Liverpool head to the Vitality Stadium this weekend aiming to return to winning ways in the Premier League
Arne Slot’s side remains in the top-four mix but will want to end a run of draws as they face a Bournemouth team struggling for consistency and confidence.
Kickoff time and how to watch
Bournemouth vs Liverpool takes place at 5:30 pm GMT on Saturday, January 25, 2026. The game will be played at the Vitality Stadium and shown live on Sky Sports Premier League and Main Event.
Viewers can also stream the match on Sky Go, with live radio and text updates available through official Premier League channels.
Liverpool team news
Liverpool arrive on the south coast fresh from a strong European showing earlier in the week. Mohamed Salah made his return to action with a goal as Arne Slot’s side continued their push for form across competitions. The Reds sit fourth in the Premier League table, unbeaten in several matches but still looking to convert draws into victories.
Injury problems remain a theme. Federico Chiesa is being monitored after missing out through a minor training setback, while Alexander Isak and Conor Bradley are sidelined long-term. Despite that, Slot is expected to keep faith in the attacking trio of Salah, Dominik Szoboszlai and Cody Gakpo as Liverpool chase momentum before a run of key fixtures.
Bournemouth team news
Bournemouth sit 15th in the table and have won only once in their last 14 games. Manager Andoni Iraola is contending with a growing injury list and the loss of forward Antoine Semenyo, who left for Manchester City earlier this month. The Cherries are also without Marcus Tavernier and Tyler Adams, while new signing Alex Toth could make his debut in midfield.
Bournemouth’s focus will be on compact defending and quick transitions, but with limited attacking options, they’ll need a near-perfect display to trouble a Liverpool side regaining confidence in front of goal.
Head-to-head and prediction
Liverpool have dominated this fixture in recent years, winning comfortably when the sides met at Anfield on the opening weekend of the season. Bournemouth’s last victory over the Reds came back in 2022, and history suggests a similar outcome could follow here.
Slot’s men have shown enough creativity and resilience to handle a difficult away trip, even with a busy schedule. Bournemouth’s form and injury issues leave them vulnerable against a side still chasing momentum in the top-four race.
Prediction: Bournemouth 1–3 Liverpool
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