Liverpool vs. Bournemouth: Odds, Preview, Live Stream, TV Info

Liverpool must overcome a blip in their form when they welcome Bournemouth in the Premier League on Saturday.

The Reds have slipped from the summit of the table after failing to win their last two league games, allowing Manchester City to reclaim the lead on goal difference.

Bournemouth have struggled to be consistent this term, but Eddie Howe's team have the ability to pull off a shock after defeating Chelsea 4-0 in January.

However, the Cherries have won only three of their last 12 in all competitions, with key players on the shelf due to injury.

Date: Saturday, February 9

Time: 3 p.m. (GMT), 10 a.m. (ET)

Odds: Liverpool 2-9, Bournemouth 15-1, draw 13-2

Live Stream: NBC Sports Live (U.S.), fuboTV (U.S.)

TV: NBC Sports Live (U.S.)

Odds according to Oddschecker

Preview

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Liverpool fans might be biting their lip as the final straight of the season approaches.

The Reds have spluttered through their last two league games, and manager Jurgen Klopp has appeared agitated on the sidelines.

The Merseyside giants have built this season's success on a solid defensive action, but the clean sheets have started to dry up at an alarming rate.

Klopp's men have conceded five goals in their last three league games, and they only have one clean sheet in their last seven matches in all competitions.

The trend is concerning, but the visitors could be missing their two most potent attackers at the weekend.

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Callum Wilson and David Brooks have had outstanding seasons, but both are struggling with injuries and will be sidelined.

Wilson and Brooks' presence would have made this a different encounter, but Howe will instead be forced to set out his team with a defensive mindset.

The visitors are used to flowing forward, but Liverpool's world-class attack should hamper their ambitions.

Klopp has also experienced injury problems in recent weeks, but Trent Alexander-Arnold, Georginio Wijnaldum and captain Jordan Henderson have all returned to training, per Metro.

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Alexander-Arnold has experienced a breakout campaign under Klopp, and the England international has developed into one of the most exciting full-backs in Europe.

The 20-year-old has featured in 22 Premier League and UEFA Champions League games this season, and his potential could see him become a regular starter for many years ahead.

Bournemouth's 4-0 hammering of Chelsea will be at the front of Klopp's mind, and Dominic Solanke could be given the chance to face his former club after departing Merseyside in the January transfer window.

Solanke failed to gain minutes for the Reds during his 18-month spell at the club. He will be hoping Howe allows him plenty of time on the pitch as he continues to settle in.

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This is a match Liverpool cannot afford to drop any points in. Manchester City are motivated to reclaim their Premier League crown, and the champions have the know-how to get the job done.

Liverpool need Mohamed Salah and Roberto Firmino to match Sadio Mane's current level of form as soon as possible, allowing the trio to rip opponents apart in their quest for silverware.

However, the Anfield side have appeared tentative at times, lacking the goal threat that was present previously.