Our prediction for this Premier League match:
Bournemouth and Everton go head to head at Vitality Stadium for the second time in just four days. Following the EFL clash, the two sides meet in the Premier League this weekend in somewhat of a relegation six-pointer. The Bees aim to put an end to their four-game losing run, and we are positive that they will adopt an attack-minded approach against Everton. All Brooks, Neto, Mephan, and Kelly are out of contention with injuries, while there are no suspended players in the home team.
The Toffees, on the other hand, failed to impress in a 2-0 loss to Leicester City, with the team dropping to 16th place, just two points clear of the relegation zone. Anyhow, both teams to score betting option should be considered as Everton are desperate to return to winning ways as well. Both Mina and Godfrey will be assessed ahead of the kick-off, while experienced midfielder Townsend remains in the treatment room.
Highlighted Player (Ben Pearson):
Ben Pearson is a product of Manchester United football academy who plays for Preston North End as a midfielder. The 174-cm-tall footballer did not enjoy first-team football with Man Utd and, as a result, he signed a loan deal with Barnsley in the winter of 2015.
Ben Pearson made his professional debut on January 10, 2015 in a 2-0 win over Yeovil Town. Speaking of his first senior goal, Pearson found the net against Port Vale on January 31, 2015. The talented midfielder, who was born in Oldham, England on January 4, 1995, currently plays for Preston North End in the Championship.
His main position is central midfield, but he is capable of playing as a defensive midfielder as well. It has to be noted that Ben Pearson represented England U16, U17, U18, U19 and U20 teams in international matches. His preferred foot is right.
Highlighted Team (Everton):
Everton are one of the two Merseyside giants that were formed back in 1878, with the club holding a long-standing rivalry with Liverpool. Everton have participated in the English top flight for a record 113 seasons, with the team competing in the English second tier in just four campaigns.
The Toffees play their home matches at Goodison Park, the stadium that was opened in 1892. Everton have won the national championship nine times, with the team winning their last domestic trophy back in 1987.
The Toffees have clinched five FA Cup trophies as well and it has to be noted that a victory over Manchester United in the 1994/1995 FA Cup final helped the team win their last title in the prestigious competition. Everton and Liverpool face each other in the Merseyside derby and the clash between the two local rivals has been called the Merseyside derby since 1955.
In the 2015/2016 Premier League campaign Everton were hammered by Liverpool (0-4) at Anfield.