Everton vs Bournemouth – News and Probable Lineups

On Tuesday evening, Everton are set to host Bournemouth at the Hill Dickinson Stadium for their latest Premier League clash.

The Toffees secured a 2-1 victory over Fulham at Craven Cottage last Saturday, while Bournemouth managed to draw 1-1 against title contenders Aston Villa at the Vitality Stadium.

Match overview

Everton came from behind to grab all three points during their trip to west London, marking their fifth consecutive unbeaten match in the Premier League.

With this renewed form, the team now sits eighth in the Premier League standings with 37 points, just two behind Brentford, who are occupying the UEFA Conference League qualification position.

Although David Moyes’s squad has faced challenges in attacking, their defense has compensated for it, establishing a solid base for their recent achievements, as only three teams in the league have conceded fewer than the Toffees’ 28 goals so far this season.

For Everton to continue their ascent up the table, they must enhance their home performance, with only four league wins and 16 points accrued at Hill Dickinson Stadium this season.

With difficult home fixtures against some of the league’s top teams on the horizon, Tuesday’s game presents a prime chance for the Toffees to rectify their struggles at home and secure a double over Bournemouth, having previously defeated them 1-0 away in December.

Despite surrendering star attacker Antoine Semenyo to Manchester City during the winter transfer period, Bournemouth has emerged as one of the form teams in the Premier League.

In the last five matches, only Manchester United and Chelsea have accrued more points than Andoni Iraola’s side, who remain unbeaten during that period.

Thanks to this excellent form, the Cherries have moved clear of the relegation zone, currently positioned 11th in the league table and could leapfrog Everton with a win of at least two goals in Tuesday evening’s encounter.

Nevertheless, Bournemouth’s away performance leaves much to be desired, as only Wolverhampton Wanderers have recorded fewer than the two league victories achieved on the road this season by Iraola’s men.

This is largely attributed to defensive vulnerabilities, as although Chelsea has netted more goals away from home in the Premier League this season, no team has conceded more than the Cherries’ 30 goals away from home this campaign.

While the trip to Hill Dickinson presents a stiff challenge for Bournemouth, they will undoubtedly carry confidence into the match, having won each of their last three visits to Everton, scoring eight and conceding only two in those encounters.

Team News

Everton currently has one player sidelined due to injury, which is notably one of their key playmakers.

Last week, Moyes confirmed that Jack Grealish, on loan from Manchester City, likely requires ankle surgery, rendering him unavailable for the remainder of the season.

After recently returning from a significant hamstring injury, it remains unclear whether Jarrad Branthwaite will retain his place over Michael Keane in defense.

Conversely, Bournemouth has several players unavailable for selection, none of whom will join the squad for the trip to Hill Dickinson.

Midfield pair Justin Kluivert and Tyler Adams are out due to knee injuries, with the former expected to be sidelined for a minimum of two months.

The Cherries are also missing both Ben Gannon-Doak and Marcus Tavernier due to thigh issues, while Julio Soler is projected to be out for an extended period following an injury incurred against Newcastle United in the FA Cup last month.

Everton probable starting XI:

Pickford; O’Brien, Tarkowski, Keane, Mykolenko; Garner, Gueye; Armstrong, Dewsbury-Hall, Ndiaye; Barry

Bournemouth probable starting XI:

Outrovic; Jimez, Hill, Senesi, Fuffer; Scott, Cook; Rayan, Crown, Adli; evilla

While both their recent form and track record away at Everton paint a hopeful picture for Cherries supporters, the Toffees appear to be a tougher opponent this season.

It may have been more than two months since their last win at the Hill Dickinson, yet it is believed that Everton’s defensive strength will secure them three points on Tuesday evening in a close and tense encounter under the lights.