Looking to record back-to-back Premier League victories for the first time in 2026, Everton welcome Bournemouth to Hill Dickinson Stadium on Tuesday for matchday 26.
Only three points separate the two sides, with the hosts currently sitting eighth, while the visitors are three spots below, setting up an intriguing encounter.
Our Everton vs Bournemouth prediction provides a clear outlook on the contest, with additional Premier League betting tips also included.
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Everton vs Bournemouth prediction: Expect a highly competitive clash
Key stats:
- Nine of Bournemouth’s 12 away games in the league this season have seen goals at both ends.
- Bournemouth’s away matches in the top-flight campaign have averaged a league-high 2.08 first-half goals per game.
- Everton’s last two home matches in the top flight produced 1–1 scorelines.
- Eleven of Everton’s home games have seen at least one goal before the interval.
Correct score prediction: Everton 1–1 Bournemouth
Everton enter this encounter buoyed by their 2–1 victory over Fulham at the weekend, though they are winless in their last five home matches across all competitions, casting doubts on the Toffees’ ability to take full spoils here.
Meanwhile, Bournemouth extended their unbeaten run to four matches with a 1-1 draw against Aston Villa last time out, so the visitors have a more competitive test on Tuesday.
Given that five of their last 10 Premier League games have ended in draws, we expect a similar outcome here against an Everton side that has shared the spoils in three of their last five top-flight outings.
Pre-match odds and win probability: Not much separating the sides
- HOME: 11/8 (2.38) – 42.1%
- DRAW: 12/5 (3.40) – 29.4%
- AWAY: 15/8 (2.88) – 34.8%
*Odds courtesy of Ladbrokes and subject to change.
The above odds suggest a highly competitive clash, with not much separating the sides. The hosts are slight favourites with a 42.1% win probability, while the visitors are tipped at 34.8%, and a draw is available at 29.4%.
Our hot tip — both teams to score and under 5.5 goals — offers value at 17/20 (1.85).
Most recent H2H: Everton chase first league double
Bournemouth have enjoyed more success historically, winning eight of the last 11 competitive meetings (L3), though Everton won the most recent clash and now have a chance to secure their first league double in this fixture.
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Everton preview: Key attacker remains sidelined?
Everton have an almost fully fit squad, though their only confirmed absentee appears to be one of their key cogs in Jack Grealish, who has missed the last three outings due to a foot injury.
Predicted XI: Pickford (GK), O'Brien, Tarkowski, Keane, Mykolenko, Garner, Gueye, Armstrong, Dewsbury-Hall, Ndiaye & Barry
Everton’s last five results:
- 07/02/26: Fulham 1–2 Everton (W)
- 31/01/26: Brighton 1–1 Everton (D)
- 26/01/26: Everton 1–1 Leeds (D)
- 18/01/26: Aston Villa 0–1 Everton (W)
- 10/01/26: Everton 1–1 Sunderland (D)
Bournemouth preview: A host of absentees
In contrast to the hosts’ light treatment room, Bournemouth have several players battling injury, including Justin Kluivert, Tyler Adams, Ben Gannon-Doak, Marcus Tavernier and Julio Soler.
Predicted XI: Petrovic (GK), Jimenez, Hill, Senesi, Truffert, Scott, Cook, Rayan, Kroupi, Adli, Evanilson
Bournemouth’s last five results:
- 07/02/26: Bournemouth 1–1 Aston Villa (D)
- 31/01/26: Wolves 0–2 Bournemouth (W)
- 24/01/26: Bournemouth 3–2 Liverpool (W)
- 19/01/26: Brighton 1–1 Bournemouth (D)
- 10/01/26: Newcastle 4–3 Bournemouth (L)
Player to watch: Thierno Barry
Thierno Barry has now found the net three times across his last five home appearances for Everton and will look to continue that impressive run on Tuesday.