Match Analysis: AFC Bournemouth vs Everton

AFC Bournemouth seem to have the upper hand as they take on Everton at the Vitality Stadium. With a solid home form and an impressive unbeaten streak of seven games, Bournemouth enters this clash as the bookmakers’ favorites. Their recent performances have shown consistency, especially at home where they’ve avoided defeat in their last three outings.

Offensively, Bournemouth has been efficient, netting 8 times in their last 5 matches, and with BTTS landing in a fair portion of their games, there’s a likelihood of both teams scoring. However, Bournemouth’s defense will look to stay resolute against an Everton side that’s struggling in front of goal.

Everton, on the other hand, has displayed a mixed bag of results lately. Despite being unbeaten in their last two away games, they have only picked up 6 points from five fixtures and have often failed to score, struggling offensively in most encounters this season. Their defense has been strong though, with three clean sheets in the last five matches, which they will aim to extend.

Given the historical encounters that have shown a high scoring nature, one might expect goals here. With Bournemouth’s better form and Everton’s recent attacking woes, the home side may edge it. Expect Bournemouth to capitalize on their form and home ground advantage, potentially securing a narrow victory.

Insights

• AFC Bournemouth is currently unbeaten in 7 games, showing a strong performance including 2 wins and 3 draws in their last 5 matches.
• Bournemouth has not lost at home in their last 3 games, enhancing their solid home advantage.
• AFC Bournemouth’s matches have frequently seen both teams score, occurring in 63% of their games this season.
• Bournemouth has averaged 1.67 points per game at home this season, reinforcing their strength at the Vitality Stadium.
• Everton has kept 3 clean sheets in their last 5 games, indicating a strong defensive performance.
• Despite Everton’s solid defense, they struggle offensively, failing to score in 56% of their games this season.
• Everton averages just 0.78 points per game away, highlighting their difficulties on the road.
• Previous encounters between these two teams historically see an average of 3.59 goals and Bournemouth has a slightly better head-to-head record.
• Bournemouth is favored to win this match with bookmakers giving them odds of 1.75 for a victory.
• The last meeting between these teams ended in a 1-0 victory for AFC Bournemouth.

Match Forecast

• Bournemouth will create several scoring opportunities, especially from set pieces and free kicks.
• Both teams might get caught offside frequently due to their shared weakness in avoiding offsides.
• Everton may struggle to convert their scoring chances, considering their finishing is a weakness.
• The match could see a lot of aggressive play from Bournemouth, which might lead to turnovers.
• Bournemouth’s strategy of attacking predominantly down the left could clash with Everton’s right-sided attacking focus, leading to similar match-up confrontations.
• Given Everton’s weak protection of leads, if they score first, Bournemouth’s strength in coming from behind could be a significant factor.
• Both teams are likely to utilize long balls and crosses, potentially leading to aerial duels, where Everton has an advantage.
• Everton may concede free kicks in dangerous areas, providing Bournemouth with opportunities to exploit their strength in direct free kicks.
• Ball possession might frequently change, with both teams struggling to maintain control.

Match Facts

• In the last 9 home games against Everton FC, AFC Bournemouth has won 6 times, with 2 draws and only 1 loss. They’ve scored a total of 20 goals compared to Everton’s 11.
• Out of their last 17 encounters, Bournemouth has won 8 times, drawn twice, and lost 7 times to Everton, with a goal tally of 31-30 in their favor.
• Everton’s most recent away victory over Bournemouth was back in 2016.
• Last season, Bournemouth won 2-1 at home, while Everton secured a 3-0 victory at their own ground.
• Bournemouth tends to score 37% of their goals between the 76th and 90th minutes.
• Only 4% of Bournemouth’s goals are scored between the 46th and 60th minutes, the lowest percentage in the league.
• Everton scores 33% of their goals between the 46th and 60th minutes.
• Bournemouth is unbeaten in their last 7 matches, while Everton hasn’t lost in their last 4 games.
• Everton hasn’t secured a win in their last 5 away fixtures.
• Bournemouth hasn’t lost to Everton at home in their last 7 encounters.
• Bournemouth has failed to score in 2 of their 9 home Premier League games this season, while Everton has failed in 5 of 9 away games.
• Everton’s away record for the current season is 1 win, 4 draws, and 4 losses.
• Last year, Bournemouth was ranked 10th with 28 points, now they are 6th with 30 points.
• Bournemouth wins the first half in 28% of matches, while Everton does so in 22%.
• Bournemouth won their last meeting against Everton by a single goal.
• When leading 1-0 at home, Bournemouth wins 76% of their matches; when Everton leads 0-1 away, their win rate is 25%.
• Bournemouth wins 11% of games when trailing 0-1 at home; Everton hasn’t won any games when down 1-0 away.
• Bournemouth’s Premier League performance is superior to Everton’s this season.
• Bournemouth’s recent 5-match form outshines that of Everton.
• In the past 5 face-offs, Bournemouth has won 3 and Everton has won 2, with no draws.
• On average, Bournemouth scores 1.6 goals against Everton, while Everton averages 1.4 goals against Bournemouth.
• Matches between these teams have averaged 3 goals, with 0.8 goals in the first half.
• Both teams failed to win their latest Premier League match.
• At home, Bournemouth averages 1.57 goals, while Everton scores 0.82 goals on the road.
• Bournemouth scores 38% of their goals in the final 15 minutes of play, the highest percentage in the league.
• Everton has gone 4 games without a win.
• Ryan Christie has accumulated the most yellow cards for Bournemouth (6), while Ashley Young leads for Everton with 5.