Recent form
Bournemouth are unbeaten in all competitions since 23 November 2024. Since losing to Brighton & Hove Albion in the Premier League, the Cherries have won eight and drawn four of their next 12 matches.
Their most recent outing saw them record an impressive 5-0 win over Nottingham Forest, while a week earlier they beat Newcastle United 4-1 at St. James' Park.
The home side's consistent form has taken them to seventh in the Premier League table under head coach Andoni Iraola.
Bournemouth have amassed 40 points from 23 top-flight games this season, scoring 41 goals and conceding 26.
The main stars
In the Premier League, Iraola's side have an impressive scoring record, distributed across a variety of players.
Justin Kluivert leads the home team's scoring charts with 11 goals, while Antoine Semenyo has seven, Dango Ouattara has six and Evanilson has five.
In terms of assists, Marcus Tavernier leads the way with five assists, while Ouattara and Kluivert also have four. Semenyo, Lewis Cook, Milos Kerkez and Tyler Adams have three each this season.
Force
Iraola will be hoping to have his strongest squad to face Liverpool this weekend, with Luis Sinisterra returning to training after an injury that has kept him out since October 2024. However, Sinisterra is unlikely to be fit enough to face Liverpool.
The absentees for the home side are Julian Araujo, Evanilson, James Hill, Alex Scott, Marcos Senesi, Adam Smith and Enes Unal.
Pre-match speech
"This is probably the biggest challenge for Bournemouth for sure. Liverpool are the strongest team, not only in England, but in Europe this season. They are top of the league in England, in Europe, that shows the level of their football.
Liverpool have only lost one Premier League game this season, against Nottingham Forest. It will be a very difficult game, but it will be a good test. I think we are in a good period, in good form. I don't know if we can beat Liverpool, but we will definitely try," said coach Iraola.
Pre-match stats
Liverpool beat Bournemouth in the first leg of their Premier League clash at Anfield in September 2024. Arne Slot's side won 3-0, scoring all three goals in the first half through Luis Diaz (2 goals) and Darwin Nunez.
Bournemouth (unbeaten in 11 games) and Liverpool (unbeaten in 18 games) have accounted for two-thirds of the longest unbeaten streaks in the Premier League this season, alongside Arsenal (13 games unbeaten).
The Cherries have picked up four points from their first four Premier League games against Liverpool (W1 D1 L2). But in their last 11 meetings, Bournemouth have won just once, losing 10 to Liverpool.
Bournemouth (who finished 12th last season) have beaten Man City and Arsenal at the Vitality Stadium this season. They are aiming to beat Liverpool. The last team to win at home against all three of last season's top teams was Blackburn Rovers in 2005-06.
In the seven Premier League meetings at the Vitality Stadium, no match has ended in a draw. Bournemouth have won two, Liverpool five.
Bournemouth vs Liverpool match will take place at 22:00 on 1.2.
