Everton vs Bournemouth Predictions, Betting Tips and Match Previews

Everton managed to pick up a rather impressive 1-1 draw away to Stoke on Wednesday courtesy of a Ryan Shawcross own goal, and that point is the latest in a series of promising signs for the previously struggling Toffees.

The hosts have now won five, drawn two, and lost two of their last nine games in all competitions, and in the Premier League they are unbeaten in six matches now. This includes a 2-0 win away to Leicester, a 3-0 win over Southampton, and their incredible 4-0 thrashing of Manchester City.

Away from home they have often looked poor this season, but Goodison Park has proven to be somewhat of a fortress this season. They have lost just once, and whilst that 1-0 defeat to Merseyside rivals Liverpool will have hurt, they still have a very impressive home record to look back on. There have been a few more draws than they would have hoped for, but they have won three of their last four home games at Goodison.

Bournemouth’s poor form continued in midweek as they lost 2-0 to the out of form Crystal Palace, making it five games without a win in all competitions. In the Premier League they have lost four of their last seven games and won just once, leaving them 14th in the Premier League with seven points between them and the drop zone.

Away from home things are marginally worse for the visitors. They have lost five of their last seven and won the other two, but those two wins are their only away triumphs of the season so far.

It’s undeniable who will be the main threat on Saturday. Romelu Lukaku has notched 12 Premier League goals this season, with the next highest scorer for Everton being Seamus Coleman with four. Odds of 5/6 for the Belgian striker to find the net look the best option for our goalscorer predictions.

Considering Bournemouth’s poor record on the road and Everton’s recent resurgence, odds of 4/6 for an Everton Win here look good value for money, so I’m backing that along with a 3-1 correct score predictions at 14/1.