Manchester City vs Bournemouth Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | Premier League 2024-25

The Cityzens are still in the fight for a UCL spot for next season.

Manchester City are all set to host Bournemouth in match week 37 of the English Premier League 2024-25 season. The high-stakes EPL contest will take place at the Etihad Stadium.

Manchester City are in sixth place in the Premier League points table with the last two matches left for this season. They still have a clear chance to secure a UEFA Champions League spot for the upcoming season.

Man City will be at home but might not be feeling fully confident as they are coming in after bearing a loss against Crystal Palace in the FA Cup final.

AFC Bournemouth will be away from home. They faced a defeat at the hands of Cityzens the last time both sides met. They did put up a fight last time around, but it was not enough.

The Cherries have come up with some average performances this season, but are now looking to end the it on a positive note.

Kick-off:

• Location: Manchester, England
• Stadium: Etihad Stadium
• Date: Wednesday, May 21
• Kick-off Time: 00:30 IST / Tuesday, May 20: 19:00 GMT/ 14:00 ET/ 11:00 PT
• Referee: Thomas Bramall
• VAR: In use

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— AFC Bournemouth 🍒 (@afcbournemouth) May 16, 2025

Form:

Manchester City: W-W-W-D-L

Bournemouth: W-D-D-W-L

Players to Watch

Erling Haaland (Manchester City)

The Norwegian striker looks out of touch at the moment. Erling Haaland has scored 21 goals and three assists in 29 Premier League games this season. He has scored a good number of goals but is not really in form at the moment.

Haaland can be a menace to the opponent’s defence. He will be looking to step up here.

Justin Kluivert (Bournemouth)

Justin Kluivert has been one of the important aspects of the Bournemouth side this season. The 26-year-old forward, hailing from the Netherlands, has 18 goal involvements in 32 EPL games this season. He is going to play an important role in the attacking front for the Cherries.

Match Facts

• Manchester City have won four of their last five clashes against the Cherries.
• Bournemouth have only been able to win one of their last five games against Man City.
• Both sides are coming in after facing a defeat in their last fixtures.

Man City vs Bournemouth: Betting Tips and Odds

• Match to end in a draw @19/5 Unibet
• Erling Haaland to score @10/3 Unibet
• Goals over 3.5 @27/20 Bet MGM

Injury and Team News

John Stones and Rodri are injured, hence keeping them out of action for Man City. Nathan Ake and Oscar Bobb’s availability depends on their match fitness.

Bournemouth will be without the services of Alex Scott, Enes Unal, Luis Sinisterra, Ryan Christie and Dango Ouattara as they have injuries.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 17

Manchester City won: 16

Bournemouth won: 1

Draws: 0

Predicted Lineups

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

Ederson (GK); Lewis, Dias, Akanji, Gvardiol; Silva, Gundogan; Savinho, De Bruyne, Doku; Haaland

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

Arrizabalaga (GK); Araujo, Zabarnyi, Huijsen, Kerkez; Adams, Cook; Tavernier, Kluivert, Brooks; Evanilson

Match Prediction

The Cityzens and the Cherries might produce a close encounter here. The Manchester City vs Bournemouth Premier League 2024-25 is likely to end in a draw.

Prediction: Manchester City 2-2 Bournemouth

Telecast Details

India: JioHotstar, Star Sports

UK: TNT Sports

USA: NBC Sports

Nigeria: SuperSport

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