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Liverpool come in with a new-look lineup after the exciting arrivals of Hugo Ekitiké, Florian Wirtz, Milos Kerkez, and Jeremie Frimpong. However, the Community Shield defeat to Crystal Palace signals the integration work Arne Slot has on his hands.
Bournemouth, on the hand, have lost majority of their defense after the sale of Dean Huijsen, Illia Zabarnyi, Kerkez and Kepa Arrizabalaga.
This fixture has been one-sided over the years but there’s a lot at stake as both teams will want to repeat their successes from last term.
Liverpool v Bournemouth tips
• Liverpool to win– 7/25 with Bet365
• Mohamed Salah to score or assist – 7/25 with Bet365
• Antoine Semenyo to play two or more shots (most booking points) – 2/5 with Bet365
Odds courtesy of bet365. Correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Liverpool to win
Liverpool have made a habit of beating Bournemouth, winning 11 of their last 12 Premier League h2h meetings, with the only slip-up coming in a narrow 1-0 loss away in March 2023. At Anfield, it’s been even more one-sided; The Cherries have taken just one point from eight league visits and lost the last six by a combined aggregate score of 23-2.
The Reds also love a strong start to the season, going unbeaten in their opening league game for 12 years (W9 D3), the longest current streak in the league. Add in their home advantage and Bournemouth’s travel woes, and it’s hard to see past another Liverpool win.
With all that history and form on their side, Liverpool to win at odds of 7/25 on bet365 looks like one of the safest plays you’ll find in the opening weekend.
Bet explanation: This bet wins if Liverpool beats Bournemouth by any score margin.
Mohamed Salah to score or assist
If there’s one man you’d want backing on Premier League opening day, it’s Mohamed Salah. No one in the league’s history has done it better as the Egyptian has scored nine times and racked up 14 goal involvements on Matchday 1, more than any other player.
He’s also lethal at Anfield, with 105 Premier League goals there – a tally only bettered by Sergio Agüero at the Etihad and Thierry Henry at Highbury. Bournemouth in particular must dread the sight of him. Salah has scored more goals against them than anyone else in Premier League history (11), and he’s home advantage to add to that tally.
Salah to score or assist at odds of 7/25 on Bet365 feels like a smart way to get behind Liverpool’s talisman, especially when you remember he basically owns the opening weekend.
Tip: Mohamed Salah to score or assist @7/25
Bet explanation: This bet wins if Mohamed Salah scores or assists against Bournemouth.
Antoine Semenyo to play two or more shots
Antoine Semenyo comes into this season full of confidence after his best Premier League campaign yet, netting 11 goals. He’s just signed a new deal and boss Andoni Iraola has already talked up the Ghanaian’s leadership role, meaning he’s expected to be even more involved this season.
The Ghanaian was a shot magnet last season and backing him to play two or more shots at 2/5 on Bet365 seems like a strategic pick. The numbers back it up as Semenyo averaged 3.5 shots per 90 in the league last season, and he’s attempted at least three shots in each of his last three games against Liverpool.
He clearly doesn’t shy away from having a go, even against the big boys. With the winger taking more responsibility in front of goal, he is poised to even increase his shot tally this season.
Tip: Antoine Semenyo to play two or more shots @2/5
Bet explanation: This bet wins if Antoine Semenyo plays at least two shots against Liverpool.
Liverpool v Bournemouth odds
• Liverpool – 7/25 with Bet365
• Draw – 19/4 with Bet365
• Bournemouth – 17/2 with Bet365
Odds, correct at the time of publication, are subject to change.
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