Liverpool kicks off their 2025/2026 Premier League campaign with a highly anticipated clash against Bournemouth on Friday, August 15, 2025, at the historic Anfield Stadium — a fiery evening fixture marking the opening round of the season.
Match Time & Broadcast Information
- London (UK Time): 20:00
- Central Europe (CET): 21:00
- United States (ET): 15:00
Broadcast Channels:
- Sky Sports – United Kingdom
- TNT Sports / Discovery+ – Europe
- NBC Sports / Peacock – United States
- beIN SPORTS – Middle East (Expected)
Head-to-Head Record
Despite Bournemouth’s ambitions this season, history favors Liverpool, who have dominated most recent encounters — especially at Anfield:
- 2024/2025 Season: Liverpool 4–1 Bournemouth
- 2023/2024 Season: Liverpool 3–0 Bournemouth
- 2022/2023 Season: Bournemouth 0–4 Liverpool
Liverpool appears to have a clear path… but nothing is guaranteed in football.
Key Players to Watch
Liverpool:
- Mohamed Salah: A relentless goal machine. Scored 21 goals last season and knows how to punish Bournemouth.
- Darwin Núñez: Deadly when given space to run into.
- Dominik Szoboszlai: The creative brain in midfield.
Bournemouth:
- Antoine Semenyo: One of the fastest wingers in the Premier League, could trouble Alexander-Arnold.
- Ryan Christie: The midfield engine.
- Marcos Senesi: Will face a tough test against Núñez and Salah.
Tactical Preview & Score Prediction
Liverpool is expected to start with high pressing intensity, spurred on by the Anfield crowd, aiming to dictate the tempo early on. Bournemouth, on the other hand, will likely rely on defensive organization and rapid counterattacks, exploiting the space behind the full-backs.
We could see a relatively balanced first half, but Liverpool’s fitness and individual quality might tip the scales in the second half.
Predicted score: Liverpool 3–1 Bournemouth
This opening game could be a strong statement of intent from the Reds, signaling their readiness to challenge for the title again, while Bournemouth will aim to earn respect as a tough, organized side.
Anfield sets the stage... and all eyes will be on Mohamed Salah.