Prediction: Bournemouth vs Everton

Prediction: Everton win

Best Odds: 7/5

Bookmaker: bet365

Football fans are rejoicing as they prepare for the return of the Premier League this weekend. Fans from all around the world are preparing to travel far and wide in the name of enjoying some top flight action, as we continue to establish who are the contenders and who are the pretenders this season. Today, we’re going to be taking a look at the clash between Bournemouth and Everton which is set to go down on the south coast this Sunday.

Bournemouth

Eddie Howe has done a phenomenal job of solidifying Bournemouth’s status as a Premier League club in the last few years, and he deserves all the props in the world for that. However, as is the case with every fairytale story, there must be a natural conclusion – and we feel like this season will see the Cherries really struggling to maintain their spot in the top flight. They’ll scratch and claw all the way, but we just aren’t so sure that they’ve got the quality necessary to make a push for the top half.

Team News

Eight players are out of action for Bournemouth in what continues to be a nightmare start to the season when it comes to injuries for Howe. Smith and Mepham are also doubts for this one.

Everton

Everton have been incredibly hit and miss to start off the season but even with that being the case, we’re still pretty excited to see what they can produce between now and the end of the campaign. They were able to bring in a few impressive new faces, and now, it’s all about harnessing that talent and seeing what they’re capable of. The future is bright for the blue side of Merseyside, and it’s all about living up to the hype that has been created in the summer months.

Team News

Gbamin is set to miss out on the trip down south, whereas Jonas Lossl is the other doubt for the visitors.

Factors to Consider

• In their last meeting back in January, Everton beat Bournemouth 2-0.
• Bournemouth have won one, drawn one and lost two of their Premier League games this season.
• Everton have won two, drawn one and lost one of their Premier League games this season.
• Bournemouth have scored five goals and conceded eight in the Premier League this season.
• Everton have scored four goals and conceded four in the Premier League this season.

Conclusion

Whenever Everton are able to click into place they really do take their game to a whole new level, and we think that’s what they’re going to do against Bournemouth. The Cherries seem to be running out of steam in their Premier League journey, and we don’t think they’re defensively good enough to withstand the pressure that is about to come their way courtesy of the Toffees. The first half will be pretty close, but Bournemouth won’t be able to keep up once Everton edge ahead.

Prediction: Everton win

Best Odds: 7/5

Bookmaker: bet365