All eyes will be on Vitality Stadium as two Premier League sides battle for a place in the quarterfinal of the FA Cup on Sunday, 30 March 2025. Which of these teams will be left standing after all is said and done?
View our free Bournemouth vs Man City predictions below.
Contents
- 1 Bournemouth vs Man City predictions: Goals expected to flow
- 2 Most recent H2Hs: Business as usual for Manchester City?
- 3 Bournemouth preview: Eyeing their first ever FA Cup semifinal appearance
- 4 Man City preview: A third consecutive semifinal appearance on the cards?
- 5 Player to watch: Erling Haaland
Bournemouth vs Man City predictions: Goals expected to flow
Key stats
- Manchester City won 15 of their last 16 encounters with Bournemouth.
- Four goals were scored on average in the last five clashes between these sides.
- Both teams were on the scoresheet in five of Bournemouth’s last six games.
- Bournemouth opened the scoring in five of their last seven matches.
Correct score prediction: Bournemouth 1-3 Man City
Manchester City were the victors in 15 of the last 16 skirmishes between these outfits. They averaged almost three goals per game in their last eight clashes with Bournemouth, keeping only two clean sheets in the process.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Man City are expected winners
- HOME: 17/10 (2.70) – 37%
- DRAW: 14/5 (3.80) – 26.3%
- AWAY: 13/10 (2.30) – 43.5%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Bournemouth have been going through a rough patch, as their only win in their last five games was via a penalty shootout.
Andoni Iraola’s troops defeated West Bromwich Albion, Everton and Wolverhampton Wanderers in the previous rounds of this competition. They have never reached the semifinal of the FA Cup.
On the other hand, Manchester City were finalists in the last two editions of the FA Cup, winning one. Pep Guardiola's men knocked out Salford City, Leyton Orient and Plymouth Argyle in the previous three rounds.
As it stands, Man City are the expected winners at 13/10 (2.30). Teams with these odds usually have a 43.5% probability of winning.
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It is also important to note that Manchester City's Erling Haaland has scored in three consecutive appearances for club and country. On that note, Erling Haaland to score anytime has an appealing look at 19/20 (1.95). That one has a 51.3% chance of landing.
Most recent H2Hs: Business as usual for Manchester City?
Although Bournemouth won the most recent encounter between these teams, it was their first ever victory over Manchester City. In their 20 previous encounters, Man City have an 18-1-1 win-draw-loss record.
England Premier League 02/11/24

Bournemouth

Man City
England Premier League 24/02/24

Bournemouth

Man City
England Premier League 04/11/23

Man City

Bournemouth
England Premier League 25/02/23

Bournemouth

Man City
England Premier League 13/08/22

Man City

Bournemouth
Bournemouth preview: Eyeing their first ever FA Cup semifinal appearance
Luis Sinisterra picked up an injury just before the international break and is expected to miss this contest.
Enes Unal has torn ligaments and is out for the season. Marcos Senesi and Julian Araujo are back in training but are not expected to be called up for this game, while Ryan Christie and Tyler Adams are questionable due to fitness concerns.
Predicted lineup: Arrizabalaga (GK), Cook, Zabarnyi, Huijsen, Kerkez, Christie, Adams, Tavernier, Kluivert, Semenyo & Evanilson.
England Premier League 14/04/25
W

Fulham
0

Bournemouth
1
England Premier League 05/04/25
D

West Ham
2

Bournemouth
2
England Premier League 02/04/25
L

Ipswich
2

Bournemouth
1
England FA Cup 30/03/25
L

Man City
2

Bournemouth
1
England Premier League 15/03/25
L

Brentford
2

Bournemouth
1
Man City preview: A third consecutive semifinal appearance on the cards?
Pep Guardiola still has some injury concerns ahead of this game, as defenders Nathan Ake and Manuel Akanji are sidelined with muscle injuries. Meanwhile, John Stones needs a few more weeks to shake off his thigh problem, while Ballon d'Or holder Rodri, who has a torn ACL, remains out for the season.
Goalkeeper Ederson (groin injury) and Oscar Bobb (leg injury) are both doubtful for this clash.
Predicted lineup: Ortega (GK), Lewis, Khusanov, Dias, Gvardiol, Gonzalez, Gundogan, Foden, Marmoush, Doku & Haaland.
England Premier League 12/04/25
W

Crystal Palace
2

Man City
5
England Premier League 06/04/25
D

Man Utd
0

Man City
0
England Premier League 02/04/25
W

Leicester
0

Man City
2
England FA Cup 30/03/25
W

Bournemouth
1

Man City
2
England Premier League 15/03/25
D

Brighton
2

Man City
2
Player to watch: Erling Haaland

Erling Haaland has been in sensational form, scoring in his last three appearances for club and country. The former Borussia Dortmund forward will look to extend his scoring streak to four games this weekend.