The Premier League kicks off in less than a month. However, English football will offer a preview with the Summer League taking place in the United States, featuring Everton vs. Bournemouth in the opening match.
In their most recent friendly, the team managed by David Moyes lost 1-0 to Blackburn Rovers, a club from the English Championship.
Meanwhile, the ‘Cherries’ defeated Hibernian 2-1 and Bristol City 6-2, suggesting they remain as strong as they were last season.
Everton vs. Bournemouth Betting Odds and Info
Everton +227 | Bournemouth +112 | Draw Offs: +260 |
When? | Saturday, July 26 at 4:00 pm ET, 3:00 pm CST, 2:00 pm MT, and 1:00 pm PT |
Where? | MetLife Stadium |
Where Can I Watch it? | fuboTV, Paramount+ , Disney+, and Peacock |
Why Bet on Everton?
Everton is a historic club in English football that continues to struggle, but with David Moyes staying on as manager, they hope to find the form that will keep them out of another relegation battle. However, losing their most recent friendly 1-0 to Blackburn Rovers is not a great sign.
Last Premier League season, the ‘Toffees’ finished 13th with 48 points—23 clear of the relegation zone and 17 points short of a European spot.
Their standout players were goalkeeper Jordan Pickford and winger Iliman Ndiaye, who scored nine goals, one more than striker Beto.
Everton haven’t been particularly active in the transfer market so far, spending just €49.6 million.
Their most high-profile signing was striker Thierno Barry, for whom they paid €30 million to Villarreal. The 22-year-old Frenchman scored 11 goals in 37 matches last season.
Other additions include midfielder Charly Alcaraz, who was playing with them but on loan from Flamengo, and goalkeeper Mark Travers. Departures include Neal Maupay, Mason Holgate, and Ashley Young. Dominic Calvert-Lewin has also left the club as a free agent.
Why Bet on Bournemouth?
This season could have been Bournemouth’s ticket to European tournaments, but a poor finish to the campaign pushed them back to mid-table. However, the team continues to benefit from strong leadership at both the executive and managerial levels.
In their most recent friendly, they thrashed Bristol City 6–2 (4-0 in the first game and 2-2 in the second, both of 60 minutes each) ahead of their participation in the Premier League Summer Series.
Last Premier League season, the ‘Cherries’ finished ninth in the table with 56 points, just nine shy of qualifying for the Europa League. They recorded 15 wins, 11 draws, and 12 losses.
Dutch forward Justin Kluivert stood out with 12 goals, followed by Antoine Semenyo with 11 and Evanilson with 10. Under Spanish coach Andoni Iraola, Bournemouth consistently played an attacking brand of football with a strong scoring presence.
However, Iraola suffered the loss of key players, including goalkeeper Mark Travers, defenders Dean Huijsen (Real Madrid) and Milos Kerkez (Liverpool), as well as winger Jaidon Anthony (Burnley).
New signings include goalkeeper Djordje Petrovic for €28 million and left-back Adrien Truffert, but all signs indicate they will continue exploring the transfer market.
The objective for the upcoming campaign is clear: maintain strong performances and secure at least a spot in next year’s UEFA Conference League.
Final Betting Analysis: Everton vs. Bournemouth
Everton is a team with little reason for optimism this season, and their troubles are likely to begin with a loss to Bournemouth in the Premier League Summer Series.
The numbers at Gambyl Exchange have Bournemouth as the favorite, as the Moneyline for them shows +112; meanwhile, Everton has +227, and the draw is at +260.
Last season, the ‘Cherries’ won both league meetings 1–0 and 2-3, and also won 0-2 in the FA Cup. Bournemouth have four victories in a row, and they have 11 games between them without a tie.
Go for a win for Bournemouth. If you bet $100 at +112, you will gain $112 for a total payout of $212.