Preview: Bournemouth vs Manchester City prediction, odds, where to watch, time | Premier League 2025-26

Pep Guardiola’s men are on a three-match winning run against the Cherries.

AFC Bournemouth are all set to battle Manchester City in their matchweek 37 fixture of the 2025-26 Premier League. The Vitality Stadium is going to witness this intense clash between these clubs.

The Cherries have performed well in their last five matches. They are coming in after securing a 1-0 victory against Fulham FC. It was a close fixture, but Andoni Iraola’s men performed well enough to secure three important points.

They have now secured back-to-back wins in their last two matches. Bournemouth are now in sixth place and have a clear chance to lock in a Champions League berth for the next season.

For that, they must bag wins in their remaining games and also hope for Liverpool to drop points. The Cherries will be at home for their upcoming fixture. It is going to be a big advantage for them.

The Pep Guardiola-led side have now secured the domestic double of the Carabao Cup and the FA Cup. After defeating Chelsea by a scoreline of 1-0 at Wembley Stadium, they have now secured the oldest club cup competition for the eighth time. The Cityzens will now shift their focus back to the Premier League title charge.

Manchester City will be away for their next matchup, and it is not going to be an easy one for them. Bournemouth are currently looking in good touch and will be eager to give their all here. The Cityzens must secure a win here if they want to stay alive in the English top division title race with the table toppers, Arsenal.

Kick-off:

• Location: Bournemouth, England
• Stadium: Vitality Stadium
• Date: Wednesday, May 20
• Kick-off Time: 12:00 AM IST (Tuesday, May 19; 06:30 PM GMT/ 01:30 PM ET/ 10:30 AM PT)
• Referee: Anthony Taylor
• VAR: In use

Form:

Bournemouth: W-W-D-W-W

Man City: W-D-W-W-W

Players to Watch

Junior Kroupi (Bournemouth)

Junior Kroupi will be looking to step up his game so that he can display a top performance and help his side stand a chance against the Cityzens. In 31 league games of the current campaign, Kroupi has scored 12 goals. After his good efforts for Bournemouth this season, the 19-year-old is also nominated for the Premier League Young Player of the Season award.

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— AFC Bournemouth 🍒 (@afcbournemouth) May 16, 2026

Erling Haaland (Manchester City)

Even though the Norwegian forward failed to score at Wembley Stadium in the FA Cup final, he has come up with some top-notch efforts in the English top division this season. Erling Haaland will once again be gearing up to help his side in the final third. He has scored 26 goals and has eight assists to his name in 34 league appearances in the current season.

The 25-year-old is nominated for the Premier League Player of the Season award.

Match Facts

• AFC Bournemouth are undefeated in their last 15 games.
• Manchester City are on a three-match winning streak.
• The Cityzens have defeated the Cherries four times in their last five attempts.

Bournemouth vs Manchester City: Betting Tips and Odds

• Manchester City to win @4/5 Ladbrokes
• Erling Haaland to score @17/20 BetMGM
• Goals under 3.5 @8/11 BetMGM

Injury and Team News

Ryan Christie is not going to be in action for Bournemouth. He is suspended. Matai Akinmboni, Julio Soler and Lewis Cook might also miss out due to their lack of fitness.

Manchester City have all their players fit and ready to be in action.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 25

Bournemouth won: 1

Manchester City won: 22

Draws: 2

Predicted Lineups

Bournemouth predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Petrovic (GK); Smith, Hill, Senesi, Truffert; Scott, Toth; Rayan, Kroupi. Tavernier; Evanilson

Man City predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Donnarumma (GK); Nunes, Dias, Geuhi, O’Reilly; Rodri, Silva; Semenyo, Cherki, Doku; Haaland

Match Prediction

At home, Bournemouth are surely going to have a slight edge. This will keep them confident. But Manchester City are going to be a very tough side to take down, even away from home, at the Vitality Stadium.

The Cityzens are likely to secure three points in their upcoming Premier League clash against the Cherries.

Prediction: Bournemouth 1-2 Man City

Telecast Details

India: JioHotstar, Star Sports Network

UK: TNT Sports and Sky Sports

USA: NBC Sports

Nigeria: SuperSport

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