Bournemouth vs Manchester City Prediction and Betting Tips | 2nd November 2024

The Premier League is back in action with another set of matches this weekend as Bournemouth take on Pep Guardiola's Manchester City side in an important clash at the Vitality Stadium on Saturday. The two teams have experienced contrasting fortunes this season and will want to win this game.

Bournemouth vs Manchester City Preview

Manchester City are at the top of the Premier League standings and have been in excellent form this season. The Cityzens slumped to a shock 2-1 defeat at the hands of Tottenham Hotspur in the EFL Cup this week and will need to bounce back in this fixture.

Bournemouth, on the other hand, are in 11th place in the league table and have been inconsistent this season. The Cherries held Aston Villa to an admirable 1-1 draw in their previous game and will look to take it up a notch this weekend.

Bournemouth vs Manchester City Head-to-Head and Key Numbers

Manchester City have an excellent historical record against Bournemouth and have won 19 out of the 21 matches between the two teams, with the other two games ending in draws.
Bournemouth are winless in their 20 matches against Manchester City in league competitions - the longest such run by one team against another in English Football League history.
Manchester City have won all 14 of their matches against Bournemouth in the Premier League and have scored an impressive 45 goals in these games.
Bournemouth have lost all 11 of their matches against teams starting the day at the top of the table in the Premier League - the worst such run by any team in the history of the competition.

Bournemouth vs Manchester City Prediction

Manchester City have a strong squad at their disposal but have stuttered on a few occasions this season. The reigning league champions were outplayed by Tottenham Hotspur in their previous game and have a point to prove going into this game.

Bournemouth have stepped up to the plate under Andoni Iraola but have a dismal record in this fixture. Manchester City are the better team on paper and should be able to win this game.

Prediction: Bournemouth 2-4 Manchester City

Bournemouth vs Manchester City Betting Tips

Tip 1: Result - Manchester City to win

Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes

Tip 3: Manchester City to score first - Yes

Bold Tip: Erling Haaland to score or assist - Yes