Bournemouth will face Everton in an eagerly anticipated Premier League match. Both teams have a rich history in this matchup, with notable recent trends influencing expectations.
Bournemouth vs Everton: Key Facts and Recent Performance
Bournemouth has been dominant in their recent encounters with Everton. They have secured victories in six of their last eight Premier League matchups against the Toffees, losing just two. Impressively, Bournemouth has won the last three encounters consecutively.
Everton’s Struggles Away from Home
- Everton has never won in eight away league games at Bournemouth (D2, L6).
- The Toffees have lost their last four away matches against Bournemouth.
This is the longest stretch they have faced a team on the road without securing a win in their league history. Additionally, Bournemouth has been able to keep their defense solid, with the last three league meetings seeing no goals scored in the first half. Every goal has come in the second half, which represents 67.3% of the total goals scored in their encounters, with 27.3% coming in the final 10 minutes.
Bournemouth’s Home Form and December Performance
Bournemouth enters this match with a strong home record. They are unbeaten in their last seven Premier League games at the Vitality Stadium, winning five and drawing two. This marks their longest unbeaten streak in the league at home since February 2022.
- They have lost only one of their last 12 Premier League matches in December, which occurred in a 3-1 defeat to Spurs on New Year’s Eve 2023.
- This contrasts sharply with their previous December record, where they lost 10 of their last 13 matches in the month.
Recent Form and Player Highlights
Bournemouth has faced difficulties in midweek fixtures recently. After an unbeaten run of 10 matches between April 2023 and January 2025 (W7, D3), they have lost their last three Wednesday/Thursday matches. Conversely, Everton manager David Moyes has seen improvement since his return. Since his first away game in January, Everton has collected 24 away points, winning 7 of 15 matches.
In terms of individual performances, Bournemouth’s Marcus Tavernier has scored in his last two home Premier League appearances. Prior to this, he had only two goals in his previous 36 home games. For Everton, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall has made a notable impact with two goals and one assist in his last five away appearances, surpassing his contributions in his first 39 matches.
This matchup promises excitement as both teams look to build on their recent performances. Bournemouth aims to extend their home unbeaten streak, while Everton seeks to secure vital away points.
