Everton is set to face AFC Bournemouth in an exciting Premier League matchup. After securing a 1-0 victory at the Vitality Stadium in December, Everton aims to achieve a league double over Bournemouth for the first time in history.
Match History
The historical records show that Bournemouth has struggled at Everton, losing six out of their eight away league encounters. However, they managed a remarkable comeback in the previous season, winning 3-2 after being down 2-0.
Recent Fixtures
- All four recent Premier League meetings between Everton and Bournemouth witnessed 0-0 scores at halftime.
- The last eleven goals in this fixture have come in the second half.
Current Form
Everton has shown promising form when playing on Tuesdays this season, winning both of their matches, including the earlier win against Bournemouth. The last time Everton won three consecutive Tuesday fixtures was from March 2014 to December 2016, with the most recent instance in the same season dating back to 1992-93.
Bournemouth’s Challenges
Bournemouth’s performance in midweek Premier League games has been underwhelming. They have only won once in their last eight matches played on Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday, with three draws and four losses. Their last victory came against Tottenham in January, where they triumphed 3-2.
Statistical Highlights
| Team | Last Eight Home Matches | Away Performance at Merseyside |
|---|---|---|
| Everton | W2, D2, L4 (8 points) | W2, D1, L14 (7 points from 17 games) |
| Bournemouth | N/A | Last clean sheet: December 2023 |
Manager Insights
Everton manager David Moyes has had considerable success against Bournemouth, losing just once in ten encounters. His record against teams he has faced more than ten times shows only a better ratio against Sunderland and Birmingham.
Player Spotlight
Thierno Barry has emerged as a key player for Everton. He has netted three goals in his last five home Premier League outings after a dry spell of seven matches. Barry last achieved consecutive home league goals while playing for Basel at St Jakob-Park in May 2024.
This upcoming clash promises to be an enthralling encounter for both teams, with Everton looking to extend their home advantage and Bournemouth aiming to break their away woes.
