 7 | 0 | 4 |
| 14 | Sunderland | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 - 5 | -2 | 4 |
| 15 | AFC Bournemouth | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 6 - 7 | -1 | 3 |
| 16 | Crystal Palace | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 6 - 11 | -5 | 3 |
| 17 | Tottenham Hotspur | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 - 5 | -5 | 2 |
| 18 | Fulham | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4 - 7 | -3 | 1 |
| 19 | Aston Villa | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 - 7 | -6 | 1 |
| 20 | Coventry City | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 - 10 | -10 | 0 |