Both Bournemouth and Everton will be bidding to return to winning ways in the Premier League when the pair do battle at the Vitality Stadium on Saturday afternoon.
Andoni Iraola’s side are currently enjoying a seven-game unbeaten run, however they have drawn each of their last two matches.
Last time out, the Cherries showed terrific fighting spirit to twice come from behind to claim a 2-2 draw away at Fulham.
That stalemate has seen Bournemouth drop down to seventh place in the top-flight standings ahead of their maiden match of 2025 against Everton.
The Toffees were undefeated in four Premier League matches before losing 2-0 at home to Nottingham Forest last time out.
Consequently, Sean Dyche's side will make the trip to the south coast just two places and two points above the relegation zone.
How the bookies view it: Cherries set for sweet success
Despite drawing each of their last two Premier League home games, Bournemouth are short-priced 8/11 favourites on Boylesports.
Three of Everton’s last four Premier League away games have ended all square and a repeat here can be backed at 11/4 on Boylesports, while a Toffees triumph is trading at 10/3 with the same oddsmaker.
Head to head: History favours the hosts
Bournemouth have banked maximum points from five of their previous seven Premier League meetings with Everton, including each of their last two. The Cherries staged a remarkable late comeback as they came from two goals down in the dying embers of the game to claim a 3-2 win at Goodison Park during August’s reverse fixture.
Players to watch: Evanilson to edge out Everton?
Evanilson scored his fifth Premier League goal of the season for Bournemouth against Fulham last weekend. The Brazilian forward heads the anytime goalscorer market here at 13/8 on Boylesports.
I successfully flagged up Iliman Ndiaye to be fouled twice or more during Everton’s encounter with Nottingham Forest. The Toffees winger has been brought down at least twice in five of his last seven Premier League outings, making a repeat here an eye-catching option at even-money (PaddyPower).
Predicted line-ups
Justin Kluivert is available again for Bournemouth after serving a one-game suspension. However, Cherries boss Iraola will be unable to call upon Adam Smith, Alex Scott, Julian Araujo, Luis Sinisterra, Marcos Senesi and Marcus Tavernier, all of whom are injured.
Both Seamus Coleman and Dwight McNeil missed out for Everton against Nottingham Forest due to injury but the latter could be fit enough to feature in some capacity this weekend.
Bourenmouth: Kepa; Hill, Zabarnyi, Huijsen, Kerkez; Christie, Cook; Semenyo, Kluivert, Ouattara; Evanilson
Everton: Pickford; Young, Tarkowski, Branthwaite, Mykolenko; Harrison, Mangala, Gueye, Doucoure, Ndiaye; Calvert-Lewin
Anything else catch the eye?
Goals have been at a premium in games involving Everton in recent months, making under 2.5 goals a value play here at even-money (1/1) on Boylesports.
A sizable 11 of the Toffees’ 18 top-flight outings this term have featured two match goals or fewer, including each of their last four.
It’s also worth noting that this bet would have also paid out in each of Bournemouth's last three Premier League home games.
On a similar line of reasoning to the above, the 5/6 on offer with Bet 365 for no goal to be scored in this game before the 28th minute of the match also merits support.
This English Premier League match between AFC Bournemouth and Everton will be played on Jan 4, 2025 and kick off at 15:00. Check below for our tipsters best AFC Bournemouth vs Everton prediction. You may also visit our dedicated betting previews section for the most up to date previews.
