Bournemouth vs Liverpool: Capital One Cup match preview

Liverpool look to bounce back at Bournemouth

Eddie Howe and Brendan Rodgers (Getty Images)

Brendan Rodgers will hope that his Liverpool side can finally bring some joy to the clubs fans after a miserable week which has seen them knocked out of the Champions League and lose 3-0 away to Manchester United.

Bournemouth sit top of the Championship table as manager Eddie Howe looks to increase the pressure on his counterpart with a victory on Wednesday.

KICK-OFF: Wednesday, 7.45pm

PAST THREE MEETINGS:

Bournemouth 0 Liverpool 2 (Moses, Sturridge), FA Cup, January 2014

Liverpool 4 Bournemouth 1, FA Cup, January 1968

Bournemouth 0 Liverpool 0, FA Cup, January 1968

Brendan Rodgers is under increasing pressure

STATS:

The two sides have only met five times throughout their history – with Liverpool winning three and two draws.

Liverpool lie 10th in the Premier League, 18 points off leaders Chelsea and seven off fourth place.

Bournemouth are unbeaten since September in the Championship

Bournemouth average 16.2 shots per game in the league; Liverpool average 14.7 shots per game.

ODDS:

Bournemouth to win: 3.75

Liverpool to win: 1.95

Draw: 3.5

TV: Live on Sky Sports 1 at 7.45pm