Premier League Gameweek 5
Bournemouth 0 - 1 FT Liverpool
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
HT
Alexander Isak 57'
Alexander Isak 58'
↓ Florian Wirtz ↑Treymaurice Nyoni 71'
↓ Bradley Barcola ↑Víctor Muñoz 72'
75' ↓ Marcus Tavernier ↑David Brooks
75' ↓ Adam Smith ↑Lewis Cook
75' ↓ Ryan Christie ↑Daniel Jebbison
81' Antonio Silva
↓ Dominik Szoboszlai ↑Ryan Gravenberch 81'
↓ Alexander Isak ↑Lewis Koumas 81'
88' ↓ Tyler Adams ↑Ben Gannon-Doak
88' ↓ Rayan Vitor Simplício Rocha ↑Alex Tóth
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Bournemouth
Goalkeepers
Đorđe Petrović 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Adam Smith 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
2
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
James Hill
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
António Silva
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Adrien Truffert 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
45%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
Tyler Adams 
SWEEPER
3
Cleanups
3
Cleanups
3
Interceptions
0
Blocks
Alex Scott 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
42%
Pass Acc
Rayan 
NPC
88
Minutes
88
Minutes
10%
Pass Acc
6.5
Rating
Ryan Christie 
STORMTROOPER
4
Shots
4
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Marcus Tavernier
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
75
Total Mins
75
Entry
Forwards
Evanilson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
Michele Di Gregorio 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Bafodé Diakité
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Julio Soler
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alex Tóth
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
2
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Juanlu Sánchez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
David Brooks
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lewis Cook
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Daniel Jebbison
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ben Doak
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
2
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Liverpool
Goalkeepers
Alisson Becker
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Ronald Araújo
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
80%
Duel Win %
Virgil van Dijk 
MAGNET
82
Activity
82
Activity
76
Passes
6
Duels
Jérémy Jacquet
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Miloš Kerkez
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Midfielders
Alexis Mac Allister
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dominik Szoboszlai
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Bradley Barcola
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
72
Total Mins
72
Entry
Florian Wirtz
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
26%
Pass Acc
Cody Gakpo
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
21%
Pass Acc
Forwards
Alexander Isak 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
3
Shots
7.5
Rating
BENCH
Giorgi Mamardashvili
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Jeremie Frimpong
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Konstantinos Tsimikas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Joe Gomez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Trey Nyoni
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ryan Gravenberch
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rio Ngumoha
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lewis Koumas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Víctor Muñoz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/24/2026 | Bournemouth | 3 - 2 | Liverpool | Premier League | Vitality Stadium |
| 08/15/2025 | Liverpool | 4 - 2 | Bournemouth | Premier League | Anfield |
| 02/01/2025 | Bournemouth | 0 - 2 | Liverpool | Premier League | Vitality Stadium |
| 09/21/2024 | Liverpool | 3 - 0 | Bournemouth | Premier League | Anfield |
| 01/21/2024 | Bournemouth | 0 - 4 | Liverpool | Premier League | Vitality Stadium |
| 11/01/2023 | Bournemouth | 1 - 2 | Liverpool | League Cup | Vitality Stadium |
| 08/19/2023 | Liverpool | 3 - 1 | Bournemouth | Premier League | Anfield |
| 03/11/2023 | Bournemouth | 1 - 0 | Liverpool | Premier League | Vitality Stadium |
| 08/27/2022 | Liverpool | 9 - 0 | Bournemouth | Premier League | Anfield |
| 03/07/2020 | Liverpool | 2 - 1 | Bournemouth | Premier League | Anfield |
01/24/2026
08/15/2025
02/01/2025
09/21/2024
01/21/2024
11/01/2023
08/19/2023
03/11/2023
08/27/2022
03/07/2020
Bournemouth Win
Liverpool Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 5 GD: +8
P: 5 GD: +4
P: 5 GD: +11
P: 5 GD: +6
P: 5 GD: +4
P: 5 GD: +3
P: 5 GD: +3
P: 5 GD: +2
P: 5 GD: 0
P: 5 GD: -2
P: 5 GD: -4
P: 5 GD: 0
P: 5 GD: -1
P: 5 GD: -4
P: 5 GD: -5
P: 5 GD: -5
P: 5 GD: -2
P: 5 GD: -9
P: 5 GD: -3
League Standings
P: 5 GD: +8
P: 5 GD: +4
P: 5 GD: +11
P: 5 GD: +6
P: 5 GD: +4
P: 5 GD: +3
P: 5 GD: +3
P: 5 GD: +2
P: 5 GD: 0
P: 5 GD: -2
P: 5 GD: -4
P: 5 GD: 0
P: 5 GD: -1
P: 5 GD: -4
P: 5 GD: -5
P: 5 GD: -5
P: 5 GD: -2
P: 5 GD: -9
P: 5 GD: -3
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Bournemouth
Liverpool
Bournemouth
Liverpool
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Isak Strikes as Liverpool Grind Out Vitality Win
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 9/100. A solitary strike masked a largely pedestrian affair that demanded immense patience from the traveling support.
Early Tactical Gridlock
The opening half at Vitality Stadium was a tactical stalemate devoid of fireworks. Liverpool looked to dictate the tempo early on, edging possession to 54% as they probed a resolute Bournemouth defensive block. The hosts, sitting nervously in the lower reaches of the table, clearly prioritized defensive solidity over attacking adventure. As a result, the early exchanges offered little in the way of clear-cut opportunities, with both sides struggling to carve out space in the final third. The Intensity of the contest was surprisingly muted for a top-flight clash, playing out more like a cautious chess match than a typical Premier League spectacle. Neither midfield managed to establish true dominance, and the shot count remained alarmingly low as the clock ticked toward the interval with the deadlock firmly intact.
The Swedish Breakthrough
The tactical gridlock finally shattered in the 57th minute, providing the crucial turning point the traveling supporters had been desperately waiting for. Alexander Isak, who had spent much of the first half feeding off scraps, found the space he needed to deliver a decisive blow. The Swedish international capitalized on a brief lapse in the home side's concentration to slot home a normal goal that immediately altered the tactical landscape. This breakthrough fundamentally shifted the Balance of the tie, forcing the hosts to abandon their deeply entrenched defensive posture. Suddenly, the Cherries had to commit bodies forward, exposing gaps that simply had not existed during the opening forty-five minutes. However, their attempts to mount a rapid response were consistently blunted by a lack of clinical precision in the final third.
A Defensive Masterclass
With the advantage secured, the visitors shifted into game management mode to successfully navigate the closing stages. The bedrock of this grinding victory was an impenetrable defensive display led by V. van Dijk and J. Jacquet, both of whom earned outstanding performance accolades for their commanding presence. Van Dijk marshaled the backline flawlessly, ensuring that Bournemouth's modest total of two shots on target never genuinely threatened an equalizer. The Stakes for the hosts remain concerning, as this result leaves them winless and anchored in the lower tier of the division. For the Merseysiders, it was far from a classic performance, but grinding out three points on the road underscores a developing resilience that will serve them well in their pursuit of the European spots this season.
Key Questions
Who scored the decisive goal?
Alexander Isak scored the only goal of the match in the 57th minute to secure the win.
Who was the standout performer?
V. van Dijk delivered an outstanding defensive masterclass, earning top performance honors by keeping a vital clean sheet.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
A battle of the stalemate specialists
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 45/100. Liverpool's early-season sluggishness meets a winless Bournemouth side desperate for momentum in a clash where patience will be tested.
The Setup
Both teams have struggled immensely to turn one point into three this season, setting the stage for a fascinating tactical tug-of-war. Bournemouth sit fifteenth in the Premier League with three draws and a single loss, desperately searching for the formula to ignite their campaign. Meanwhile, seventh-placed Liverpool remain unbeaten, yet they have also drawn three of their first four fixtures, a source of growing frustration for their traveling supporters. This clash at Vitality Stadium carries a modest Stakes rating for now, but the pressure to deliver a statement victory is palpable on both touchlines. A remarkably high Balance suggests a tight, gritty affair where space will be at an absolute premium. However, the visitors bring an undeniable influx of high-end Stars quality, with the likes of F. Wirtz and D. Szoboszlai pulling the strings in midfield. A rather subdued Form score dictates a cautious opening approach, as neither side can afford the psychological blow of conceding early.
Key Battle
We are zeroing in on Bournemouth's dynamic midfielder M. Tavernier squaring off against Liverpool's lethal frontman A. Isak. Tavernier needs to provide a reliable attacking outlet and retain possession for a home side that will likely spend long periods defending without the ball. On the other side, Isak is arguably the sharpest tool on the pitch right now. If Bournemouth commit too many bodies forward to support Tavernier's transitions, Isak possesses the elite movement, pace, and ruthlessness to instantly punish the gaps left behind by the hosts' backline.
Our Prediction
We expect Liverpool to finally click into gear and convert their possession into a victory. The home side will remain defensively resolute and heavily structured for the opening hour, frustrating the visitors. However, Liverpool's superior squad depth and sheer attacking flair will eventually wear down the hosts, breaking the deadlock late on to secure a narrow, hard-fought away triumph.