Manchester City will visit The Vitality Stadium on Saturday for their Premier League clash with Bournemouth.
Bournemouth comes into this game off a 1-1 draw against Aston Villa. In that match, they held 43% possession and managed 11 shots, with three on target, as Evanilson scored in the 96th minute.
Villa had 18 shots, with Ross Barkley finding the net in the 76th minute. Bournemouth’s defense has struggled recently, allowing goals in five of their last six games, totaling seven goals against them. However, they remain unbeaten in their last two home league games.
Manchester City heads into the game following a narrow 1-0 victory over Southampton. In that match, they held 58% possession and made 22 attempts, with Erling Haaland scoring early in the fifth minute.
City has been prolific in attack, with 16 goals in their last six games, while conceding just four. They are also on a remarkable 15-match unbeaten streak in away league games.
Head-to-Head
Looking at the recent matchups between these two sides since July 2020, City has consistently overpowered Bournemouth, winning all their encounters.
These meetings have averaged 3.83 goals per game, with the latest fixture in February 2024 ending in a 1-0 win for City, with Phil Foden scoring in the 24th minute.
Prediction
Bournemouth might manage to score against Manchester City, but they’re likely to concede more.
A 2-1 win for Manchester City seems probable. Expect over 1.5 goals in this match.
