The Cherries were pegged back by Brighton last time out, as Charalampos Kostoulas scored a wonderful overhead kick in stoppage time to secure a point for the hosts. Bournemouth were desperately unlucky not to hold on to all three points against their south coast rivals, especially given that they managed 1.29 xG while conceding just 1.02 xG in return.

As some consolation, they were able to keep an impressive scoring streak alive - Bournemouth have bagged in eight consecutive matches now, including against the likes of Arsenal, Newcastle, and Chelsea. Andoni Iraola’s men have remained a threatening side going forward and have been able to cause problems for the big sides.

However, such progressive tactics have left them vulnerable at the back - only West Ham and Burnley have conceded more goals than Bournemouth this season. The Liverpool front line should be licking their lips at the prospect of this matchup.

The Cherries like to commit bodies going forward when they attack, which often leaves space in transition. Liverpool have the tools to cause problems on the break, which could force Bournemouth into cynical fouls. The reverse fixture finished 4-2 when these sides met at Anfield in August - Bournemouth committed ten fouls in that one, and were booked twice.

Anthony Taylor was, as usual, quite lenient with his cards in that game, but Michael Salisbury will be the designated referee for this game. Since showing just one card in a matchday two clash between Burnley and Sunderland, Salisbury has been dishing out the cards. He has shown 39 yellow cards in eight Premier League matches this season, averaging just under five cards per game.

Bournemouth are averaging 2.25 yellow cards per game at the Vitality Stadium this season, and have landed this selection in nine of their 12 matches across all competitions.

Hugo Ekitike will have fond memories of this opponent, as he made his Premier League and Anfield debut against the Cherries back in August.

He marked the occasion with two goal involvements, opening the scoring after just 37 minutes, before providing the assist for Cody Gakpo just after the second period began. The Frenchman registered four shots in that game, with two hitting the target, highlighting just how much success he found in the final third.

Ekitike managed two shots against Marseille midweek, with neither of those hitting the target. However, one effort struck the woodwork, and he also had a goal ruled out for offside. It wasn’t his night in France, but Ekitike is always heavily involved in the final third.

He has been relishing the gametime as Alexander Isak recovers from injury, and will hope to once again take advantage of this leaky Bournemouth rearguard.

Amine Adli has started the last two games for Bournemouth, filling a void left on the flank following the departure of Antoine Semenyo to Man City.

Adli won the penalty for his side against Brighton last time out, playing a key role in the outcome of that one. He was forced off late on against the Seagulls, although that seemed only to be precautionary, so he should be available to start again this weekend.

Adli managed two tackles in that game, while also committing two fouls. He is a player who likes to put himself about in duels, and is averaging 2.94 fouls per 90 across all competitions this season, albeit from limited minutes.

The Moroccan international should have plenty of defensive work to get through against Liverpool, operating on the same side as Jeremie Frimpong and Mo Salah, who has made his return to Liverpool following the conclusion of AFCON.

After joining from Lorient over the summer, Eli Kroupi has hit the ground running in the Premier League. The 19-year-old has made 17 appearances in the league this season, with only eight of those being starts, but has scored seven goals - only Semenyo has scored more for the Cherries.

The Frenchman is averaging 2.65 shots per 90 this term, but has been incredibly accurate, with 58% of his efforts hitting the target. He has a knack for popping up in dangerous positions, and 37% of his shots have found the back of the net. For context, that is the highest percentage out of all Premier League players - Haaland is scoring with 21% of his efforts.

The Reds are a tough matchup on paper, but Allison has been kept busy in between the sticks this season. The Liverpool goalkeeper was forced into four saves against Marseille.

Florian Wirtz put in another reliable performance in midfield for Liverpool midweek, helping his side to a comfortable 3-0 win. Although he didn’t directly contribute to any of those goals, Wirtz did see plenty of attacking involvement and registered three shots.

The German international seems to be growing with confidence and has landed this selection in five of his last eight appearances across all competitions, getting on the scoresheet in his last two matches at Anfield.

Wirtz registered 30 goal involvements in his final season at Bayer Leverkusen, scoring 16 goals and 14 assists, and he managed 37 goal involvements in the season prior. The 22-year-old certainly has a high potential, and it’s just about whether Arne Slot can unlock that.

With Gakpo expected to return to the eleven, Wirtz should occupy a central position this weekend, which would be ideal for this bet.

Another player who isn’t shy to get stuck in for the Cherries is Lewis Cook. The Englishman is averaging 1.51 fouls per 90 across all competitions this season, and has been carded in two of his last three appearances.

Cook was absent in the reverse fixture at Anfield, as he was serving a suspension from last season. In his place, Tyler Adams started in a defensive midfield role and was heavily involved. He committed just one foul, but had five tackles to his name and was dribbled past three times.

Prior to that, Cook has been carded in two out of three starts against Liverpool, picking up a yellow when these sides met at Anfield last season. Given how Bournemouth play, this match has the potential to get quite stretched at times, which could give Cook quite a lot of ground to cover.