Liverpool, reigning Premier League champions, face Bournemouth in the season opener at Anfield. Liverpool have shown strong pre-season form with dominant wins and key attacking signings, while Bournemouth rely on high pressing and counter-attacks but have defensive vulnerabilities.
Key Factors to Consider
Liverpool have displayed potent attacking form in pre-season, scoring multiple goals per game and showing depth with new signings like Florian Wirtz and Hugo Ekitike. Bournemouth had mixed pre-season results with impressive wins but exposed defensive issues.
Liverpool have dominated the recent head-to-head matchups, winning the last five encounters comfortably, including 3-0 and 4-0 away victories, reflecting a clear quality gap.
No major injuries reported for Liverpool or Bournemouth ahead of the match, allowing both sides to deploy near-full-strength squads.
Playing at Anfield provides Liverpool with a significant home advantage due to strong fan support and the stadium atmosphere.
As reigning champions and title favorites, Liverpool are highly motivated to start the season strongly. Bournemouth aim to build on a solid prior season but enter as clear underdogs.
Odds and Predictions
Category
Odds
Prediction
Confidence
Moneyline
Liverpool -350, Bournemouth 785, Draw 530
Liverpool
★★★★☆ 75%
Spread
Liverpool -1.75 (-104), Bournemouth +1.75 (-112)
Liverpool -1.75
★★★★☆ 70%
Over/under
Over 3.5 (-108), Under 3.5 (-108)
Over 3.5 goals
★★★☆☆ 65%
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Market
EV Pick
Moneyline
Liverpool -10%
Spread
N/A
Over/Under
Over 3.5 16%
🔥 Best Value Pick: Over 3.5 at 16% EV | Suggested Bet Size: 16.8% (Kelly Criterion)
Predicted Outcome
Liverpool to win comfortably with both teams to score.
The upcoming Premier League match between Liverpool and Crystal Palace at Anfield is highly anticipated. Liverpool has a strong historical record against Crystal Palace, dominating past meetings with a majority of wins. The teams have met 64 times previously, with Liverpool winning 36 times against Crystal Palace's 15 wins and 13 draws. This season, Liverpool won their only prior encounter 1-0 away at Selhurst Park. Both teams have shown contrasting defensive and offensive profiles recently, with Liverpool conceding more goals but maintaining a higher scoring rate, while Crystal Palace demonstrates tighter defense but less prolific scoring.
Key Factors to Consider
Liverpool's recent form shows 3 wins, 1 draw, and 1 loss in their last five matches, averaging 2.2 goals scored and conceding 1.8 goals per game. Crystal Palace also shows similar last five form with 3 wins, 1 draw, and 1 loss, averaging 2.2 goals scored but with a much tighter defense, conceding only 0.6 goals per match. Liverpool exhibits a stronger attacking presence, but has vulnerabilities defensively, whereas Crystal Palace has a solid defense but less offensive firepower.
Liverpool holds a dominant head-to-head record over Crystal Palace with approximately 60% wins in past encounters, while Crystal Palace has only about 27% wins and 12% draws historically. The average goals per match in direct matches is around 3.09, indicating relatively high-scoring games. Liverpool won the only 2024/25 season clash 1-0 at Palace’s home ground.
No specific injury information was provided in the available data; analysis assumes no critical injuries affecting key players for either side.
The match is held at Liverpool's home ground, Anfield, offering them the home advantage. Weather and pitch conditions are not reported to pose any significant impact. Motivation for Liverpool to secure a strong finish in the league at home is high, while Crystal Palace will seek to challenge against a top opponent.
Liverpool is motivated to leverage their home advantage and maintain dominance over Crystal Palace after their narrow away win earlier in the season. Crystal Palace aims to improve their away record and secure points against a higher-ranked opponent, but motivationally Liverpool is favored due to historical success and home support.
Odds and Predictions
Category
Odds
Prediction
Confidence
Moneyline
Liverpool: -255, Crystal Palace: 510, Draw: 430
Liverpool Win
★★★★☆ 75%
Spread
Liverpool -1.5: -104, Crystal Palace +1.5: -127
Liverpool -1.5
★★★☆☆ 60%
Over/under
Over 3.5: -120, Under 3.5: -111
Over 3.5 Goals
★★★★☆ 70%
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Market
EV Pick
Moneyline
Liverpool -10%
Spread
N/A
Over/Under
Over 3.5 19%
🔥 Best Value Pick: Over 3.5 at 19% EV | Suggested Bet Size: 23% (Kelly Criterion)
Predicted Outcome
Liverpool to win with a relatively solid confidence given their home performance and historical dominance, though Crystal Palace’s defensive strength suggests a competitive match.
Brighton & Hove Albion hosts Liverpool in a Premier League match on May 19, 2025. Brighton comes into the game with a boost, as captain Lewis Dunk and Joao Pedro are back in the mix. Liverpool, already crowned champions, will likely rotate their lineup but maintain their high-intensity game style.
Key Factors to Consider
Brighton has been consistent, with recent wins against Wolves and a draw against Newcastle. Liverpool, as champions, has shown strong form but may focus on squad rotation.
Historically, Liverpool has a strong record against Brighton, but recent performances by Brighton suggest they can challenge the Reds.
Brighton welcomes back key players, while Liverpool may rest key players given their title status.
The game is nearing the end of the season, with Liverpool already crowned champions, which might affect their motivation.
Brighton's motivation is high as they aim to secure a strong league finish, while Liverpool's motivation may be lower due to already securing the title.
Odds and Predictions
Category
Odds
Prediction
Confidence
Moneyline
Brighton 155, Liverpool 143, Draw 275
Liverpool
★★★☆☆ 60%
Spread
Brighton +50 -185, Liverpool -0.5 138
Liverpool -0.5
★★★☆☆ 55%
Over/under
Over 3.5 111, Under 3.5 -148
Under 3.5
★★★☆☆ 60%
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Market
EV Pick
Moneyline
Liverpool 34%
Spread
N/A
Over/Under
Under 3.5 1%
🔥 Best Value Pick: Liverpool at 34% EV | Suggested Bet Size: 23.5% (Kelly Criterion)
Predicted Outcome
Liverpool's squad depth and experience give them an edge, but Brighton's home advantage and recent form suggest a competitive match.
Liverpool needs one point to secure the Premier League title, facing a struggling Tottenham side with back-to-back losses. Anfield's home advantage and Liverpool's dominant season position them as heavy favorites.
Key Factors to Consider
Liverpool has demonstrated tactical discipline and squad depth under Arne Slot, while Tottenham's defensive fragility and poor away form have persisted[2][5].
Liverpool dominated Tottenham 6-3 in their previous encounter this season[5].
Tottenham's Heung-min Son (foot) is likely absent, exacerbating their attacking deficiencies. Radu Dragusin is also sidelined[2].
Anfield's high-stakes atmosphere with Liverpool on the brink of a title-clinching result[3].
Liverpool requires only a draw to win the league, while Tottenham risks falling to 17th with another loss[2][5].
Odds and Predictions
Category
Odds
Prediction
Confidence
Moneyline
Liverpool -400 | Tottenham +790 | Draw +530
Liverpool (ML)
★★★★★ 90%
Spread
Liverpool -1.5 (-151) | Tottenham +1.5 (+114)
Liverpool -1.5
★★★★☆ 80%
Over/under
Over 3.5 (-127) | Under 3.5 (-104)
Over 3.5
★★★★☆ 75%
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Market
EV Pick
Moneyline
Liverpool -6%
Spread
N/A
Over/Under
Over 3.5 16%
🔥 Best Value Pick: Over 3.5 at 16% EV | Suggested Bet Size: 20.6% (Kelly Criterion)
Predicted Outcome
Liverpool to win comfortably, covering the spread with a high-scoring outcome.
Leicester City sits at the bottom of the EPL table with 18 points from 32 matches, fighting relegation, while Liverpool leads the league with 76 points. Leicester has struggled all season with poor form, having scored only 27 goals and conceded 74, while Liverpool has been dominant with 23 wins, 7 draws, and 2 losses, boasting a +43 goal difference. Liverpool is chasing a second Premier League title, currently 13 points clear at the top. Leicester needs a win to have any survival hope, but recent form and head-to-head history heavily favor Liverpool.
Key Factors to Consider
Liverpool is in top form with 12 unbeaten EPL matches and a potent attack led by Mohamed Salah (27 goals, 18 assists) and Luis Díaz. Leicester has won only 4 matches all season, scoring 27 goals but conceding 74, showing defensive weaknesses and a lack of offensive threat. Leicester recently ended an 8-game losing streak with a draw but remain under extreme pressure.
Liverpool has won the last six matches against Leicester, including a 3-1 win in December 2024 in the EPL. Leicester last beat Liverpool at King Power Stadium in December 2021. Liverpool has dominated these encounters historically, and Leicester have not scored at home against Liverpool since December 2021.
Leicester faces injury doubts including key forward Jamie Vardy. Liverpool has key players fit, with Trent Alexander-Arnold recently returning to training and Virgil van Dijk recently signing a contract extension, boosting defensive stability.
The match is played at Leicester’s home King Power Stadium with mild weather (~61°F). Liverpool's recent contract renewals (Salah and van Dijk) boost team morale. Leicester could already be relegated depending on other match results prior to this game, which may affect motivation.
Leicester is desperate to win to maintain any slim hope of Premier League survival, making this a high-stakes game. Liverpool is motivated to secure the league title and maintain their unbeaten run at this late stage in the season.
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Market
EV Pick
Moneyline
Liverpool 1%
Spread
N/A
Over/Under
Under 3.5 10%
🔥 Best Value Pick: Under 3.5 at 10% EV | Suggested Bet Size: 14.6% (Kelly Criterion)
Predicted Outcome
Liverpool is strongly favored to win comfortably due to their superior form, squad strength, and recent dominance over Leicester. Leicester’s poor season and defensive frailties make an upset unlikely, though their relegation fight could make them competitive.
Liverpool, the Premier League leaders, host struggling West Ham United at Anfield. Liverpool have been strong at home while West Ham is looking to regain form after a series of mixed performances.
Key Factors to Consider
Liverpool has dominated the league and is unbeaten at home except for one match this season. West Ham has shown signs of improvement but remains in the lower half of the table, struggling defensively.
Historically, Liverpool has been overwhelmingly dominant against West Ham, winning 85 out of 152 encounters, with West Ham's last victory at Anfield coming in 2015. They have lost five consecutive matches against Liverpool in the league.
West Ham may miss key players such as Lukasz Fabianski and has suspensions affecting Tomas Soucek and Guido Rodriguez, while Liverpool has minor injuries but is largely fit.
Anfield's atmosphere is known to be intimidating for visiting teams, especially for a side like West Ham that has struggled historically at this venue.
Liverpool is highly motivated to maintain their league lead and bounce back from their recent defeat, while West Ham is desperate to pull themselves further away from the relegation zone.
Odds and Predictions
Category
Odds
Prediction
Confidence
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Market
EV Pick
Moneyline
Liverpool -3%
Spread
N/A
Over/Under
Over 3.5 36%
🔥 Best Value Pick: Over 3.5 at 36% EV | Suggested Bet Size: 28.3% (Kelly Criterion)
Predicted Outcome
Liverpool is expected to win comfortably, likely 3-1, leveraging their strong form and home advantage against a faltering West Ham side.
Fulham faces a challenging match against Liverpool, who are currently unbeaten on the road in the Premier League. Liverpool holds a strong position in the league with a significant goal difference, while Fulham is fighting for mid-table stability.
Key Factors to Consider
Liverpool's superior form and goal difference give them a strong advantage. Fulham's recent performances have been inconsistent.
Recent head-to-head matches show mixed results but favor Liverpool slightly, with their most recent encounter ending in a draw.
Trent Alexander-Arnold is recovering, which might impact Liverpool's defensive and attacking strategies.
Craven Cottage can be an intimidating venue for visiting teams, potentially boosting Fulham's chances.
Liverpool's motivation to maintain their league lead could enhance their performance.
Odds and Predictions
Category
Odds
Prediction
Confidence
Moneyline
Fulham: 310, Liverpool: -122, Draw: 265
Liverpool
★★★★☆ 85%
Spread
Fulham: +50 -106, Liverpool: -0.5 -125
Liverpool -0.5
★★★★☆ 80%
Over_under
Over 2.5: -129, Under 2.5: -103
Over 2.5
★★★★☆ 70%
Predicted Outcome
Liverpool is likely to win due to their strong team performance and recent undefeated record on the road.