Everton vs Bournemouth Prediction & Betting Tips (31 August)

In the grip of major financial difficulties, Everton has been flirting with relegation for 3 years. During the previous exercise, the Mersey team still showed great ability to maintain its position despite an 8-point withdrawal inflicted by the Federation. The Toffees took 15th place in the Premier League, 14 points ahead of the first relegated team. Without the sanction, they would have finished in a very honorable 12th place. We will certainly have to work harder to avoid a decline this season. The start of the championship worries all fans since Sean Dyche's men are already last with 2 heavy losses and no goals scored. Soundly beaten at home by Brighton to start 0-3, they then suffered the law of Tottenham last weekend 4-0.

This week, Everton easily dominated a resident of League Two, Doncaster, in the FA Cup 3-0. Present in the Premier League since 2022, Bournemouth hopes to consolidate its place within the elite, still under the orders of Andoni Iraola whose work is increasingly noticed. Last year, the Cherries had a poor start to the championship before finding their rhythm and securing a quiet hold in 12th with 22 points ahead of the first relegated team. This season, they have not yet won in the league but have still displayed interesting performances. After snatching a point on the lawn of Nottingham Forest during the first day 1-1, Bournemouth took advantage of the support of their fans to hold Newcastle to a draw last weekend 1-1. This week, the Cherries lost at West Ham as they opened the League Cup 1-0. 

Several elements are missing from the Toffees. These are executive defender Branthwaite and substitutes Patterson, Alli and Chermiti, all on the flank. In addition, important defender Tarkowski is announced as doubtful. Everton did not score during the first 2 days. Unreliable in recent seasons, Calvert-Lewin (7 goals in the PL last year) remains the starter at the forefront of the attack. Substitutes during the first 2 days but starters this week in the FA Cup, former Ligue 1 players O'Brien and Ndiaye apply to start.

The last city scored against Doncaster. During the off-season, Everton made a great financial transaction by selling the very good Belgian midfielder Onana (Aston Villa). Added to this are the transfers of Godfrey (Atalanta) and Dobbin (Aston Villa) as well as the departure at the end of his contract of Andre Gomes. Returning from Brentford this summer, striker Maupay was loaned to OM. These movements allowed the Toffees to strengthen with the arrivals of Ligue 1 residents O'Brien (Lyon) and Ndiaye (OM) but also midfielder Iroegbunam (Aston Villa) and winger Lindström (Naples).