Bournemouth - Manchester City predictions and free betting tips [24/02/2024]

On the Saturday, 24th of February, as part of the 26th round of the Premier League, Bournemouth will host Manchester City at their home ground. Last Tuesday, the "Citizens" eked out a victory over Brentford with a score of 1:0, whereas the "Cherries" drew 2:2 on the road with Newcastle last weekend.

Predicted Lineups

Bournemouth: Neto; Smith, Zabarnyi, Senesi, Kelly; Christie, Cook; Semenyo, Kluivert, Sinisterra; Solanke.
Manchester City: Ederson; Walker, Dias, Akanji, Ake; Rodri, Kovacic; Foden, Alvarez, Doku; Haaland.

Stadium

The clash will take place at the Vitality Stadium in Bournemouth.

Bournemouth

Currently occupying the 13th position in the Premier League and being 8 points clear of the relegation zone, Bournemouth has every chance to ensure their stay in the top flight at the end of the season. However, after a series of good results from early November to late December, the Cherries have relented and have not won in the last 6 rounds (3 draws and 3 losses). Having recently conceded to Fulham with a score of 3:1, last weekend the red and blacks drew with Newcastle (2:2) on the road thanks to goals from Dominic Solanke and Antoine Semenyo.

Since the start of 2024, only Burnley (two) have accrued fewer points in the Premier League than Bournemouth (three). Meanwhile, Iraola's players have scored at least once in 15 out of the last 16 league matches, earning a total of 28 goals. The only exception was the 0:4 home defeat to table-topping Liverpool last month. In the 1/8 finals of the FA Cup on the coming Tuesday, Bournemouth will host Leicester. 

Manchester City

Manchester City is determined to become English champion for the fourth year in a row this season. At the moment, the "Citizens" are second in the Premier League standings, with one game in hand and trailing the leading Liverpool by 4 points. The visitors have not lost in the last 10 matches (8 wins and 2 draws), although the packed calendar is taking its toll on the quality of City's performance.

After playing a 1:1 draw at home with Chelsea last weekend, City had a hard time getting the better of Brentford last Tuesday with a score of 1:0 - with the solitary goal coming from Erling Haaland. Next Tuesday, the Mancunians will head to Luton for the 1/8 finals of the FA Cup, and in the Champions League Guardiola's charges won the first playoff match in Copenhagen (1:3). Manchester City is still dealing with injuries from the Croatian centre-back Gvardiol and winger Grealish. 

Face-to-face meetings

Bournemouth is eager to end their 19-game winless streak in the Premier League against Manchester City - the longest run of failure in the history of the English Football League. The first round meeting at the Etihad ended in a 6:1 demolition of the Cherries.

Bournemouth vs. Manchester City Match Prediction

This season, Bournemouth has already conceded heavily at home against Arsenal and Liverpool, and their unsuccessful run against Manchester City does not bode well for the red and blacks ahead of Saturday's match. The Citizens are a class above the competition and can't afford to stumble - otherwise, Liverpool could pull even further ahead. My bet is on a victory for the favourites with a handicap of -1.

Total Prediction

In the last three head-to-head matches, the Citizens have scored 14 goals! I'm confidently putting a bet on the visitors' individual total over two goals.

Corner Prediction

Manchester City will be the dominant number and possess the ball most of the time – clearly, the visitors will overtake the hosts in all key aspects, including corners (handicap -2.5).

Prediction for Yellow Cards

Bournemouth will have to commit multiple fouls while battling the rapid attack from the opposition. My prediction is that the home team will win in terms of yellow cards.

Score Prediction

I'm putting my money on a precise score of Manchester City winning 1:3.