Bournemouth vs Everton Lineups, Prediction, Betting Picks & Odds

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This Bournemouth vs Everton prediction sizes up a Vitality Stadium matchup between a home side stung by a late collapse and visitors who could not have asked for a cleaner start to the season.

Bournemouth led at Manchester City through Marcus Tavernier on August 23, 2026, only to concede twice late and lose 2-1 on the road. It was a cruel opening-day result for the Cherries.

Everton arrive flying, having beaten Crystal Palace 2-0 at home on August 22, 2026, then hammering Preston North End 4-0 in the Carabao Cup. Two games, six goals, none conceded.

Bournemouth own the recent edge in this rivalry, winning six of the last seven games against Everton in all competitions. The Cherries will lean on that history here.

Bournemouth vs Everton Recent Results

Bournemouth's opening-day trip to Manchester City ended in heartbreak, a 2-1 loss after leading through Marcus Tavernier's 26th-minute strike on August 23, 2026. The Cherries dug in and held City to just 35% possession, showing plenty of grit before conceding twice late. Tavernier looks a live threat again here, having troubled Everton before, and this direct, hard-working group won't lack for effort.

Everton are the form team, opening with a 2-0 home win over Crystal Palace on August 22, 2026, then a 4-0 Carabao Cup rout of Preston North End. Six goals scored, none conceded across the two outings. Thierno Barry is the story, netting four times in those two games, including a hat-trick at Preston. Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall opened the league scoring, and this attack is humming.

Bournemouth vs Everton Lineups & Team News

Injuries & Suspensions

Bournemouth: Eli Kroupi (Injured/out), Amine Adli (Injured/out), Julian Araujo (Injured/out), Julio Soler (Injured/doubtful)

Everton: Tim Iroegbunam (Injured/out), Christian Nørgaard (Injured/doubtful), James Garner (Injured/doubtful)

Bournemouth

Ryan Christie is available again after serving a suspension for the opening-day loss at Manchester City. Julio Soler could feature after a minor issue kept him out, though he remains a doubt. Amine Adli is still weeks away with a calf problem, while Julian Araujo (thigh) and Eli Kroupi are long-term absentees for the Cherries.

Everton

Christian Nørgaard and James Garner are both still working back from minor injuries and are rated doubtful. Brennan Johnson finally broke his goal duck against Preston in the Carabao Cup but may have to settle for the bench. Thierno Barry, with four goals in two games this season, is the clear go-to option up front.

Bournemouth vs Everton Predicted Lineup

Bournemouth

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Predicted Starting Lineup (probable): Petrovic; Smith, Hill, Silva, Truffert; Scott, Cook; Rayan, Kluivert, Tavernier; Evanilson

Everton

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Predicted Starting Lineup (probable): Pickford; Röhl, Tarkowski, Branthwaite, Mykolenko; Armstrong, Hackney; Ndiaye, Dewsbury-Hall, George; Barry

Bournemouth vs Everton Key Stats & Game Facts

• Bournemouth have won six of their last seven games against Everton in all competitions.
• Everton's 2-0 win over Crystal Palace on August 22, 2026, was their first opening-day Premier League victory since August 2021.
• Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall scored Everton's opening goal of the season in the 45th minute against Crystal Palace on August 22, 2026.
• Bournemouth held Manchester City to just 35% possession in their season opener at the Etihad Stadium on August 23, 2026.
• Thierno Barry has scored four goals across Everton's first two games this season, including a hat-trick at Preston North End.

Bournemouth vs Everton Prediction & Best Picks

Our Prediction

Our prediction leans toward Bournemouth edging this one at home. The numbers point to a low-scoring, stubborn matchup with a projected total right around 2.5 goals, and the Cherries own a strong recent head-to-head record against Everton. We like a narrow 2-1 Bournemouth win, with the home side's rivalry edge and a tight defensive shape carrying them past a visiting attack that will find this a far tougher test than opening week.

Best Picks

No in the Both Teams To Score market. Scoring on one side only fits the profile here. With projected expected goals of roughly 1.44 for Bournemouth and 1.08 for Everton, keeping one team off the board is a legitimate outcome, and this pick carries a strong positive expected value according to AI probability models.

Under 2.5 Goals in the Total Goals Over/Under market. Low-scoring and grinding is how this one projects. The AI-derived game total sits right at 2.51, meaning a three-goal game is almost a coin flip, and a two-goal final score is squarely on the table. Backing the scoreline to stay tight makes sense in a rivalry game that historically produces points, not fireworks.

Bournemouth vs Everton Same Game Parlay

This four-leg Same Game Parlay leans into a chippy, card-heavy rivalry: Tyler Adams to be shown a card, Michael Keane to be carded, and Marcus Tavernier over 0.5 shots on target.

Tyler Adams has been carded in four of his last five Premier League games against Everton, making him a strong candidate to see yellow again in a physical midfield battle at the Vitality.

Michael Keane has been shown a card in two of his last three Premier League games against Bournemouth, and the Cherries' direct, aerial style tends to draw defensive fouls from center backs.

Marcus Tavernier has recorded 1+ shots on target in four of his last five Premier League games against Everton, and he already found the net on opening day, so he rounds out the parlay.

Same Game Parlay odds correct at time of publishing.

Bournemouth vs Everton Talking Points

The headline storyline is Thierno Barry, who bagged his first Everton hat-trick in the 4-0 Carabao Cup win over Preston North End on August 26, 2026, and now carries the visitors' attack after four goals in two games. But he runs into a Bournemouth side that owns this rivalry, having won six of their last seven games against Everton in all competitions. Add a physical, card-happy edge to these meetings, plus Bournemouth's willingness to sit deep and stay direct, and this shapes up as a stubborn, tight contest where the Cherries' home history could prove decisive.

Bournemouth vs Everton Predictions FAQs

When is the Bournemouth vs Everton English Premier League game?

The Bournemouth vs Everton game kicks off at 10:00 AM ET / 7:00 AM PT on Saturday, August 29, 2026.

Where is Bournemouth vs Everton being played?

The Bournemouth vs Everton game will be played at Vitality Stadium.

What is the prediction for Bournemouth vs Everton?

Our full game analysis and prediction evaluate recent form, head-to-head records, and team news to determine the top betting angles.

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