The 2025/26 Premier League season kicks off with a mouth-watering clash as reigning champions Liverpool welcome Bournemouth to Anfield. Kenyan football fans will be watching closely as the Reds aim to begin their quest for a record-breaking 21st top-flight title in style. With new signings, strong form, and an electric Anfield atmosphere expected, this is set to be one of the most exciting openers in recent years.
Match Preview – Liverpool’s Title Defence Begins
Liverpool enters the new season as favourites to lift the trophy again, having splashed over £250 million on star arrivals Florian Wirtz, Milos Kerkez, Jeremie Frimpong, and Hugo Ekitike. The Community Shield loss to Crystal Palace on penalties will sting, but history is on their side—nine wins from their last 12 season-opening Premier League games is a record that inspires confidence.
Anfield will be buzzing with expectation, and with Frimpong and Ekitike already finding the net in the curtain-raiser at Wembley, the home fans will expect fireworks.
Bournemouth – New Faces, Same Resilience
Bournemouth have undergone a summer shake-up, losing key players like Milos Kerkez (to Liverpool), Dean Huijsen, and Ilya Zabarnyi. However, the arrivals of goalkeeper Đorđe Petrović and defender Adrien Truffert could strengthen their defensive structure.
The Cherries have an impressive record in Premier League openers, unbeaten in their last seven (W3, D4). They also finished 9th last season—matching their best-ever top-flight finish—so confidence will be high, even against the champions.
Head-to-Head Dominance
Liverpool have been ruthless in this fixture, winning 12 of the last 13 meetings (L1), with nine clean sheets in that period. At Anfield, the dominance is even clearer—six straight home wins against Bournemouth without conceding.
Hot Stats and Betting Angles
- Both teams scored in each of Liverpool’s last six matches.
- Over 2.5 goals landed in seven of Liverpool’s last nine games.
- Bournemouth have scored in 14 of their last 15 away games.
- Nine of Bournemouth’s last ten away league matches saw both teams score.
This suggests we could see a high-scoring affair, but Liverpool’s home record vs Bournemouth makes the Liverpool Win to Nil market highly attractive.
Key Players to Watch
- Mohamed Salah (Liverpool) – Last season’s top scorer, with a record nine opening-day Premier League goals, is the man to watch.
- Evanilson (Bournemouth) – Dangerous away from home, with six of his nine league goals last season coming on the road.
Suspensions rule out Ryan Gravenberch (Liverpool) and Lewis Cook (Bournemouth), while Enes Ünal remains sidelined with a knee injury for the Cherries.
Prediction – Liverpool vs Bournemouth
Given the Reds’ dominance in this fixture and their attacking upgrades, we predict:
✅ Full-Time Result: Liverpool Win
✅ Score Prediction: Liverpool 3–0 Bournemouth
✅ Best Bet: Liverpool to Win to Nil
✅ Value Bet: Mohamed Salah to Score Anytime & Liverpool Over 2.5 Goals
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Liverpool vs Bournemouth kicks off a season full of promise, goals, and drama. For Kenyan fans, this is the perfect chance to back the champions and enjoy the thrill of Premier League football once again.
