Everton vs Bournemouth Predictions

Everton vs Bournemouth Predictions, Betting Tips and Match Previews in Club Friendly. Everton face Bournemouth at MetLife Stadium on Saturday in the opening match of the Premier League Summer Series, marking both clubs’ first appearance at the venue. Read on for our free predictions and tips.

Club Friendly | Jul 26 2025 at 9:00 pm UK at MetLife Stadium

Everton vs Bournemouth Predictions

Can Bournemouth Keep Their Pre-season Fire Burning Against a Shaky Everton?

• Bournemouth are firing early: The Cherries have scored eight goals in two friendlies so far this summer, showing they’ve hit the ground running offensively.
• Everton’s defensive issues persist: The Toffees have failed to keep a clean sheet in pre-season, even conceding to Accrington Stanley and Port Vale.
• BTTS trends favour action: With both teams scoring in all of their recent friendlies, and Bournemouth’s backline under construction, the signs point towards a goal-heavy game.

Best Bet for Everton vs Bournemouth

There’s something oddly glamorous about watching Everton and Bournemouth face off not in the grey clouds of Merseyside or the sea breeze of the south coast, but beneath the blinding lights of MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. It’s an unusual setting for a Premier League Summer Series opener, but one that might just be more revealing than most would expect. Everton arrive in the US still working out the kinks, while Bournemouth land looking sharp and rather settled – a reversal of what many might have predicted when last season wrapped up.

With just a few weeks left before the new campaign kicks off, both sides know these matches matter more than the neutral might think. For Everton, it’s not just about getting fit – it’s about sending a message. A new stadium awaits, fan expectations are creeping back up, and David Moyes won’t be allowed to hide behind excuses for long. But there’s a problem. The Toffees have been lukewarm at best so far, needing to claw their way past Port Vale after falling behind, and failing to beat Accrington Stanley. Not exactly the stuff of champions.

Bournemouth, by contrast, seem to have embraced the summer spirit with more enthusiasm and purpose. They’ve already bagged wins over Hibernian and Bristol City, the latter including six goals across three halves – yes, that’s a thing now. Even with a few key defensive departures, Iraola’s team look confident, energetic and ready to rumble.

Best Bet for Everton vs Bournemouth: Both Teams to Score & Over 2.5 Goals

At BettingTips4You.com, we don’t toss out a dozen different options just to cover ourselves. We dig into the detail and choose one pick we feel offers the best value. We call it our Best Bet, and it’s what we recommend with confidence – no fluff, no fuss. For this transatlantic battle, our top pick is Both Teams to Score & Over 2.5 Goals.

Let’s be honest – defending hasn’t exactly been the theme of the summer for either side. Everton, even when picking up that 2-1 win over Port Vale, had to come from behind and looked vulnerable for long spells. With Jarrad Branthwaite left at home and Seamus Coleman still recovering, that backline looks ripe for pressure, especially with Bournemouth’s front men already finding their rhythm.

On the other side, the Cherries have been free-scoring, netting eight times across their first two friendlies. Antoine Semenyo has a spring in his step after signing a new deal, and with Kluivert and Tavernier buzzing around him, Everton’s midfield and defence could get stretched more than they’d like.

Of course, Everton have their own threats. James Garner’s set-pieces are always dangerous, Carlos Alcaraz has just broken his duck with a smart finish, and Beto remains a physical presence that Bournemouth’s patched-up defence might struggle to contain. Add to that the hunger of new signing Thierno Barry – who might just be unleashed – and you’ve got a perfect storm for goals at both ends.

BettingTips4You.com expert quote:

“Neither side looks particularly sturdy at the back right now, but both have firepower and intent. If there’s one thing we expect here, it’s goals – from both ends.” – Herrin Kendrick, BettingTips4You.com expert

The location may be neutral, but the football should be anything but. This has all the makings of a lively, end-to-end battle.

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Predicted Correct Score: Everton 2-3 Bournemouth

While Everton can certainly get on the scoresheet, Bournemouth have that extra bit of zip in attack and, crucially, more momentum. With Everton still finding their feet and missing a few key defenders, Bournemouth’s settled forward line could just edge it. A 3-2 thriller wouldn’t be out of the question – not least because both managers will likely be rotating in the second half, where shape tends to go out the window.

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