Bournemouth vs. Liverpool: The Cherries’ Home Curse, Salah’s Record-Breaking Night, and the Ultimate Matchday Kit

Premier League | Matchday 5 | Sunday, September 20, 2026 | Vitality Stadium | 2:00 p.m. BST

Quick Answer: Bournemouth has scored first in all three league games but has not won any of them. Liverpool has drawn both matches 2-2 after taking the lead. Mohamed Salah has scored 12 goals in 12 Premier League games against Bournemouth. Prediction: Bournemouth 1-3 Liverpool.

1. Form & Tactics

Bournemouth: 15th, 2 points out of 3. Home record: 1 point out of 3. Strengths: aerial duels, pressing. Weaknesses: defending through balls, protecting leads.

Liverpool: 13th, 2 points from 2 games. Both matches ended in 2-2 draws. Away goals: 2 scored, 2 conceded. Strengths: wing play, long-range shots. Weaknesses: aerial duels, preventing scoring chances.

Predicted Lineups:

• Bournemouth (4-2-3-1): Petrovic; Smith, Hill, Senesi, Truffert; Cook, Scott; Adli, Kroupi, Jimenez; Evanilson
• Liverpool (4-2-3-1): Alisson; Frimpong, Gomez, Van Dijk, Kerkez; Gravenberch, Jones; Salah, Szoboszlai, Wirtz; Ekitike

This is a classic matchup between a home-field advantage and the frustration of an unbeaten streak.

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2. Head-to-Head

22 matches: Liverpool 18 wins, Bournemouth 3, 1 draw. Goals: 62–17 (Liverpool).

But January 24, 2026: Bournemouth 3-2 Liverpool. Amine Adli scored the game-winning goal in stoppage time. Proof that the script can change at the Vitality.

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3. Salah’s Record-Breaking Night

Salah has 12 goals in 12 Premier League appearances against Bournemouth — the most by any player against them. He is the The only Liverpool player to score a Premier League hat trick against Bournemouth (4-0, December 2018).

Fresh off the AFCON, he is expected to start. Another record is within reach.

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4. Gear Up

For the Cherries: Grab Official Bournemouth Home Jerseys or classic Retro Bournemouth soccer jerseys.

For the Reds: Wear the iconic Liverpool's all-red kit. Shop Retro Liverpool shirts and Official Liverpool Home Jerseys.

For Reds collectors: Expand your Liverpool collection with Retro Liverpool away jerseys and Official Liverpool Away Jerseys — a tribute to the Reds’ European nights and Anfield’s legacy.

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