Bournemouth vs Manchester City match predictions
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This match has been played. We'll have a fresh preview for the next meeting on 19 May 2026.
Match preview
How this game is likely to play out
Bournemouth
Bournemouth sit 6th with 55 points, strong recent run (W-W-D-W-W). Averaging 2.0 goals in last five while conceding 0.8, showing improved balance despite a modest +4 goal difference.
Manchester City
Manchester City are 2nd on 77 points, unbeaten in five (W-D-W-W-W). They average 2.4 goals scored and 0.8 conceded recently, underlining consistent dominance at both ends.
How they'll set up
City’s high-possession style (68.7%, ~599 passes) should control tempo, while Bournemouth’s lower-possession, higher-foul approach may target transitions. Lineups unavailable, so exact shapes and roles remain uncertain.
Form & head-to-head
Stats behind this pick
Head-to-head
Last 1 direct meetings
Results between these two teams only — not general form.
Season standing
Where they sit in the table
Full season totals — not last-5 or H2H only.
Recent form
Each team's last 5 matches
Each team's own last 5 finished league matches — not against each other.
Attacking — last 5 games
Possession & passing — last 5 games
Set pieces & defensive — last 5 games
Disciplinary — last 5 games
What the stats show
The numbers that matter
Team news & lineups
Expected line-ups
Confirmed XIs are not published yet — expected closer to kickoff (19 May, 19:30 UK).
Absences & doubts
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