Man City will take on Bournemouth on Tuesday, 20 May, in a huge match in the race for European qualification in the Premier League.
The hosts come into the match with low morale after their FA Cup final defeat at the weekend, but they can't afford to lose again here if they want a place in the top five to remain in their own hands on the final weekend.
Bournemouth, meanwhile, are seeking a spot in the Europa Conference League. As things stand, a win would lift them to where they need to be.
As part of this week's round of Premier League betting tips, check out our Man City vs Bournemouth prediction below.
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Man City vs Bournemouth prediction: The Cherries to walk away with something
Key stats
- Man City haven't won either of their last two matches.
- Bournemouth have lost just one of their last six Premier League matches.
- Fewer than three goals have been scored across five of Man City's last six matches.
Correct score prediction: Man City 1-1 Bournemouth
Typically, you associate Manchester City with high-scoring football matches, but that hasn't been the case of late, and their lack of goalscoring prowess cost them in the FA Cup final against Crystal Palace. Bournemouth also aren't in great goalscoring form, but they have built up a habit of not losing matches recently.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Man City are firm favourites
- HOME: 11/2o (1.55) – 64.5%
- DRAW: 17/5 (4.40) – 22.7%
- AWAY: 17/4 (5.25) – 19%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
The Man City vs Bournemouth odds remain in the favour of Man City, but they aren't as short as you might expect given they are playing at the Etihad Stadium. Ladbrokes have given the Cityzens a 64.5% chance of winning on Tuesday night, while Bournemouth have been given just a 19% chance of victory.
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Most recent H2Hs: Business as usual for Manchester City?
Although Bournemouth managed to beat Man City in the Premier League earlier this season, that was their first-ever win over the Cityzens. Pep Guardiola's side responded by beating them in the FA Cup quarter-finals back in March, and they have now won 19 of their 21 previous matches against the Cherries.
England FA Cup 30/03/25
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England Premier League 02/11/24
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England Premier League 24/02/24
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England Premier League 04/11/23
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England Premier League 25/02/23
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Man City preview: In need of a response
Man City have gone trophyless for the first time in eight years, but their season could get even worse. A place in next season's Champions League is far from guaranteed, and a loss on Tuesday could be catastrophic. Kevin de Bruyne is set for his final ever home appearance in a blue shirt, but Mateo Kovacic, Rodri, John Stones, Nathan Ake and Oscar Bobb are all out injured.
Predicted lineup: Ederson (GK), Nunes, Dias, Gvardiol, O'Reilly, Nico, Gundogan, Savinho, De Bruyne, Foden, Haaland
England Premier League 10/05/25
D
Southampton
0
Man City
0
England Premier League 02/05/25
W
Wolverhampton
0
Man City
1
England FA Cup 27/04/25
W
Nottm Forest
0
Man City
2
England Premier League 22/04/25
W
Aston Villa
1
Man City
2
England Premier League 19/04/25
W
Everton
0
Man City
2
Bournemouth preview: Heading to the Etihad without several key players
Bournemouth are without some of their most important players on Tuesday night, which only makes their task more difficult. Alex Scott, Enes Unal, Dango Ouattara, Luis Sinisterra and Ryan Christie are all in the treatment room, while Dean Huijsen will make his first appearance for the club since agreeing a move to Real Madrid.
Predicted lineup: Arrizabalaga (GK), Smith, Zabarnyi, Huijsen, Kerkez, Adams, Cook, Semenyo, Kluivert, Tavernier, Evanilson
England Premier League 10/05/25
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Aston Villa
1
Bournemouth
0
England Premier League 03/05/25
W
Arsenal
1
Bournemouth
2
England Premier League 27/04/25
D
Man Utd
1
Bournemouth
1
England Premier League 19/04/25
D
Crystal Palace
0
Bournemouth
0
England Premier League 14/04/25
W
Fulham
0
Bournemouth
1
Player to watch: Erling Haaland
Eyebrows were raised when Erling Haaland passed on the opportunity to take a penalty at Wembley on Saturday and his decision backfired as Omar Marmoush missed and Crystal Palace won the cup. Haaland will be keen to bounce back and get back among the goals on Tuesday night and surely won’t pass up any more penalties for the foreseeable future.