Bournemouth vs. Liverpool EPL Picks, Odds, and Betting Analysis — Iraola to Endure a Miserable Return to the Vitality Stadium?

• Bournemouth have played out three straight draws since an opening day defeat.
• Liverpool have proven to be inconsistent under Andoni Iraola.
• Liverpool have won 18 of their last 22 head-to-heads against the Cherries.

Liverpool will continue their search for consistency in the Premier League when they are favored at the best soccer betting sites against Bournemouth on September 20. Andoni Iraola will be making his first return to the Vitality Stadium since leaving the Cherries for the Reds in the summer. Find our Bournemouth vs. Liverpool picks here.         

Bournemouth vs. Liverpool Odds

Match Result	Odds
Bournemouth	+210
The Draw	+289
Liverpool	+120

How to Watch

• When: Sunday, September 20, 2026. 9:00 AM ET
• Where: Vitality Stadium, Bournemouth, England
• How to Watch: NBC, Peacock

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Bournemouth vs. Liverpool EPL Preview

Cherries Struggling to Get Wins on the Board

Marco Rose will likely be frustrated with the start to the season that he has endured at Bournemouth, as the Cherries have played well without getting a win on the board. Bournemouth have thrown away leads in each of their four EPL fixtures this term, playing out draws in their previous three.

Holding onto a lead was once again problematic against Brentford last Saturday, as a defensive mistake allowed the Bees to level the scores just four minutes after the Cherries had taken the lead.

Marcus Tavernier has been a standout performer for the club this season, scoring three in four appearances. Last season’s top scorer Junior Kroupi remains unavailable due to injury.

Likely Lineup:

(4-2-3-1) Petrovic (GK); Smith, Hill, Silva, Truffert; Scott, Adams; Rayan, Kluivert, Tavernier; Evanilson

Reds Yet To Show Consistency Under Iraola

Andoni Iraola has endured a mixed start to his career at Liverpool, with the Reds capable of producing a strong showing such as their win against Atletico Madrid, before following up with a tame display such as the recent 0-0 draw against Fulham.

The Reds were fortunate not to lose that recent clash at Anfield, but there was at least a response in midweek after beating Tottenham 3-1 in the EFL Cup. Like Bournemouth, Liverpool have been weak when taking the lead in fixtures, throwing away points in clashes against Nottingham Forest already this term.

Alexander Isak has been reliable in front of goal this term with three goals in four starts. Meanwhile, Florian Wirtz may be taken out of the starting eleven after failing to reach the heights expected, registering just one goal involvement in five starts. Joe Gomez is unavailable due to injury.

Likely Lineup:

(4-2-3-1) Alisson (GK); Araujo, Jacquet, van Dijk, Kerkez; Mac Allister, Gravenberch; Munoz, Szoboszlai, Barcola; Isak

Head-to-Head Stats

• Liverpool have won 18 of the 22 head-to-head meetings between the sides.
• The Reds have won 14 of the 18 EPL clashes, with Bournemouth landing just three victories over the same period.
• Bournemouth secured a 3-2 win over the Reds in the latest clash between the teams at the Vitality Stadium.

Bournemouth vs. Liverpool EPL Betting Picks

Both sides have shown defensive frailties this season, so a high-scoring encounter is likely. However, Liverpool look like the obvious play, due to Bournemouth’s inability to get wins over the line. It is also notable that the Reds have won five of the previous six head-to-heads in all competitions.

• Liverpool (+120)