Manchester City host Bournemouth at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday (18:30 GMT+3) as the champions look to respond after last weekend’s defeat. The visitors arrive in fine form, unbeaten in eight league games and playing with confidence under Andoni Iraola. Below you can find the match preview, predictions and betting tips.
Manchester City vs Bournemouth Tips
- Manchester City vs Bournemouth: Both Teams To Score ( at N/A)
- Manchester City vs Bournemouth: Manchester City 2–1 ( at N/A)
*Odds correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Manchester City vs Bournemouth Odds
| Result | Odds |
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| Manchester City |
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| Draw |
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| Bournemouth |
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*Odds correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
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Manchester City vs Bournemouth Prediction
Bournemouth’s momentum keeps building
Bournemouth have become one of the surprise stories of the early Premier League season. Unbeaten in their last eight games, Iraola’s side play with pace and conviction, scoring 16 goals in nine matches. Their dynamic forward transitions have troubled some of the league’s strongest defences — including a spirited performance at Anfield, where they twice found the net.
On the road, they’ve scored in all four away fixtures, hitting at least two goals in three of them. That attacking intent stems from their compact shape off the ball and quick vertical movement once possession is won. They’re not afraid to commit numbers forward, and with their confidence high, they’ll believe they can test the champions.
Their ability to sustain tempo and exploit space behind the press makes them dangerous, especially against a City side that has looked less assured defensively in recent weeks.
Tip: Both Teams To Score ( at N/A)
City’s control tested after setback
Pep Guardiola’s side return home after a rare stumble at Villa Park, where they failed to convert chances and were undone by a clinical finish. Despite that setback, City remain among the league’s top creators in expected goals, underlining their dominance in possession and attacking structure.
At the Etihad, their pressing shape and positional rotations usually suffocate visiting teams, but recent lapses — conceding in back-to-back games — hint at minor imbalances in midfield recovery. That could leave openings for Bournemouth’s counters, even if City’s overall control should still dictate the flow.
Given their home authority and ability to respond after setbacks, a narrow but deserved win looks the most likely outcome.
Tip: Manchester City 2–1 ( at N/A)
