AFC Bournemouth host Everton at the Vitality Stadium on Saturday 29 August 2026 (15:00 BST). Everton beat Crystal Palace 2–0 at Goodison Park in GW1 and arrive with confidence; Bournemouth opened against Manchester City at the Etihad.
AFC Bournemouth: team news & GW1 form
Andoni Iraola's Bournemouth need home points after opening at Manchester City. Evanilson and Kluivert lead the attack at the Vitality; Brooks and Tavernier provide width from the bench if rotation is needed.
AFC Bournemouth Predicted Starting XI & Lineup · 4-2-3-1
Official lineups confirmed 1 hour before kick-off.
Everton: team news & GW1 form
David Moyes' Everton kept a GW1 clean sheet against Palace. Pickford, Tarkowski and Ndiaye offer defensive and attacking FPL value on the road at Bournemouth.
Key tactical battle
Bournemouth's press at the Vitality can disrupt Everton's build-up, but the Toffees' GW1 defensive solidity suggests a low-scoring affair.
Head-to-head record
Everton have won three of the last five meetings; Bournemouth's home form against mid-table sides is historically mixed.
Fantasy & Predictor picks
- Jordan Pickford (Everton, GK): save points if Bournemouth press high.
- James Tarkowski (Everton, DEF): DefCon and set-piece threat.
- Evanilson (Bournemouth, FWD): primary home attacking outlet.
- Amadou Onana (Everton, MID): budget midfielder with GW1 form.
- Predictor: Draw 1–1 or narrow Everton win.
Prediction
Everton's GW1 defensive platform travels well. Prediction: AFC Bournemouth 1–1 Everton.