Our Man City vs Bournemouth Prediction: 2-1
Man City vs Bournemouth in the England Premier League is scheduled for an 20:00 GMT kick-off on Tuesday May 20, 2025. Our correct score prediction favors a 2-1 home triumph, but considering both teams’ ability to find the net, BTTS is also a solid alternative bet.
This Man City vs Bournemouth prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Man City's Last Match – Crystal Palace vs Man City
Man City will be looking to bounce back after a 0-1 England FA Cup defeat against Crystal Palace on May 17. In that match, Man City recorded 78% possession, firing 12 shots at goal, with 6 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Crystal Palace | 22% | 3 (2) | 0.73 | 18 |
 Man City | 78% | 12 (6) | 2.3 | 118 |
Bournemouth's Last Match – Bournemouth vs Aston Villa
Bournemouth must win to recover from their recent 0-1 England Premier League defeat against Aston Villa on May 10 and regain momentum. In that match, Bournemouth had 66% possession and 8 attempts at goal, with 4 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Bournemouth | 66% | 8 (4) | 0.77 | 73 |
 Aston Villa | 34% | 6 (3) | 0.98 | 31 |
Man City vs Bournemouth Stats
Key Stats
| Man City | Bournemouth | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.57 | Attacking Strength | 1.48 |
| 0.7 | Defence Strength | 0.85 |
| 2.3 | Points Per Game | 1 |
| 7/10 | WIN | 2/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 4/10 |
| 6/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 3/10 | BTTS | 7/10 |
| 3/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 1.6 | Average Scored | 1.1 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Man City are averaging 1.6 goals scored and 0.5 conceded per match, while Bournemouth average 1.1 scored and 1.3 conceded per game.
Man City 16-5
Bournemouth 11-13
What are the odds for this match?
Man City to win: @1.5
Draw: @4.5
Bournemouth to win: @6
Lineups
Man City (4-2-3-1) : Ederson, Matheus Nunes, Ruben Dias, Manuel Akanji, Josko Gvardiol, Ilkay Gundogan, Mateo Kovacic, Bernardo Silva, Kevin De Bruyne, Omar Marmoush, Erling Haaland
Bournemouth (4-2-3-1) : Kepa Arrizabalaga, Julian Araujo, Illia Zabarnyi, Dean Huijsen, Milos Kerkez, Tyler Adams, Lewis Cook, Marcus Tavernier, Justin Kluivert, Antoine Semenyo, Evanilson
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