Bournemouth host Everton at Vitality Stadium on Saturday, August 29 (10:00 AM ET / 9:00 AM CT / 7:00 AM PT).
Bournemouth’s team news is dominated by absentees: the injured Eli Kroupi, Amine Adli and Veljko Milosavljevic are all out, Julian Araujo remains sidelined with a thigh problem, and the suspended Ryan Christie completes a lengthy list, with Julio Soler, David Brooks, Alvaro Rodriguez and Juanlu Sanchez all doubts. That leaves Marcus Tavernier and Evanilson carrying more attacking responsibility than usual. Everton have a far cleaner bill of health, with only the injured Timothy Iroegbunam ruled out and Christian Norgaard a doubt, meaning Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, Thierno Barry and Iliman Ndiaye should all be in line to start.
Bournemouth arrive off the back of a battling defeat to Manchester City, their form line reading D W W D L, and they’ll be eager for a much sharper showing in front of their own supporters. Everton, by contrast, opened this campaign with a comfortable win over Crystal Palace and travel full of confidence, sitting on 3 points from a possible 3. With the visitors carrying goal threat in Thierno Barry and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, and Bournemouth needing more from further up the pitch with Kroupi, Adli and Christie all missing, this looks set up for goals at both ends.
Bournemouth vs Everton: Best Bets & Predictions
Bournemouth look to bounce back after an opening defeat as Everton arrive on the back of a win over Crystal Palace.
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Season Form & Standings
Bournemouth have 0 points from 1 game and a goal difference of -1 after their opening defeat. Everton, by contrast, sit on 3 points and a +2 goal difference after 1 match, having opened this campaign with a 2-0 win over Crystal Palace.
Premier League
| Team | Pos | GP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Everton | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | +2 | 3 |
| Bournemouth | 13 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 0 |
Bournemouth vs Everton Confirmed Starting Lineups
Bournemouth
4-2-3-1Everton
4-2-3-1Potential Match-Winners
- Marcus Tavernier (Bournemouth): Marcus Tavernier’s only appearance last season lasted 90 minutes. He made it count, scoring from one of two shots.
- Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall (Everton): Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall scored 1 goal from 3 shots in 89 minutes last season, adding 2 created chances to his game.
- Iliman Ndiaye (Everton): Iliman Ndiaye didn’t add a goal last season, but 3 chances created and 2 shots on target hint at a wider attacking role.
Recent Form
Bournemouth: D W W D L
- 2026-08-23: Manchester City 2-1 Bournemouth (L, away)
- 2026-05-19: Bournemouth 1-1 Manchester City (D, home)
- 2026-05-09: Fulham 0-1 Bournemouth (W, away)
- 2026-05-03: Bournemouth 3-0 Crystal Palace (W, home)
- 2026-04-22: Bournemouth 2-2 Leeds (D, home)
Bournemouth’s form line reads D W W D L, with the run interrupted by a 2-1 defeat away to Manchester City in their most recent outing.
Everton: L D D L W
- 2026-08-22: Everton 2-0 Crystal Palace (W, home)
- 2026-05-17: Everton 1-3 Sunderland (L, home)
- 2026-05-10: Crystal Palace 2-2 Everton (D, away)
- 2026-05-04: Everton 3-3 Manchester City (D, home)
- 2026-04-25: West Ham 2-1 Everton (L, away)
Everton’s form line reads L D D L W, rounded off by a 2-0 home win over Crystal Palace to open this campaign with 3 points.
Bournemouth vs Everton Prediction
Bournemouth have 0 points to Everton’s 3 after 1 round apiece, but home advantage and a fuller squad tip this toward the hosts. Expect goals at both ends and a narrow win for Bournemouth, 2-1.