Bournemouth - Everton predictions and free betting tips [30/03/2024]

On Saturday, 30th March, as part of the 30th round of the Premier League, Bournemouth will host Everton on their home pitch. 2 weeks ago, the "Cherries" triumphed over Luton Town in a dramatic firing match with a score of 4:3, and Everton lost to Manchester United away with no chances – 2:0.

Bournemouth

Bournemouth, who were expected to battle for survival, are currently in a very comfortable position in the middle of the league table. The "Cherries" are 13th overall in the Premier League, having distanced themselves from the relegation zone by 14 points. After a series of good results, which allowed the red-and-blacks to make a significant leap up, the team seems to have hit a wall, going seven rounds without a victory from the end of December to the end of February. Nevertheless, in March, the wards of Andoni Iraola secured a 2:2 draw with Sheffield United, and then took the upper hand over Burnley (0:2) and Luton Town in a stunning shootout (4:3), with Antoine Semenyo scoring a brace. Hence, this weekend the hosts will try for the first time since October-November last year to win two consecutive home matches in the championshiGenerally, Bournemouth's home performance is average: the team has scored only 17 points in 14 home matches (13th in the league), scored 18 goals and conceded 23. The "Cherries'" defense is weakened by the injuries of Fredericks and experienced Aarons and Senesi. On a positive note, coach Iraola confirmed that Lloyd Kelly "has a chance" to return to the pitch after the defender resumed training with the main group at the beginning of the week following a thigh injury. Striker Dominic Solanke (15 goals and 3 assists) is having a brilliant season and is expected to lead the attack, support him are winger Semenyo (7 goals) and US midfielder Tyler Adams, actually the latter even scored in the match against Mexico during the international break.

Everton

Initially, Everton was penalised 10 points for financial irregularities, but the Football Association reduced the penalty to 6 points. Now the Liverpudlians are in 16th place in the Premier League table and are four points away from the relegation zone with one game in hand. Unfortunately, the "Toffees" have been in a crisis in recent weeks: they have not won any of the 11 championship matches (5 draws and 6 defeats), before the international break they lost to West Ham (1:3) and Manchester United (2:0) with Bruno Fernandes and Marcus Rashford scoring. Moreover, the Merseysiders failed to score a single goal after 23 shots on the opponents' goals, and in the last five away matches, Everton only scored once, despite 65 hits, creating seven serious moments and having an xG of 4.8. 

However, it's important to note that the blue-and-whites rank tenth overall in terms of away performances (having gained 18 points in 14 away matches). The Everton team is still missing winger Danjuma and attacking midfielder Dele Alli due to injuries. On the flip side, Senegalese midfielder Idrissa Gueye has fully recovered from injury and is certain to start on Saturday. Calvert-Lewin (3 goals) and Betu (2 goals) are vying for a spot in the center of the attack, while attacking midfielder Doucouré is the team's top scorer with 6 goals. Dwight McNeil and Jack Harrison are expected to continue operating on the flanks, while Tarkowski and Branthwaite will cement the center of defense.

Head-to-Head

The "Cherries" have been undefeated in their last six home Premier League matches against Everton, having won the last two with a total score of 7:1. However, the first-round duel ended in a victory for the Merseysiders – 3:0.

Match prediction Bournemouth - Everton

After a bitter defeat to Manchester United in the last round, Everton will be hoping they have more luck in the final third this weekend. However, Iraola's charges are inspired by their dramatic victory over Luton and have gone unbeaten in three consecutive matches - something that can't be said for the Merseysiders' crisis form (the last time they won was in mid-January). I don't see how the visitors can take away points from Vitality - I'm betting on a home victory for the red-and-blacks.