The hosts have a strong record against their opponents: Bournemouth vs. Everton prediction
The second-round Premier League match between Bournemouth and Everton will take place on 29 August at the Vitality Stadium. The hosts began the season with a painful 2-1 defeat to Manchester City, while the Merseyside club beat Crystal Palace 2-0 and head into this match after two consecutive clean-sheet victories in all competitions.
Bournemouth: defeat should not overshadow a promising start
Marco Rose's first match in charge ended in frustrating fashion: after Marcus Tavernier's goal, Bournemouth led for a long spell at the Etihad but conceded twice in the final six minutes. Despite the defeat, the hosts showed that they can compete with top-level opposition and remain well organised without the ball.
Their head-to-head record provides additional confidence: Bournemouth have won nine of their last 12 matches against Everton in all competitions. However, their Premier League home form is far from perfect, with just three victories in their last 14 games at the Vitality, while Everton won 1-0 at this ground in December last season.
Everton: two wins without conceding
David Moyes' side have started the season far more confidently than they ended the previous one. Everton first beat Crystal Palace 2-0 in the league before thrashing Preston 4-0 in the League Cup.
Thierno Barry has made a particularly impressive start, scoring four goals in two matches, including a hat-trick in midweek. However, Everton's away record remains a concern: they have lost their first Premier League away game in each of the last four seasons.
Match facts and head-to-head record
- Bournemouth have won nine of their last 12 matches against Everton in all competitions.
- Everton have started the season with two consecutive victories and an aggregate score of 6-0.
- The Merseyside club won 1-0 at the Vitality last season.
The balance of power looks almost perfect: Bournemouth vs Everton prediction
Bournemouth made a good impression even in defeat against Manchester City and should be able to play much more boldly at home. At the same time, Everton are currently full of confidence and have been making good use of their chances.
The head-to-head record favours the hosts, while current form favours the visitors. With those factors in mind, a tight contest with no clear advantage for either side looks the most logical outcome.
