Bournemouth remain one of the pleasant surprises of the season, even though they enter this match without a win in four consecutive rounds. Three of those matches were away from home, which softens the impression, while at home Bournemouth continue to look strong and stable. Their last match at the Vitality ended 2-2 against West Ham, and importantly - they are still unbeaten on their own ground, with four wins and two draws so far.
Everton struggle on the road, despite the Old Trafford shock
Everton rarely manage to win away from home, but they did pull off a sensational 1-0 victory at Old Trafford - achieved despite being reduced to ten men early in the match. That momentum, however, evaporated quickly. A heavy 1-4 defeat at home to Newcastle exposed the team’s inconsistency once again. Now the Toffees travel to a stadium where they have lost on each of their last five visits, and their defensive fragility remains a concern heading into this fixture.
Prediction: Under 2.5 goals
Given Bournemouth’s solid home structure and Everton’s struggles to find rhythm away from home - especially after the collapse against Newcastle - this match leans toward a more cautious and controlled rhythm. Both sides have had difficulties maintaining attacking sharpness lately, and historical trends point to tighter contests when Everton are on the road.
