The Premier League Matchday 37 encounter between Manchester City and Bournemouth will take place on May 20 at the Etihad Stadium. Manchester City vs. Bournemouth: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Manchester City
The "Citizens" are playing their Matchday 37 fixture later than their rivals in the race for Champions League spots. The match was rescheduled due to their participation in the FA Cup final, which they lost to Crystal Palace 0-1. As a result, Pep Guardiola's side ends the season without trophies. The minimum task remains to finish in the top five. Notably, the club is on an eight-match unbeaten run in the Premier League, with five wins and three draws.
- No more than three goals have been scored in 6 of the last 7 Premier League games for the "Citizens".
- Manchester City has a four-match winning streak at home in the league.
- The team has scored at least two goals in 7 of their last 9 home Premier League matches.
Predicted lineup for Manchester City (4-2-3-1)
Ederson – Rico Lewis, Josko Gvardiol, Manuel Akanji, Ruben Dias – Mateo Kovacic, Bernardo Silva – Kevin De Bruyne, James McAtee, Phil Foden – Erling Haaland.
Defenders Nathan Ake and John Stones are in the club's infirmary. Midfielder Rodri Hernandez and forward Oscar Bobb are doubtful due to fitness issues.
Bournemouth
This season is the best in the club's Premier League history. Previously, the team had never scored more than 50 points. It seems Andoni Iraola's side will finish mid-table. Before the match, Bournemouth sits 11th, just five points away from the eighth place, which could potentially lead to European competitions. In the last round, the club lost 0-1 at home to Aston Villa, but they had a five-match unbeaten run in the league before that (2 wins and 3 draws).
- In the last 11 Premier League games, the club has only secured two victories (4 draws and 5 losses).
- Both teams scored in 7 of Bournemouth's last 10 Premier League matches.
- Exactly one goal was scored in the first half in 8 of the team's last 11 league games.
Predicted lineup for Bournemouth (4-2-3-1)
Kepa Arrizabalaga – Adam Smith, Illia Zabarnyi, Milos Kerkez, Dean Donny Housen – Lewis Cook, Tyler Adams – Alex Scott, Antoine Semenyo, Marcus Tavernier – Evanilson.
Referee
Thomas Bramall (England)
Matches – 9 (Premier League, 2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 29;
Average yellow cards per match – 3.2;
Red cards shown – 1;
Average fouls per match – 21;
Penalties – 22%.
Manchester City vs. Bournemouth: Match Prediction
It seemed the "Citizens" had emerged from their crisis at the end of last year. The team has not lost in the league for eight matches now, but the last round showed it's too early to talk about a full recovery. Manchester City unexpectedly drew with Southampton, failing to score against the league's worst defense. The problems didn't end there – they failed to score again in the FA Cup final, losing 0-1.
I am confident the visitors can spring a surprise and take advantage of the home side's recent "dry" spell. Bournemouth has suffered only one defeat in their last 12 away Premier League matches, securing 6 wins and 5 draws. In their last 15 away league games, Andoni Iraola's side only lost to Liverpool by two or more goals. Therefore, in my opinion, even if Bournemouth loses, it will be by the smallest margin.
My prediction – Bournemouth with a handicap (+1.5)
