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Liverpool vs Bournemouth

Anfield, Liverpool14 April 2018 at 17:30

Match Events

Liverpool
Bournemouth
Kick Off
S. Mané
7′
15′Nathan Aké
Half Time
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain54′
58′
J. IbeL. Mousset
Mohamed Salah

assist: T. Alexander-Arnold

69′
70′
J. DefoeC. Wilson
73′
L. CookA. Surman
S. ManéJ. Milner
77′
D. LovrenR. Klavan
83′
Roberto FirminoD. Solanke
90+1′
Roberto Firmino

assist: A. Oxlade-Chamberlain

90′
Full Time

Match Statistics

7Shots on Goal1
10Shots off Goal2
20Total Shots6
3Blocked Shots3
11Shots insidebox5
9Shots outsidebox1
9Fouls9
7Corner Kicks5
4Offsides4
61%Ball Possession39%
1Yellow Cards1
0Red Cards0
1Goalkeeper Saves3
619Total passes375
535Passes accurate290
86%Passes %77%

Lineups

Squad Ratings

The overall squad rating for Liverpool is 6.96, compared to 6.89 for Bournemouth. 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. Liverpool's highest-rated starter is V. van Dijk (7.24), while Bournemouth's best-rated player is L. Cook (6.89).

Attacking Output

The starting XI of Liverpool have contributed 12 goals and 6 assists this season, led by Mohamed Salah (7G). Bournemouth's starters account for 0 goals and 1 assists, spearheaded by —. Goals reflect clinical finishing and chance creation, while assists highlight the ability to unlock defences through through-balls, crosses, and set pieces.

Defensive Solidity

Liverpool deploy 4 defenders rated 6.99 on average, against Bournemouth's 5-man backline averaging —. 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

Liverpool field 3 midfielders averaging —, versus Bournemouth's 4 rated 6.89. 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

Liverpool start 3 forward(s) averaging 6.89, compared to 1 for Bournemouth averaging —. 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 83% for Liverpool and 86% for Bournemouth. 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

Liverpool's starters have collected 5 yellow cards this season, compared to 1 for Bournemouth. 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 Liverpool's starting XI is 32.7 (youngest: A. Robertson (31), oldest: V. van Dijk (34)), while Bournemouth average 28.0 (youngest: L. Cook (28), oldest: L. Cook (28)). 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

Liverpool's starters average 28 league appearances each, versus 16 for Bournemouth. 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.

Liverpool4-3-35-4-1Bournemouth
GKDEFMIDFWD
1Karius6Lovren4Dijk26Roberts.66Alexand.5Wijnald.14Henders.21Oxlade-.9Firmino11Salah19Mané27Begović2Francis11Daniels3Cook5Aké4Gosling24Fraser33Ibe16Cook18Defoe17King

Substitutes

Coach: J. Klopp

Substitutes

Coach: E. Howe

LiverpoolPosition StrengthBournemouth
6.96
Avg Rating
6.89
6.99Defender (4 v 5)
5G 0A0G 0A
Midfielder (3 v 4)6.89
0G 0A0G 1A
6.89Forward (3 v 1)
7G 6A0G 0A
Liverpool4-3-3
1GoalkeeperL. Karius
6DefenderD. Lovren
4DefenderV. van Dijk7.24G
26DefenderA. Robertson6.71G
66DefenderT. Alexander-Arnold
5MidfielderG. Wijnaldum
14MidfielderJ. Henderson
21MidfielderA. Oxlade-Chamberlain
9ForwardRoberto Firmino
11ForwardMohamed Salah6.97G6A
19ForwardS. Mané
Bournemouth5-4-1
27GoalkeeperA. Begović
2DefenderS. Francis
11DefenderC. Daniels
3DefenderS. Cook
5DefenderN. Aké
24DefenderR. Fraser
4MidfielderD. Gosling
33MidfielderJ. Ibe
16MidfielderL. Cook6.91A
17MidfielderJ. King
18ForwardJ. Defoe

Match Summary

Liverpool defeated Bournemouth 3:0. The match was played in Premier League 2017. Goals were scored by S. Mané 7′, Mohamed Salah 69′, Roberto Firmino 90′. 2 yellow cards were shown. Liverpool had 61% possession while Bournemouth held 39%. Liverpool had 20 shots (7 on target) compared to 6 (1 on target) for Bournemouth. Liverpool made 3 substitutions, Bournemouth made 3.

Rivalry since 2014

Liverpool vs Bournemouth Head to Head Results

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

Recent Form

Liverpool

DLWWLW

Bournemouth

WWDWWD

Match Prediction

Liverpool

45%

Home win

 

45%

Draw

Bournemouth

10%

Away win

Model advice

Double chance : Liverpool or draw

63%Form38%
56%Attack44%
77%Defence23%
71%Head-to-head29%

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.

Liverpool8wins
0draws10 meetings
Bournemouth2wins

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 (100%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (79%) — the odds may underestimate Liverpool.

Market Summary

Margin: 2.9%

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 80.0%Draw 14.9%Away 7.9%

Odds Range

1X2
Min1.256.0012.00
Max1.257.1513.00
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 market78.6%13.7%7.6%
Public market78.0%13.9%8.1%

Liverpool vs Bournemouth — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Liverpool
Result vs. Market: Liverpool (80%)

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.

LiverpoolHalf-time:10Bournemouth
20Shots6
7Shots on target1

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: Liverpool

W 678D 307L 274
Over 2.554
Goals scored2265

Away Record: Bournemouth

W 107D 85L 147
Over 2.560
Goals scored445

Data: football-data.co.uk

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

API data: 11 May 2026