Bournemouth Over 1.5 Goals - The Smartest Call for December 2nd, 2025

Bournemouth have slowly developed into one of the Premier League’s most dynamic attacking sides at home this season. Their high-tempo approach, aggressive pressing and improved chance creation make them a dangerous team to defend against - especially when facing opponents in a weakened state.

Today’s matchup brings exactly that scenario.

Why Bournemouth are positioned to score 2+ goals

Strong home attacking form

Bournemouth have been producing consistent chances at home, with their xG numbers rising steadily over the last few rounds. The front line is playing with confidence, the wide players stretch the pitch effectively, and their midfield line moves the ball quickly enough to break defensive blocks.

This is the type of environment where Bournemouth historically thrive.

Everton’s defensive problems

Everton arrive with significant squad issues that heavily influence the defensive structure:

key defender Calvert-Lewin dealing with a tight hamstring, expected to be limited even if he plays,
two starting defenders out due to illness and muscle injuries,
low morale following internal off-field problems and disciplinary measures,
recent matches show fatigue-based defensive lapses, especially in transitions.

Everton concede when forced to defend deep - and Bournemouth will force them into exactly that scenario.

Tactical mismatch that favors goals

Bournemouth attack with width, pace and numbers. Everton defend narrow, uncoordinated and often too low. The mismatch creates:

overloads on the wings,
second-ball situations around the box,
broken defensive lines after transitions.

Bournemouth have already shown this season that when a team arrives in this type of condition, they can score multiple goals without needing many chances.

Motivation and confidence boost

With the home crowd behind them and an opponent struggling mentally, Bournemouth enter this match with one of the clearest paths to scoring multiple goals.

Everything from current form, team news, tactical matchups and momentum points in one direction:

Bournemouth over 1.5 team goals is the strongest value pick of the matchday.

Odds: 2.20

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