Everton Vs Bournemouth Preview, Prediction, Team News And Predicted Lineups

Ahead of Saturday’s FA Cup 4th round clash, we have the Everton vs Bournemouth preview, prediction, latest team news and predicted lineups.

Everton Vs Bournemouth Preview

Everton will be hoping to avoid a repeat of the incredible Premier League meeting at Goodison Park in August. The Toffees led 2-0 before shipping three goals after the 87th minute to lose 3-2.

David Moyes was not at the helm on that fateful afternoon and since the Scot returned to Merseyside, things have looked a lot more positive for the Blues.

In his four games in charge, Moyes lost the opener against Aston Villa but has since gone on to win the next three. The latest victory saw Abdoulaye Doucoure, Beto (2) and Iliman Ndiaye net in the 4-0 thrashing against Leicester.

Last time out in the FA Cup, Everton actually sacked Sean Dyche just hours before they beat Peterborough on home soil.

More notably, the game was famed for potentially being the first-ever father vs son clash. However, Tyler Young was an unused sub and didn’t get to play against his dad, Ashley.

Back in FA Cup action this weekend! 🏆 pic.twitter.com/JtjdErMAMq

— Everton (@Everton) February 4, 2025

Bournemouth can already boast completing the league double over Saturday’s opponents and will be looking for a cup victory.

Ironically, the 1-0 victory on January 4 was Sean Dyche’s last game in charge before he was given his p45. David Brooks scored the only goal of the game to condemn Dyche to the sack.

From the Cherries perspective, they were brought crashing back down to earth after losing to Liverpool on the weekend. Mo Salah’s double paid end to their impressive 12-game unbeaten run.

Last time out in the cup, Andoni Iraola’s men crushed West Brom 5-1. Justin Kluivert, Dango Ouattara (2), Antoine Semenyo and Daniel Jebbison with the goals.

Ahead of the 4th round clash, the best football betting sites in the UK price Bournemouth as the 6/4 favourites. Everton can be backed at 19/10 with the draw 5/2.

Everton Vs Bournemouth Team News

David Moyes may be tempted to make some changes to his Everton starting lineup with the rearranged Merseyside derby on the horizon.

Dominic Calvert-Lewin, Armando Broja and Youssef Chermiti and Dwight McNeil are all out injured. Therefore, Beto will likely lead the line.

January addition Carlos Alcaraz is in line to make his Toffees debut. The 22-year-old midfielder joined on loan from Brazilian side Flamengo.

Meanwhile, Bournemouth still have a lengthy injury list to try and navigate. Record signing Evanilson is out for the long term and Enes Unal is also missing.

The same applies to Alex Scott, Luis Sinisterra, Adam Smith and Julian Araujo. Dango Ouattara is expected to lead the line once again. He scored a hat-trick against Nottingham Forest and scored twice in the last round.

Star man Justin Kluivert is likely to be given a well-deserved rest. Defender Ben Winterburn is expected to start after playing the full 90 minutes against West Brom in the 3rd round.

Our second trip to Goodison this season AND our last ever 🤝 pic.twitter.com/93ebNY84DJ

— AFC Bournemouth 🍒 (@afcbournemouth) February 6, 2025

Everton Vs Bournemouth Predicted Lineups

Everton (4-5-1): Pickford; Patterson, Tarkowski, Keane, Young; Harrison, Garner, Gueye, Iroegbunam, Ndiaye; Beto

Bournemouth (4-3-3): Kepa; Cook, Zabarnyi, Huijsen, Kerkez; Adams, Winterburn, Brooks; Tavernier, Jebbison, Ouattara

Everton Vs Bournemouth Prediction

Everton have looked a lot more purposeful in attack since David Moyes returned to the helm and have kept clean sheets in their last two outings.

With that in mind, we fancy the Toffees to squeeze through to the 5th round at the expense of a vibrant Bournemouth side. The Cherries 12-game unbeaten run coming to an end will likely lower morale slightly.

Nonetheless, it should be a highly-entertaining cup tie played out in front of a passionate Goodison Park crowd.

Prediction: Everton 2-1 Bournemouth