Head-to-Head Summary
Liverpool have controlled the recent Bournemouth vs Liverpool H2H despite losing the most recent meeting.
Across the last 10 competitive encounters, Liverpool have recorded eight wins. Bournemouth have won twice, with no draws during that period.
The overall numbers are:
Liverpool wins: 8
Bournemouth wins: 2
Draws: 0
Liverpool goals: 31
Bournemouth goals: 9
Liverpool's scoring advantage is heavily influenced by their famous 9-0 victory at Anfield in August 2022, but their dominance extends beyond that single result. They also recorded 4-0, 3-0 and 2-0 wins during the sequence.
Bournemouth have nevertheless won two of the last seven league meetings at the Vitality Stadium. Their 3-2 victory in January is the most relevant result because it came only eight months before Sunday's match.
That recent home success makes the matchup more interesting than the wider H2H numbers suggest.
Last 10 Meetings
January 24, 2026 — Premier League: Bournemouth 3-2 Liverpool
August 15, 2025 — Premier League: Liverpool 4-2 Bournemouth
February 1, 2025 — Premier League: Bournemouth 0-2 Liverpool
September 21, 2024 — Premier League: Liverpool 3-0 Bournemouth
January 21, 2024 — Premier League: Bournemouth 0-4 Liverpool
November 1, 2023 — League Cup: Bournemouth 1-2 Liverpool
August 19, 2023 — Premier League: Liverpool 3-1 Bournemouth
March 11, 2023 — Premier League: Bournemouth 1-0 Liverpool
August 27, 2022 — Premier League: Liverpool 9-0 Bournemouth
March 7, 2020 — Premier League: Liverpool 2-1 Bournemouth
Liverpool's eight wins make the historical advantage clear, but Bournemouth have become more competitive at home.
Both of their victories in this 10-match sequence came at the Vitality Stadium. They also scored three times against Liverpool there in January, showing that the ground has not always been comfortable for the Reds.
Liverpool therefore have the stronger H2H, but Sunday's venue reduces the significance of their overall dominance.
Bournemouth Current Form
Bournemouth have drawn their last three Premier League games after losing narrowly at Manchester City on the opening weekend.
Their last five completed competitive matches are:
September 12 — Bournemouth 2-2 Brentford
September 8 — Bournemouth 4-0 Lincoln City
September 5 — Newcastle United 2-2 Bournemouth
August 29 — Bournemouth 1-1 Everton
August 23 — Manchester City 2-1 Bournemouth
Marco Rose's team have been competitive without turning good performances into enough victories.
The 2-2 draw against Brentford was the clearest example. Bournemouth produced significantly more attacking pressure and twice put themselves in strong positions, but defensive mistakes allowed Brentford back into the contest.
Justin Kluivert and Marcus Tavernier scored, while Evanilson was heavily involved in the attacking play. The concern was Bournemouth's inability to protect their advantage.
Similar issues appeared against Newcastle and Everton. Bournemouth have now drawn three consecutive league games, leaving them with three points from four matches.
Their attacking numbers are more encouraging than the table suggests. They have scored in every Premier League game, including away matches at Manchester City and Newcastle.
Before Liverpool arrive, Bournemouth also travel to Real Sociedad for their first Europa League league-phase match. That creates a demanding turnaround and could influence Rose's team selection on Sunday.
Liverpool Current Form
Liverpool have lost none of their six competitive matches this season.
Their most recent five results are:
September 15 — Liverpool 3-1 Tottenham
September 12 — Liverpool 0-0 Fulham
September 9 — Liverpool 2-1 Atlético Madrid
September 4 — Ipswich Town 0-2 Liverpool
August 29 — Liverpool 2-2 Nottingham Forest
The Carabao Cup victory over Tottenham was particularly useful because Iraola made 10 changes from the Fulham game.
Alexis Mac Allister opened the scoring, Cody Gakpo added the second and Dominik Szoboszlai completed the 3-1 victory late on. Several regular starters were therefore able to rest while Liverpool still progressed.
The bigger concern is their Premier League consistency.
Liverpool drew their opening games against Newcastle and Nottingham Forest before beating Ipswich. The goalless draw against Fulham then became the first match under Iraola in which Liverpool struggled seriously to create chances.
They have six points from four league matches and have conceded four goals.
Their defensive performances are improving, but Liverpool need greater consistency in the final third if they are to turn draws into victories.
Bournemouth Team News and Injuries
Bournemouth entered their European fixture against Real Sociedad with several players unavailable.
Eli Junior Kroupi has been dealing with a foot injury, while Amine Adli and Julián Araujo have also been sidelined. Veljko Milosavljević has been recovering from a knock and is considered closer to returning than some of Bournemouth's longer-term absentees.
Tyler Adams has also required fitness management, although he has remained around the first-team setup.
The Europa League match is important when assessing Sunday's final team news. Any player carrying a minor problem will have limited recovery time between Thursday night in Spain and Liverpool's visit.
Rose still has a strong attacking core available. Evanilson, Kluivert, Tavernier, Rayan and Alex Scott give Bournemouth enough technical quality to trouble Liverpool if they can play through the first press.
Liverpool Team News and Injuries
Liverpool received an important boost in midweek with Joe Gomez returning from injury.
The defender started and captained the team against Tottenham before being replaced at halftime as his minutes were carefully managed. His return increases Iraola's defensive options ahead of Bournemouth.
Several longer-term absentees remain unavailable.
Conor Bradley continues his rehabilitation from a serious knee injury, while Hugo Ekitike remains out after his Achilles problem. Giovanni Leoni is also working back from an ACL injury, and Federico Chiesa has been expected to resume full team training later in September.
Liverpool do have considerable attacking depth despite those absences.
Alexander Isak, Bradley Barcola, Florian Wirtz, Victor Muñoz, Gakpo and Szoboszlai offer Iraola different combinations in the final third.
The relatively heavy rotation against Tottenham should also help Liverpool arrive fresher than Bournemouth, who have European football three days before this match.
Tactical Match Analysis
The tactical story is unusual because Iraola knows Bournemouth exceptionally well.
He built much of the structure that helped turn them into an aggressive Premier League side before leaving for Liverpool. Rose has made his own changes, but Bournemouth still want to press, attack quickly and make opponents uncomfortable when building from defence.
Liverpool will expect pressure.
That could actually suit them more than Fulham's compact approach did. Wirtz, Szoboszlai and Ryan Gravenberch have the technical quality to play through midfield pressure, while Isak can attack the space created once Bournemouth's defensive line moves forward.
Bournemouth need their press to work as a complete unit.
If the first line jumps forward without midfield support, Liverpool can play through them and immediately create dangerous numbers around the penalty area.
The hosts have their own opportunities.
Liverpool conceded twice against both Newcastle and Nottingham Forest earlier in the season. Their defensive structure has improved, but aggressive opponents have found space when the Reds lose possession with several players ahead of the ball.
Evanilson's movement could be particularly useful. He can occupy the centre-backs while Kluivert moves between midfield and attack and Tavernier makes forward runs from wider positions.
Bournemouth should also test Liverpool's left side whenever the visitors' full-back moves high.
The schedule could influence the second half. Bournemouth's Thursday trip to Spain gives Liverpool an extra two days of recovery, while Iraola rested most of his regular starters in the League Cup.
If the match remains level after an hour, Liverpool's fresher bench may become increasingly important.
Key Players to Watch
Justin Kluivert
Kluivert remains one of Bournemouth's most important attacking players because he can both create and score.
His movement between midfield and attack gives Bournemouth a player capable of receiving behind Liverpool's central midfielders. He also enters the fixture after scoring against Brentford.
Evanilson
Evanilson gives Bournemouth a focal point but contributes more than penalty-box finishing.
His ability to link attacks and bring runners into play was evident against Brentford. Bournemouth need that quality if they are to escape Liverpool's pressure rather than simply clearing possession.
Alexander Isak
Isak has quickly become central to Liverpool's attack.
His movement across the defensive line creates space for Wirtz and the wide forwards, while his ability to finish chances means Bournemouth cannot afford to lose concentration around their penalty area.
Dominik Szoboszlai
Szoboszlai has started the season strongly and scored an excellent late goal against Tottenham.
His energy should be valuable against Bournemouth's pressing. He can help Liverpool escape pressure, carry the ball forward and arrive around the edge of the box.
What the Numbers Tell Us
Liverpool have won eight of the last 10 competitive H2Hs.
Bournemouth have won two, including the most recent meeting.
Liverpool have outscored Bournemouth 31-9 across those 10 matches.
Liverpool are unbeaten in six competitive games this season.
Bournemouth are winless in four Premier League matches but have drawn three.
Bournemouth have scored in every league game this season.
Liverpool have six league points from four matches, while Bournemouth have three.
The numbers favour Liverpool, particularly when the H2H and overall unbeaten start are combined.
However, Bournemouth's lack of wins should not be confused with poor performances. Three straight league draws show they have been competitive, while January's 3-2 victory gives them recent evidence that Liverpool can be beaten at the Vitality Stadium.
Who Has the Statistical Edge?
Liverpool have the stronger statistical position.
Their eight wins from the last 10 H2Hs provide a clear historical advantage, and they remain unbeaten across all competitions this season. They also enter the weekend with more recovery time after rotating heavily against Tottenham.
Bournemouth's home record in this particular fixture keeps the gap from becoming overwhelming.
They have beaten Liverpool twice at the Vitality Stadium since 2023 and scored three against them in January. Their attacking performances this season also suggest they can create opportunities rather than simply defend for a point.
A draw is realistic because Liverpool have already drawn three of their four Premier League matches, while Bournemouth have drawn their last three.
Liverpool still hold the stronger overall evidence. Their deeper squad, greater recovery time and superior recent H2H give them the statistical advantage, but Bournemouth have enough attacking quality to make this a difficult away match.
Conclusion
Bournemouth vs Liverpool should be more competitive than the wider H2H record suggests.
Liverpool have won eight of the last 10 meetings, but Bournemouth won the most recent one 3-2 at the Vitality Stadium. That result provides an important reminder of how dangerous the hosts can be when they successfully turn the game into an aggressive, transitional contest.
Rose's team are still looking for their first Premier League victory, although three consecutive draws show they have not been easy to beat. Liverpool are unbeaten, but three draws from four league matches also show that Iraola's team are still developing consistency.
Liverpool should benefit from the schedule. Most of their regular starters were rested against Tottenham, while Bournemouth have to return from a Thursday night European trip to Spain.
That recovery advantage, Liverpool's deeper squad and their dominant recent H2H give the visitors the statistical edge. Bournemouth's home threat and January victory mean a close match, including another draw, remains entirely realistic.