Liverpool vs Bournemouth prediction 15.08.2025 | Premier League

Liverpool were undoubtedly the best team in the league last year and deservedly won the title, leaving Arsenal 10 points behind. However, that gap between them could have been much larger, but the Reds lowered the intensity in the last few games, winning only two points in four matches because it became apparent the title is imminent. 

Over the offseason, the club was active, and we believe they have gotten better. Yet, the Reds opened the season with a loss to Crystal Palace in the Community Shield after the penalty shootout. After the game, Virgil van Dijk said they need to improve defensively, but also noted he isn't too worried. The team's captain also urged the club to sign another striker during this transfer window. According to speculations, Alexander Isak is their primary target. 

Bournemouth's results have constantly improved since their return to the English top-flight division in the 2022/23 season. They finished 15th, 12th, and eventually ninth in the last year. The Cherries will definitely aim to repeat such success, but we are not really sold on them after an underwhelming offseason. 

A few key players left the team and joined some European giants - Ilya Zabarnyi to PSG (63 million), Dean Huijsen to Real Madrid (62.5 million), and Milos Kerkez to Liverpool (46.9 million). Several other players left, including Kepa Arrizabalaga, who was on a loan deal. To be fair, they did bring in Djordje Petrovic as a goalkeeper replacement, along with Adrien Truffert. Still, we believe the squad has become significantly weaker, especially in defense.