Simon Dalton presents his prediction for the FA Cup match.
These two Premier League sides have been moving in opposite directions in recent weeks. Everton bounced back from a run of three defeats with three consecutive wins, while Bournemouth saw their 11-match unbeaten streak come to an end. Will this trend continue in the FA Cup?
Everton
Bournemouth have already beaten Everton (1:0( in the league this season, but that result came at the Vitality Stadium and under different circumstances. At the time, Sean Dyche was still in charge of Everton, but he has since been replaced by a familiar face—David Moyes, who knows exactly how to get the best out of Everton. Under his management, they have recorded a 1:0 win over Brighton, a 4:0 demolition of Leicester City, and an entertaining victory over Tottenham Hotspur (3:2), proving they have rediscovered their scoring touch.
Bournemouth
Bournemouth’s first defeat in months came against Liverpool, which was hardly unexpected. The 0:2 scoreline was largely down to the brilliance of Mohamed Salah, who scored twice, but Bournemouth were still dangerous in attack. Forwards Justin Kluivert and Antoine Semenyo alone created 1.38 xG (from 1.58), underlining their attacking threat. Before that loss, Bournemouth had netted 16 goals in their previous four matches, including five against West Bromwich Albion (5:1) in the FA Cup third round. Recent games involving them have been high-scoring, with both teams finding the net consistently.
Everton vs Bournemouth Prediction
Given the current form of both sides, it is difficult to predict a winner. With both teams regularly getting on the scoresheet, the best bet here is to back both teams to score.
