All eyes will be on Old Trafford when Manchester United host Bournemouth in the 16th round of the Premier League on Monday, 15 December 2025.
View our free Man Utd vs Bournemouth predictions below.
Contents
Man Utd vs Bournemouth predictions: Hosts to claim all the spoils
Key stats
- Bournemouth are currently on a six-match winless streak.
- Man Utd won four of their last six home games.
- Six of Bournemouth's seven Premier League away games this season have gone above the 3.5-goal threshold.
Correct score prediction: Man Utd 2-1 Bournemouth
Bournemouth are going through a rough patch, with no wins in six consecutive matches. They have also been one of the Premier League's worst travellers, winning only one of seven away league games this season.
On the other hand, Manchester United are unbeaten in their last three games and have a 5-3-1 win-draw-loss record in their last nine matches. They also earned four wins in their last six home games.
Considering Bournemouth's recent shortcomings, we are confident that United will emerge victorious at home.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Man United clearly favoured
- HOME: 17/20 (1.85) – 54.1%
- DRAW: 3/1 (4.00) – 25%
- AWAY: 14/5 (3.80) – 26.3%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Man Utd have earned seven points from a possible nine in their last three Premier League games, which has propelled them to seventh in the top-flight table.
The Red Devils are up against an out-of-form Bournemouth, who are 14th with a modest 5-5-5 win-draw-loss record.
Ahead of this clash, Manchester United are the expected winners at 17/20 (1.85). Teams with these odds usually have a 54.1% probability of winning.
Don’t forget to check out more of our best betting tips and predictions after you’ve dissected our Man Utd vs Bournemouth predictions.
Also, keeping in mind that Bournemouth registered the first goal in three of their last four matches, Bournemouth to score first has an appealing look at 13/10 (2.30). That one has a 43.5% chance of landing.
Most recent H2Hs: Even contest
In the last six clashes between Manchester United and Bournemouth, both teams have two wins apiece with two draws between them.
England Premier League 13/12/25
Man Utd
Bournemouth
Elite Club Friendlies 31/07/25
Man Utd
Bournemouth
Club Friendly List 30/07/25
Man Utd
Bournemouth
England Premier League 27/04/25
Bournemouth
Man Utd
England Premier League 22/12/24
Man Utd
Bournemouth
Man Utd preview: Looking to extend their unbeaten run
Man United could be without Benjamin Sesko and Diogo Dalot for this game as both players remain doubtful. Matthijs de Ligt, with a back injury, and Harry Maguire, with a hamstring problem, are both definitely ruled out for the Red Devils.
Although 15 December is the deadline for clubs to release players for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, the trio of Noussair Mazraoui (Morocco), Amad Diallo (Ivory Coast), and Bryan Mbeumo (Cameroon) are in contention to feature on Monday night before traveling to Morocco for the competition.
Predicted lineup: Lammens (GK), Mazraoui, Heaven, Shaw; Diallo, Dalot, Casemiro, Fernandes, Mbeumo, Cunha & Mount.
Last five matches
- Wolves 1-4 Man Utd
- Man Utd 1-1 West Ham
- Crystal Palace 1-2 Man Utd
- Man Utd 0-1 Everton
- Tottenham 2-2 Man Utd
Bournemouth preview: Few absences
Bournemouth, on the other hand, will have Ben Gannon-Doak (hamstring), Veljko Milosavljevic (knee), Ryan Christie (knee), and Matai Akinmboni (muscle) unavailable for this game due to the aforementioned injuries.
Lewis Cook will serve the third and final game of his three-match suspension on Monday night, while Marcos Senesi, who has a thigh problem, is touch-and-go for the visitors.
Predicted lineup: Petrovic (GK), Smith, Diakite, Senesi, Truffert, Adams, Scott, Brooks, Semenyo, Tavernier & Evanilson.
Last five matches
- Bournemouth 0-0 Chelsea
- Bournemouth 0-1 Everton
- Sunderland 3-2 Bournemouth
- Bournemouth 2-2 West Ham
- Aston Villa 4-0 Bournemouth
Player to watch: Bruno Fernandes
Bruno Fernandes put in a man-of-the-match performance last time out, scoring a brace and providing an assist in Man Utd’s 4-1 win at Wolves. The Portuguese midfielder has been in sensational form, scoring five goals and providing three assists in his last five appearances for club and country. He will be called upon to provide goals on Monday night.