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Bournemouth vs Liverpool

Vitality Stadium, Bournemouth17 December 2017 at 16:30
Referee: Andre Marriner

Match Events

Bournemouth
Liverpool
Kick Off
Nathan Aké10′
20′
Philippe Coutinho

assist: A. Robertson

26′
D. Lovren

assist: Roberto Firmino

J. KingJ. Stanislas
31′
44′
Mohamed Salah

assist: A. Oxlade-Chamberlain

Half Time
M. PughR. Fraser
46′
C. DanielsS. Cook
56′
66′
Roberto Firmino

assist: Philippe Coutinho

71′
Mohamed SalahA. Lallana
73′Adam Lallana
76′
Roberto FirminoD. Solanke
87′
Philippe CoutinhoD. Ings
Full Time

Match Statistics

2Shots on Goal7
2Shots off Goal12
6Total Shots21
2Blocked Shots2
4Shots insidebox15
2Shots outsidebox6
5Fouls10
2Corner Kicks3
2Offsides4
44%Ball Possession56%
1Yellow Cards1
0Red Cards0
3Goalkeeper Saves2
511Total passes655
414Passes accurate576
81%Passes %88%

Lineups

Squad Ratings

The overall squad rating for Bournemouth is 6.69, compared to 6.75 for Liverpool. This metric is derived from each player's average match rating across all league appearances this season — anything above 7.00 is considered strong, while below 6.50 signals inconsistency. Bournemouth's highest-rated starter is L. Cook (6.89), while Liverpool's best-rated player is Mohamed Salah (6.89).

Attacking Output

The starting XI of Bournemouth have contributed 0 goals and 3 assists this season, led by —. Liverpool's starters account for 8 goals and 8 assists, spearheaded by Mohamed Salah (7G). Goals reflect clinical finishing and chance creation, while assists highlight the ability to unlock defences through through-balls, crosses, and set pieces.

Defensive Solidity

Bournemouth deploy 4 defenders rated 6.48 on average, against Liverpool's 4-man backline averaging 6.68. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.

Midfield Control

Bournemouth field 4 midfielders averaging 6.89, versus Liverpool's 3 rated —. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.

Forward Threat

Bournemouth start 2 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 3 for Liverpool averaging 6.89. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.

Passing & Build-Up

Passing accuracy averages 81% for Bournemouth and 79% for Liverpool. Higher passing accuracy generally indicates a possession-based style with patient build-up through the thirds, while lower figures may suggest a more direct, counter-attacking approach with long balls and quick transitions.

Discipline

Bournemouth's starters have collected 4 yellow cards this season, compared to 4 for Liverpool. Yellow cards reflect how aggressively a team presses and tackles — a high count may indicate a physical, high-pressing style but also risks suspensions and late free-kicks in dangerous areas.

Age & Experience

The average age of Bournemouth's starting XI is 31.0 (youngest: L. Cook (28), oldest: A. Smith (34)), while Liverpool average 30.7 (youngest: J. Gomez (28), oldest: Mohamed Salah (33)). Younger squads typically offer pace, energy, and pressing intensity, while experienced lineups bring composure, game management, and the ability to handle high-pressure moments.

Squad Depth

Bournemouth's starters average 18 league appearances each, versus 22 for Liverpool. High appearance counts indicate an established, well-drilled unit that the manager trusts week in and week out. Lower figures may suggest rotation, injuries, or emerging players still earning their place in the team.

Bournemouth4-4-1-14-3-3Liverpool
GKDEFMIDFWD
27Begović2Francis11Daniels15Smith5Aké6Surman7Pugh33Ibe16Cook18Defoe17King22Mignolet17Klavan6Lovren26Roberts.12Gomez5Wijnald.14Henders.10Coutinho21Oxlade-.9Firmino11Salah

Substitutes

Coach: E. Howe

Substitutes

Coach: J. Klopp

BournemouthPosition StrengthLiverpool
6.69
Avg Rating
6.75
6.48Defender (4 v 4)6.68
0G 2A1G 2A
6.89Midfielder (4 v 3)
0G 1A0G 0A
Forward (2 v 3)6.89
0G 0A7G 6A
Bournemouth4-4-1-1
27GoalkeeperA. Begović
2DefenderS. Francis
11DefenderC. Daniels
15DefenderA. Smith6.52A
5DefenderN. Aké
6MidfielderA. Surman
7MidfielderM. Pugh
33MidfielderJ. Ibe
16MidfielderL. Cook6.91A
18ForwardJ. Defoe
17ForwardJ. King
Liverpool4-3-3
22GoalkeeperS. Mignolet
17DefenderR. Klavan
6DefenderD. Lovren
26DefenderA. Robertson6.71G
12DefenderJ. Gomez6.62A
5MidfielderG. Wijnaldum
14MidfielderJ. Henderson
21MidfielderA. Oxlade-Chamberlain
10ForwardPhilippe Coutinho
9ForwardRoberto Firmino
11ForwardMohamed Salah6.97G6A

Match Summary

Liverpool defeated Bournemouth 4:0. The match was played in Premier League 2017. Goals were scored by Philippe Coutinho 20′, D. Lovren 26′, Mohamed Salah 44′, Roberto Firmino 66′. 2 yellow cards were shown. Bournemouth had 44% possession while Liverpool held 56%. Bournemouth had 6 shots (2 on target) compared to 21 (7 on target) for Liverpool. Bournemouth made 3 substitutions, Liverpool made 3.

Rivalry since 2014

Bournemouth vs Liverpool Head to Head Results

21 stretnutí
Bournemouth
3
wins
Drawn
1
Liverpool
17
wins
Total goals
75 · 3.6/match
Both scored
9/21 · 43%
Over 2.5
16/21 · 76%

Recent Form

Bournemouth

WWDWWD

Liverpool

DLWWLW

Match Prediction

Bournemouth

10%

Home win

 

45%

Draw

Liverpool

45%

Away win

Model advice

Double chance : draw or Liverpool

25%Form75%
29%Attack71%
33%Defence67%
29%Head-to-head71%

Betting Odds & Historical Data

Opening pre-match odds recorded for this fixture at the time it was played. These are historical figures for analytical reference only and do not reflect any current market.

Historical data only — not for betting

This data is sourced from football-data.co.uk and covers historical match results and pre-match odds. These figures do not represent current or live odds and cannot be used for placing bets. Betting is not possible on this website. Provided for analytical and research purposes only.

Head-to-Head Record

Liverpool dominates

Historical results between these two teams — showing who has dominated this fixture and whether the current odds reflect that pattern.

Bournemouth2wins
0draws10 meetings
Liverpool8wins

Goals in This Fixture

How many goals these two teams typically produce when they meet, based on their historical encounters.

4

Average goals per game

80%

Games with 3+ goals

40%

Both teams scored

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (40%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (15%) — the odds may underestimate Bournemouth.

Market Summary

Margin: 3.1%

Implied win probabilities calculated from pre-match odds across multiple sources. A higher percentage means the market considered that outcome more likely. Compare these against your own assessment to spot potential value.

Implied Probability

Home 15.7%Draw 21.7%Away 65.6%

Odds Range

1X2
Min6.004.501.51
Max6.654.811.53
Market favourite:Liverpool · Heavy favourite

Market Consensus

Professional markets (sharp bookmakers) reflect sharp money and are harder to beat. Public markets are softer. When the two disagree significantly (highlighted in amber), it may indicate a mispriced line worth investigating.

1X2
Professional market14.7%20.4%64.9%
Public market14.9%21.6%63.5%
Δ0.2%1.2%1.4%

Bournemouth vs Liverpool — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Liverpool
Result vs. Market: Liverpool (66%)

Result matched market prediction

Match Statistics

Actual in-game statistics recorded for this match. Shots on target is a strong indicator of attacking pressure and correlates well with expected goals.

BournemouthHalf-time:03Liverpool
6Shots21
2Shots on target7

Head-to-Head History

Historical results between these two teams. Bold odds show which outcome was backed by the market — compare against the actual result to assess predictability of this fixture over time.

DateHomeScoreAwayAvg. odds
24/01/26Bournemouth3–2Liverpool3.75/3.80/1.90
15/08/25Liverpool4–2Bournemouth1.29/6.28/8.79
01/02/25Bournemouth0–2Liverpool4.56/4.29/1.67
21/09/24Liverpool3–0Bournemouth1.29/6.37/8.98
21/01/24Bournemouth0–4Liverpool4.27/4.35/1.70
19/08/23Liverpool3–1Bournemouth1.20/6.71/11.49
11/03/23Bournemouth1–0Liverpool7.19/4.89/1.42
27/08/22Liverpool9–0Bournemouth1.11/9.99/23.37
07/03/20Liverpool2–1Bournemouth1.24/6.31/12.50
07/12/19Bournemouth0–3Liverpool7.17/5.16/1.41

Home Record / Away Record

Aggregated season statistics from all available historical data. Use these to assess each team's overall form, scoring frequency, and tendency for high-scoring matches.

Home Record: Bournemouth

W 107D 85L 147
Over 2.560
Goals scored445

Away Record: Liverpool

W 678D 307L 274
Over 2.554
Goals scored2265

Data: football-data.co.uk

Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 11 May 2026