Everton-Bournemouth

Everton vs Bournemouth promises to be an exciting clash featuring two sides with a recent history of mixed results. Everton have shown a struggle for consistency, especially with heavy defeats against Tottenham and Coventry, though they managed impressive victories over teams like Preston and Bournemouth itself earlier this year. Meanwhile, Bournemouth has been showing resilience with consecutive draws against Newcastle and Nottingham, but they also picked up a notable win over Girona.

The head-to-head record between these two clubs has been somewhat balanced, with both teams securing dominant victories in different encounters. Bournemouth’s recent form suggests they can hold their own away from home, while Everton’s last two home fixtures against Bournemouth ended in comfortable wins for them.

Given the attacking potential and defensive vulnerabilities on display in their recent matches, it’s likely both teams will score. The trends also suggest a game with more than 2.5 goals due to the offensive prowess both clubs have shown in various matchups. Expect a high-energy, end-to-end contest where neither side is likely to secure a clean sheet.