AFC Bournemouth vs Everton Premier League Preview Team News Stats and Head-to-Head Analysis
The upcoming Premier League clash between AFC Bournemouth and Everton promises to be an exciting encounter. Both teams have compelling statistics and histories that could influence the outcome of the match.
AFC Bournemouth vs Everton: Head-to-Head Analysis
Bournemouth has a notable advantage in recent encounters against Everton. They have triumphed in six of their last eight Premier League matches against the Toffees, suffering just two losses in that span. Impressively, Bournemouth has maintained a winning streak of three consecutive victories over Everton.
Key Statistics
- Everton has not won in eight league games at Bournemouth (D2 L6).
- The last four meetings away at Bournemouth have ended in defeat for Everton.
- 67.3% of goals in this fixture have been scored in the second half.
- 27.3% of goals in encounters between the teams occurred in the final 10 minutes.
Recent Form
Bournemouth’s recent performance has seen them unbeaten in seven home Premier League matches, with five victories and two draws. This is their best home streak in the top flight since a stretch of eleven matches from February to August 2022.
However, they are facing a dip in form midweek, having lost their last three games played on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, or Thursdays. Historically, they were unbeaten in their last ten midweek Premier League matches (W7 D3) prior to this loss streak.
December Performance
In December, Bournemouth has lost just once in their last 12 league matches, a 3-1 defeat to Tottenham on New Year’s Eve 2023. This is a significant turnaround considering they lost ten of their previous 13 December matches before this run.
Everton’s Recent Performance
Everton under David Moyes has seen improvement away from home. Since his return, they have accumulated 24 points from 15 away matches (W7 D3 L5), a notable increase compared to their previous record of seven wins in 44 away matches before his return.
In their last away game, Everton secured a 1-0 victory against Manchester United, ending a streak of inconsistency. However, they have struggled to maintain clean sheets away from home, last accomplishing this feat consecutively in December 2023.
Player Insights
Key players from both sides have shown promising form. Bournemouth’s Marcus Tavernier has found the net in his last two home appearances, a stark contrast to his prior tally of two goals in 36 home matches.
For Everton, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall has notably contributed with three goals (2 goals, 1 assist) in his last five away Premier League games, a significant increase compared to his performance in the earlier part of the season.
This match could be pivotal not only for points but also for building momentum as both clubs look to improve their position in the Premier League standings.