This match holds significance for both sides, with Bournemouth fighting to avoid relegation while Manchester City aims to secure a playoff spot. Although their season goals differ greatly, both teams have shown a tendency to settle for draws, with Bournemouth achieving six in their last 12 home games and City securing their solid Premier League standing.
Bournemouth’s home games have consistently featured scoring action, with at least two goals scored in 17 of their previous 20 matches. Similarly, Manchester City’s last 12 away matches have often been high-scoring, with over 2.5 goals in ten of them.
Bournemouth’s home matches rarely see goals from both sides, as only five of their last 19 games have featured scoring from each team. Meanwhile, City’s defense has been reliable, recording clean sheets in 11 of their last 17 Premier League fixtures.
Prediction
In their last 21 away games, Manchester City have had only five matches where both teams scored. Additionally, Bournemouth’s recent games often see at least one team failing to score, with 13 of their last 18 fixtures ending in a shutout. Thus, a scoreline where both sides find the net would be surprising.
Prediction: Bournemouth 0 – 3 Manchester City