Bournemouth v Everton preview — team news, predicted lineups and prediction

AFC Bournemouth will host Everton at the Vitality Stadium on August 29 in a Premier League 2026-27 matchweek 2 fixture. The preview previews team form, injuries and likely starting XIs ahead of the weekend meeting.

Bournemouth arrive having lost 1-2 to Manchester City after surrendering a one-goal lead with two late goals, prompting questions over their defensive stability and end-product in the final third. The Cherries will be at home for this fixture. Everton have won 2-0 against Crystal Palace in the league and followed that with a 4-0 victory over Preston North End in the Carabao Cup, performances the preview said showed effectiveness in the final third and should give the visitors confidence.

Marcus Tavernier was Bournemouth’s sole scorer in the 1-2 defeat to Manchester City; he was deployed on the left flank and was reported to have performed well for his side. The 27-year-old will be expected to carry Bournemouth’s attacking threat and remain a focal point for their attempts to improve results.

Everton’s 23-year-old French striker Thierno Barry has been in form, doubling Everton’s lead against Crystal Palace and then scoring a hat-trick in the 4-0 EFL Cup win over Preston North End, the preview said, and he is set to play a key role for the visitors in the final third.

Bournemouth will be without Junior Kroupi, Amine Adli, Julian Araujo and Veljko Milosavljevic due to injury. Christian Norgaard and Tim Iroegbunam are not match-fit for Everton, according to the team update.

The preview supplied the following probable lineups: Petrovic (GK); Smith, Hill, Silva, Truffert; Cook, Scott; Rayan, Kluivert, Tavernier; Evanilson. For Everton the listed XI was Pickford (GK); Rolh, Tarkowski, Branthwaite, Mykolenko; Armstrong, Hackney; Ndiaye, Dewsbury-Hall, George; Barry.

The piece judged that while Bournemouth will be more comfortable at the Vitality Stadium, their confidence was described as lower, and Everton were rated more likely to win the match. The game will be played at the Vitality Stadium on August 29 and, for viewers in India, will be available on JioHotstar and the Star Sports Network.