Everton v Bournemouth preview: Team news, lineups, prediction
Everton are set to take on Bournemouth in their first friendly of their pre-season tour of the US.
The match is the Toffees’ third official friendly that fans can attend, with the game set to take place at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
Goodison News has highlighted all of the news you need to know before the clash.
Everton vs Bournemouth preview
Everton have had a tough pre-season to date, with the Merseyside club’s only victory coming in a behind-closed-doors match against Port Vale.
Therefore, David Moyes will be keen to see massive improvements from his side over the next few weeks.
With an all-Premier League clash up next, Bournemouth will no doubt provide the Toffees a tough test.
In comparison, the Cherries have enjoyed a better pre-season despite losing numerous star players in the transfer window.
Bournemouth overcame Hibernian 2-1 earlier in July, before a 6-2 win over Bristol City in a three-halved affair last week.
Form guide
Everton: DLW
Bournemouth: WW
Everton vs Bournemouth team news
Despite it being pre-season, Everton still have players out on the sidelines.
James Tarkowski is still out after his injury last season, while Seamus Coleman also remains on the sidelines.
Jarrad Branthwaite also may not be involved after he picked up a knock.
However, Thierno Barry could make his first Everton appearance with the striker now available for selection.
For Bournemouth, Enes Unal and Ryan Christie remain sidelined. However, Julian Araujo and Alex Scott could feature after returning from their extended leaves due to international duty.
Predicted line-ups
Everton: Pickford, Mykolenko, Keane, O’Brien, Patterson, Garner, Gueye, N’Diaye, Alcaraz, McNeil, Barry
Bournemouth: Petrovic, Araujo, Zabarnyi, Senesi, Truffert, Brooks, Scott, Tavernier, Ouattara, Semenyo, Kroupi
Prediction: Everton 1-1 Bournemouth
Moyes will be expecting a reaction from his Everton side after their underwhelming showing so far this pre-season.
With the addition of Barry, there can no longer be any excuses, as a good performance is needed.
However, Bournemouth will be a tricky test and they are already on good form.
Therefore, it seems logical that both teams will cancel each other out in a 1-1 draw.
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