Bournemouth take on the visitors Liverpool in the round 24 match of English Premier League. The match will be played on Saturday, February 1st at Vitality Stadium (Bournemouth).
Bournemouth first played in the Premier League under Eddie Howe but eventually dropped back to the Championship. After regaining promotion with Scott Parker, they managed to survive under Gary O’Neil—only for him to be replaced by Andoni Iraola in the summer of 2023. That decision has paid off, as Iraola led his team to a solid 12th-place finish in his debut season. This year, despite selling Dominic Solanke in the summer, they have performed even better. Already proving their ability to compete with top teams—having beaten Arsenal and Manchester City in the fall—Bournemouth has been even stronger this winter, going unbeaten. They defeated Tottenham and Manchester United, drew 2-2 with Chelsea, and demolished Newcastle. Most recently, they crushed Nottingham Forest with a dominant 5-0 win. With their current form, Bournemouth is a serious contender for a European spot, something that seemed unrealistic just a year ago.
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Liverpool’s grueling schedule takes its toll. The Reds finished third in last season’s Premier League and wrapped up the winter by winning the EFL Cup—at that point, it was clear this would be Jürgen Klopp’s final trophy in England. There were concerns about Liverpool's future post-Klopp, but Arne Slot has not only maintained stability but even taken the team to another level. In the Champions League, they had a perfect group stage record. However, with a packed schedule, squad rotation has been necessary. This week, a second-string lineup lost to PSV. The congested fixture list has also affected their domestic performances. Mohamed Salah and company lost the first leg of the EFL Cup semifinal to an inconsistent Tottenham side. In the Premier League, their only results this month have been draws against Manchester United and Nottingham Forest, while they needed stoppage time to edge Brentford. On the bright side, they cruised past Ipswich without much effort.
Despite some dropped points, Liverpool remains in contention for multiple trophies, but fatigue is becoming a concern.
Liverpool's 3-0 win in September marked their fourth consecutive victory against Bournemouth. Bournemouth is in excellent form and can certainly challenge a Liverpool side dealing with defensive issues.
Prediction for the match: Over 3.0 Total Goals.
