In a repeat in one of the most memorable games of last season, Liverpool travel to Bournemouth looking to avenge their 4-3 defeat from last season. The reds dropped points at home to Everton last time out to further distance themselves in the title race and now sit 16 points behind Manchester City. The Cherries are in good form – having only lost once in their last 6 games and will be up for it against his home fans.
English Premier League – Vitality Stadium – Sunday 17th December 2017 – 16:30 UK Time
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Draw Best Odd of: 10/3 at Ladbrokes |
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Bournemouth
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The Cherries have been in great form in recent weeks – climbing clear of the relegation picture for now and residing in 14th position. With 16 points registered from their 16 games played, Eddie Howe’s men have started to show the sort of form that’s kept them in the Premier League for the last two seasons. Jermain Defoe bagged a brace against Crystal Palace last time out and the former England man has started to repay the faith shown in him by Eddie Howe.
Liverpool
Jurgen Klopp spoke of his bemusement at the decision to award Everton a penalty in the Merseyside Derby and the pressure is starting to show for the German. His side are 16 points off the pace in the Premier League and are struggling to cement their place in the Champions League slots – currently 4th, one point above Arsenal. Mohamed Salah has been sensational for the reds this season – scoring 13 Premier League goals to give him a real chance of claiming the Premier League golden boot.
Head to Head
Last season’s win was Bournemouth’s first ever over Liverpool with the Reds winning 7 and drawing 3 of their previous 11 meetings. As mentioned, Bournemouth came back from 3-1 down to beat Liverpool 4-3 thanks to a Nathan Ake injury time winner that sent the home faithful into raptures.
Odds and Predictions
Both sides play open and expansive football and it should be an open encounter.
Both teams to score – YES – looks a banker bet at 3/4 with Boyle Sports.
Mohamed Salah has been a real bright spark for the reds this term and can’t stop scoring.
Mohamed Salah to score anytime looks an excellent bet at 15/14 with 888 Sport.
Liverpool have scored 12 goals in their past 3 Premier League away games.
Liverpool to score 2+ goals looks excellent value at 1/2 with Coral.
Liverpool have struggled for consistency but should have too much fire power for Bournemouth.
Liverpool to win the match represents a shrewd move at 1/2 with Skybet.
Score Prediction
Bournemouth 1 – 3 Liverpool – 11/1 with Bet 365.
Top Betting Tip
Liverpool need to keep winning to keep pace in the title race and in their pursuit of Champions League football. Liverpool to win the game and both teams to score looks a sensible punt at 2/1 with Ladbrokes.