Manchester City vs Bournemouth prediction & analysis

Manchester City vs Bournemouth preview and prediction

The match

Manchester City host Bournemouth in the Premier League on Sunday 23 August, with kick-off at 14:00 (WAT) at Etihad Stadium. Manchester City are 3rd with 21 points from 10 games (in the top four), while Bournemouth sit 7th on 15 points (in the top half).

Form guide

Manchester City's last 5: LWWDL Most recently they lost to Arsenal 0–3 away. At home they have won 1 and lost 1 of their last 3. They average 1.5 scored and 1.5 conceded.

Bournemouth's last 5: LDWWW Most recently they lost to FSV Mainz 05 1–2 away. On the road they have won 1 and lost 1 of their last 4. Goals have not been a problem: 3.8 per game.

Bournemouth arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 1.8 points a game against 1.3.

Head to head

The last meeting, on 19 May 2026, finished Bournemouth 1–1 Manchester City.

Betting angles

• Win chances: Manchester City 67%, draw 20%, Bournemouth 13%.
• Safer route: Manchester City or draw (87%) at 1.14.

Our prediction

Our pre-match pick was Manchester City to win – a 67% chance at odds of 1.50. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.