Ronald Koeman will be hoping to relieve some of the pressure on him as he welcomes Eddie Howe’s Bournemouth to Goodison Park. Everton have lost their last 4 games in all competitions – conceding 12 goals in the process and failing to score since Wayne Rooney’s opener against Manchester City back in mid-August. Bournemouth were in equally perilous form until last Friday’s win over Brighton at the Vitality which has seemingly boosted the morale down on the South coast.
Everton vs Bournemouth
English Premier League – Saturday 23 September 2017, Kick-off: 15.00 GMT
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Draw Best Odd of: 9/2 at Betfred |
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After a positive start to the season, Everton’s tough fixture schedule seems to have caught up with them with the Toffees suffering heavy defeats at the hands of Chelsea, Tottenham and Manchester United.
More concerning for the Blues is the lack of goals within the team with only Wayne Rooney (2 goals) managing to score in the Premier League this season.
New signings, Michael Keane, Gylfi Sigurdsson and Jordan Pickford have struggled to make an impact and will need to start justifying their price tags quickly.
Bournemouth
Eddie Howe has won many plaudits for his attractive style of football and for the first time ever there were many questions around his management style following 4 opening defeats.
The Cherries bounced back against Brighton last weekend and with Premier League legend Jermain Defoe getting on the scoresheet, the mood around the club has lifted.
An EFL Cup victory (again over Brighton) is sure to give Eddie Howe optimism and he’ll be eager to keep the good form going and pick up points on the road for the first time this season.
Head to Head
This will be only the 9th meeting between these 2 teams and only their fifth clash in the Premier League.
Bournemouth picked up their first ever win over the Toffees last season – a 1-0 home win almost a year ago whilst Everton got comprehensive revenge with a 6-3 thumping win at Goodison Park back in February.
Odds and Predictions
Both teams have struggled to keep opposition attacks at bay this season.
Over 2.5 goals in the game is 10/11 with Ladbrokes.
Everton have struggled of late and will feel the need to get back to winning ways.
Everton to win the match is a tempting 7/10 with Betway.
Wayne Rooney has scored 2 goals already this term and has been one of Everton’s few bright sparks.
Rooney looks good value at 8/5 with Paddy Power to score antytime.
With the likes of Rooney and Defoe on the pitch – goals look inevitable.
Both teams to score – YES – 4/5 with Bwin.
Score Prediction
Everton 3 – 2 Bournemouth – 28/1 with Bet Victor.
Top Betting Tip
Everton desperately need the points whilst Bournemouth will see this as an opportunity to continue their upturn in form – Everton should just have a little too much strength here.
Everton to win the match and both teams to score looks very good at 13/5 with Betfair.