Game Week 5 Predictions: Liverpool to win

Liverpool vs Bournemouth preview: both teams seek redemption after losses. Key players, tactical analysis, and predictions.

Liverpool has another shot at redemption after their home loss last weekend, they play another team on a redemption mission, how will this pan out? (Photo credit: Opta)

 Liverpool vs Bournemouth

Anfield

3:00pm

We have a couple of top games in the midday rush, one of which is this clash between two teams that suffered identical defeats in the last round; they both have wounds that a good win can heal.

Robert Sanchez brought down Evanilson in the Chelsea area, but the Chelsea keeper got down early to save from the spot before Chelsea scored late to punish Bournemouth.

Liverpool dominated Nottingham Forest, but you will regret it one way or another if you don't create enough chances or take the ones you do create. Callum Hudson Odoi’s sucker punch was a tough one to take, but the visitors deserved their win.

Arne Slot brought Liverpool back to earth with an incredible start; the Kops won three straight games without conceding any. The Forest result was unexpected, but it helps Slot understand the unpredictability of the English Premier League.

Regardless of their respective histories, Bournemouth and Liverpool will provide entertaining football. If you're betting on anything, such as corner kicks and bookings, there will be plenty of those in this game.

Let’s look at Liverpool. Arne Slot has been vocal in his press conference, undermining Martin Zubimendi's decision to stay at Real Sociedad. His midfield options are quite limited, with Harvey Elliot injured and Endo Wataru not seen as good enough.

The Kops will once again rely on the magic of Mohammed Salah; it didn’t work out against Forest, but Salah hardly blanks in back-to-back games. Luis Diaz and Diogo Jota are the two other expected attackers to lead; Cody Gakpo and Darwin Nunez will come in at some points.

Expect Bournemouth to challenge the hosts; Andoni Iraiola is a fearless leader who encourages his team to express themselves freely. They will aggressively attack Liverpool, as they witnessed Forest do last weekend; they may not be able to defend as effectively as Nuno Espirito Santo's team, but their offensive capabilities are superior.

It's a game that will provide us with goals. Bournemouth will thrive with Justin Kluivert and Luis Sinisterra on the flanks. What version of Evanilson will come to the party? He has a point to prove. This is a worthy game for him to take a shot at redemption.

Verdict: Liverpool to win.