Everton host Bournemouth knowing that a win will be enough for them to achieve them in the Premier League. After a similar season in 2021–2022, the Toffees have slid back into the relegation fight, but a point against Wolves helped them maintain a two-point lead over Leicester, and emulating the Foxes’ performance at West Ham will be enough to keep them out of the bottom three. Bournemouth secured top-flight safety with victories over Southampton and Leeds, bringing them up to 39 points. However, three straight losses have subsequently occurred.
Everton team news
On the last day, Sean Dyche will have to deal with a huge injury list. He won’t have Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who, when healthy, contributes significantly to Everton’s goal threat. Nathan Patterson, Seamus Coleman, and Andros Townsend are with him on the sidelines; however, the match fitness of Tom Davies, Conor Coady, Ben Godfrey, and Vitalii Mykolenko still has to be determined.
Bournemouth team news
The Player of the Year for Bournemouth was Jefferson Lerma, but his deal expires in the summer, and this might be his final match for the Cherries. Gary O’Neil is concerned about the health of Joe Rothwell, Ryan Fredericks, and Marcus Tavernier, although more testing will be done on Hamed Traore and Philip Billing.
Everton vs Bournemouth score prediction
Everton almost escaped relegation last season, but this year they find themselves in a different situation and must yet prove their safety. They are up against a Bournemouth team that is distinctly out of form, which significantly eases their burden. In the previous six games, only four clubs have done worse than the Cherries, but the visitors will play freely at a nervous Goodison Park, and the Toffees may need other results to stay in the division. On Merseyside, a very anxious afternoon is in store.
Prediction: Everton 2-2 Bournemouth
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