Initial Observations
Injury-hit Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Nathan Patterson, who both suffered hamstring injuries in last weekend’s draw against Wolves, are out for Everton. Although Vitalii Mykolenko, who has a thigh issue, will undergo a late fitness test, Amadou Onana is healthy and in the running. If they win, or if both Leicester and Leeds lose, the Toffees will be safe from the drop. After overcoming a back issue, Philip Billing, a midfielder for Bournemouth, will play. The foot injury to Hamed Traore will be examined, and Joe Rothwell, a fellow midfielder, will also receive a late decision.
Head-to-Head stats
Bournemouth has netted at least three goals in four straight victories over Everton in all competitions. For the first time since the last day of the 2019–20 Premier League season, when Bournemouth was attempting to avoid relegation they won but still were sent down Everton is visiting Bournemouth.
Everton Team News
Only one of Everton’s ten Premier League games had ended in victory. They have dropped their past three league contests at Goodison Park, and they might suffer an 11th home league loss in a season, which would set a club record. Since 1950–1951, Everton has not been demoted from the top division. The Toffees have been playing in the top division since 1954–1955, making them the only team with a longer current run than them. In 1993–1994 and 1997–1998, Everton narrowly averted relegation on the last day of a Premier League season. Also Read:Barcelona beats 10-man Osasuna with the help of Jordi Alba’s goal.
The Toffees now have 33 points, whereas West Brom established the Premier League record for points conceded by a team that survived relegation in 2004–05 with 34. In his eight Premier League games against Bournemouth as manager of Burnley, Sean Dyche has won six and lost the other two. But in his previous five Premier League campaigns, he has dropped points on the last weekend four times, all at home.
Bournemouth Team News
Bournemouth has dropped three straight league matches. But the Cherries have triumphed in three of their last four away games. As recently as March 11, Bournemouth began each day at the bottom of the standings. They have allowed 70 Premier League goals this season equaling the club record. Only four teams have let up more goals in a season while staying in the league. With one goal and three assists, Dominic Solanke has had a direct hand in each of Bournemouth’s last four away goals in the Premier League. One more appearance would make Jefferson Lerma the fifth Colombian in 100 Premier League games.
Predicted Lineups and Scores
Everton’s possible starting lineup: Pickford; Garner, Keane, Mina, Tarkowski, Mykolenko; Iwobi, Doucoure, Gueye, McNeil; Gray
Bournemouth’s possible starting lineup: Neto; Smith, Zabarnyi, Senesi, Vina; Cook, Lerma, Brooks; Christie, Solanke, Ouattara
Everton: Bournemouth
2:1
