The Premier League 2025/26 season kicked off with Liverpool hosting Bournemouth at Anfield on Friday night, and the betting market was buzzing ahead of the clash. With Liverpool entering the match as heavy favourites, punters explored a wide range of betting angles—from outright wins to goal-fest predictions.

Liverpool Clear Favourites

Bookmakers made it clear that Liverpool were the dominant choice going into the game. The Reds were priced between 1/4 and 1/3 for victory, while a draw floated around 5/1 and a Bournemouth upset stood at 8/1. In terms of spreads, Liverpool were backed at –1.5 goals, reflecting expectations of a comfortable win.

Popular Betting Picks

Bettors leaned heavily toward high-scoring outcomes. Among the most popular punts were:

• Liverpool to win and both teams to score

• Liverpool to win + over 3.5 goals

At the same time, some cautious players backed under 3.5 goals or even a scoreless first half, hinting at uncertainty around early-season sharpness.

Player Specials

Individual markets also drew strong attention:

• Mohamed Salah anytime scorer was a hot pick, given his history of scoring on opening days (priced at 8/11).

• Hugo Ekitike anytime scorer, fresh off his Community Shield goal, attracted interest as a value bet.

• Betfred even rolled out a special Bet Builder: Liverpool to win, both teams scoring, Salah to net, and Florian Wirtz to assist—priced at 4/1.

The Buzz in Summary

Overall, the buzz reflected confidence in Liverpool’s dominance but with a widespread expectation that Bournemouth could at least grab a goal. While Salah and Ekitike drew attention in player markets, the most consistent narrative across the betting scene was clear: Liverpool to win big, with goals on both ends.