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Liverpool vs Bournemouth preview: Prediction, date, venue, and how to watch Premier League match on DAZN in Canada
The Premier League kicks off its 2025-26 campaign today with reigning champions Liverpool hosting AFC Bournemouth.
It's been a summer of transition for the Reds, who have spent over £265 million in order to maintain their spot atop England's top flight. They've parted ways with stalwarts Trent Alexander-Arnold, Luis Diaz, and Darwin Nunez while welcoming Florian Wirtz, Jeremie Frimpong, Hugo Ekitike, and others as Arne Slot continues to put his stamp on a squad that topped the Premier League in his debut season.
Sadly, they also said goodbye to Diogo Jota, who was tragically killed in a car accident last month and had his number 20 retired by the club in his memory.
On the other side of the pitch are Bournemouth, who finished ninth last season and look to match or improve on that mark.
However, it will be tough for the Cherries to maintain the level they reached last year as they've sold off a lot of key pieces over the summer, including Dean Huijsen (Real Madrid), Illia Zabarnyi (PSG), and Milos Kerkez, who could line up against his old side after his £40,000,000 transfer to Liverpool.
DAZN News has all the information for Liverpool vs Bournemouth.
Liverpool vs Bournemouth kick-off, date
Liverpool vs Bournemouth will take place at 3:00 pm ET on Friday, August 15 , in the Premier League.
That means that fans watching on the West Coast of Canada will be able to watch all the action on DAZN from 12:00 pm PT.
- Date: Friday, August 15
- Kick-off: 3:00 pm ET / 12:00 pm PT
How to watch the Premier League in Canada on DAZN
DAZN is the home of soccer in Canada, with the UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Conference League, EFL Championship, EFL League One, EFL League Two, Carabao Cup, National League, Bundesliga, 2. Bundesliga, DFB-Pokal, Juliper Pro League, Saudi Pro League, UEFA Women's Champions League, Frauen Bundesliga, USL Super League and Sports Direct Women's Premiership, club friendlies, and international friendlies are all available for Canadian fans.
For the 2025-26 season, Canadians will also be able to watch the Premier League, Serie A, and Serie A women's on DAZN, giving fans even more top-level soccer to consume.
How much does a DAZN subscription cost in Canada?
A DAZN subscription comes in three options, which include different sports packages, with two tiers in each option.
| DAZN subscription tier | What is included | Monthly cost on annual subscription |
| DAZN Standard |
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$24.99 per month (12 months) |
|
DAZN Standard Ultimate Tier |
Above sports coverage, plus additional features:
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$29.99 per month (12 months) |
| DAZN Soccer |
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$34.99 per month (12 months) |
|
DAZN Soccer Ultimate Tier |
Above soccer coverage, plus additional features:
|
$39.99 per month (12 months) |
| DAZN+ |
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$44.99 per month (12 months) |
|
DAZN+ Ultimate Tier |
Above sports coverage, plus additional features:
| $49.99 per month (12 months) |
Where is Liverpool vs Bournemouth?
Liverpool vs Bournemouth will take place at Anfield, located in Liverpool.
The iconic venue opened in 1884 and can hold up to 61,276 fans in its current configuration.
Liverpool vs Bournemouth: What the managers are saying
Arne Slot, Liverpool
(via Liverpool)
"[They are] intense. They made it really difficult for us last season. We beat them 3-0, where you feel like ‘What is he talking about, difficult?’ But if you look at the game, they had the first big chance of the game, they scored a goal which was fractionally offside. Then we three times, I wouldn’t say counter-attacked them, but we were very fast in moving the ball from back to forward. And all of a sudden at half-time we were 3-0 up, and then I thought – which I always thought when I was a manager in Holland – ‘This is going to be four, five or six-nil’.
"But the mentality Bournemouth showed in the second half, they just kept on going. That’s the mentality they had throughout the whole season afterwards as well. They also lost some players, they also brought in good new ones – as they’ve shown in the last few years, that they can always bring in good new players. And away, it was even more difficult for us. So, very good team, good manager, and a challenge for us on Friday. But looking forward to it because an evening game at Anfield is something that everyone is looking forward to it."
Andoni Iraola, Bournemouth
(via BBC)
"We are the first game, and a lot of people will be watching us. It's not the place you want to start your season, at the home of the champions. Also, after they lost the other day [in the Community Shield] despite controlling and they probably want a reaction."
"It's a big test for us, and in the beginning, it's going to be emotional with the passing of Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva. But we will focus on our job, try and create some chances, keep believing, and give them a hard game. Let's try to go there and give them a surprise."
Liverpool vs Bournemouth prediction
Emotions will be running high at Anfield as the reigning champions kick off the 2025-26 campaign. Liverpool is too strong a side to falter in these circumstances, especially against a side likely headed for another mid-table finish at best.
Prediction: Liverpool 2-0 Bournemouth
