Bournemouth vs Everton Prediction - Premier League

Match context

The match between Bournemouth and Everton at Vitality Stadium at 2:30 AM on December 3rd, 2025 is predicted to be unpredictable. Despite their close positions in the Premier League table, the head-to-head history heavily favors the home team. However, the current squad situation could be a game-changer.

Position on the leaderboard

Prior to this match, Bournemouth were temporarily ranked 11th with 19 points after 13 games. Meanwhile, Everton were in 14th place with 18 points. The difference is only one point, making this clash crucial, as the winning team will have the opportunity to move into the top half of the table.

Recent form

In terms of form, Everton have a slight advantage. The visitors have won 2, drawn 1, and lost 2 of their last 5 matches. Conversely, Bournemouth are in poor form, having won only 1, drawn 1, and lost 3 of their last 5 games.

However, Bournemouth have the home advantage, where they have won 4, drawn 2 and remained undefeated this season. In terms of performance, the home team scores an average of 1.6 goals per game but also concedes 1.8 goals per game. Everton, on the other hand, score an average of 1.1 goals per game and concede 1.3 goals per game.

History of confrontations

Recent head-to-head history is a huge psychological advantage for Bournemouth. The Vitality Stadium side have won all five of their most recent encounters with Everton in all competitions, an overwhelming record.

• July 27, 2025: Everton 0 - 3 Bournemouth
• February 8, 2025: Everton 0 - 2 Bournemouth
• January 4, 2025: Bournemouth 1 - 0 Everton
• August 31, 2024: Everton 2 - 3 Bournemouth
• March 30, 2024: Bournemouth 2 - 1 Everton

Force situation

Both teams are facing a wave of injuries and suspensions, severely impacting their starting lineups.

Bournemouth

The home team will be missing a number of key players, including:

• M. Akinmboni: absent due to muscle injury.
• D. Brooks: absent due to yellow card.
• R. Christie: Absent due to knee injury
• L. Cook: absent due to red card.
• B. Doak: absent due to hamstring injury.
• M. Senesi: absent due to yellow card.

Everton

The visiting team also lacked their strongest squad, with the following absences:

• J. Branthwaite: absent due to hamstring injury.
• S. Coleman: absent due to hamstring injury.
• I. Gueye: absent due to red card.
• N. Patterson: absent due to groin injury.
• M. Rohl: absent due to groin injury.

Analysis and predictions

Despite their recent poor form and significant squad losses, Bournemouth are still considered the favorites thanks to their home advantage and superior head-to-head record. Everton may struggle to break their psychological jinx whenever they face this opponent. A draw or a narrow victory for the home team is the most likely scenario.

Team lineup updated at 01:53 on 03/12/2025

Official lineup

Bournemouth

Diagram: 4-2-3-1

CoachAndoni Iraola Sagarna

Starting lineup:

• 1. Dorde Petrović (G)
• 20. Álex Jiménez (D)
• 44. Veljko Milosavljević (D)
• 18. Bafodé Diakité (D)
• 3. Adrien Truffert (D)
• 12. Tyler Adams (M)
• 8. Alex Scott (M)
• 21. Amine Adli (M)
• 19. Justin Kluivert (M)
• 24. Antoine Semenyo (M)
• 22. Eli Junior Kroupi (F)

Substitutes:

• 40. Will Dennis
• 23. James Hill
• 2. Julián Araujo
• 15. Adam Smith
• 6. Julio Soler
• 16. Marcus Tavernier
• 51. Malcolm Dacosta
• 9. Evanilson
• 26. Enes Ünal

Everton

Diagram: 4-2-3-1

CoachDavid William Moyes

Starting lineup:

• 1. Jordan Pickford (G)
• 37. James Garner (D)
• 15. Jake O'Brien (D)
• 6. James Tarkowski (D)
• 16. Vitaliy Mykolenko (D)
• 42. Tim Iroegbunam (M)
• 22. Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall (M)
• 10. Iliman Ndiaye (M)
• 24. Carlos Alcaraz (M)
• 18. Jack Grealish (M)
• 11. Thierno Barry (F)

Substitutes:

• 12. Mark Travers
• 31. Tom King
• 2. Nathan Patterson
• 39. Adam Aznou
• 64. Reece Welch
• 73. Elijah Campbell
• 20. Tyler Dibling
• 7. Dwight McNeil
• 9. Beto

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