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Manchester City vs Bournemouth Preview: Odds, Tips and Prediction

Date: 2 November 2025 Venue: The Etihad Stadium The upcoming clash between Pep Guardiola’s City and Bournemouth promises to be a key feature in the context of the league, especially when you consider the recent performances of both of these teams. Neither side has registered a recent performance which suggests that they will look to concede anything here, but when you consider the recent performances of the hosts, you might begin to believe that there is where the pressure seems to lay. Analyzing how recent form affects team mentality is crucial for Premier League betting decision.

Ryan Liberty
Ryan Liberty

Last updated: 2025-10-29

Chad Nagel

5 minutes read

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Erling Haaland of Manchester City

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Pre-Game Odds and Win Probability

  1. Manchester City: 1.90 (9/10) – 52.6%

  2. Draw: 3.40 (12/5) – 29.4%

  3. Bournemouth: 4.50 (7/2) – 22.2%

    Odds courtesy of Bet442

Head-to-Head

  1. 20/05/2025: Manchester City 3-1 Bournemouth 

  2. 30/03 2025: Bournemouth 1-2 Manchester City 

  3. 02/11/2024: Bournemouth 2-1 Manchester City 

  4. 24/02/2024: Bournemouth 0-1 Manchester City 

  5. 04/11/2023: Manchester City 6-1 Bournemouth 

Manchester City – DWWWL

City come into this game off the back of a rather disappointing set of results. They have struggled defensively this season, conceding some soft goals and consolidating their disappointment with an inability to make chances count in the final third. To a large degree City are overly reliant on individual brilliance and have come unstuck at times this season as a result. 

They dominate possession with ease and go forward seamlessly, but games are won by putting balls in the back of the net and so you can expect to find a Manchester City side here totally committed to ensuring just that. 

Key Players to Watch

  • Erling Haaland: At the risk of sounding rather repetitive, Erling Haaland remains a player worthy of keeping an eye on for Manchester City. He is a player who can win a game on the drop of a dime and is without question one of the most prolific finishers in the Premier League. 
  • Phil Foden: He is a creative midfielder who is able to drive the ball into dangerous positions and allow City to progress through the lines. He is a finisher in his own right and if given space and time, he can make you pay for it. Keep an eye on him here. 
  • Gianluigi Donnarumma: Since joining the Premier League, he has been an absolute revelation in goal for City. His experience and ability to add a confidence to the defensive prowess of Guardiola’s side is without doubt incredible. 

Manchester City Team News

Pep Guardiola is without Abdukodir Khusanov and Rodri for this encounter, with the former nursing a foot injury while Rodri is still coming back from his hamstring injury. 

Bournemouth Current Form – DDWDW

Bournemouth come into this game with a mixed bag of results. Their performances have been incredibly consistent, but they have struggled at times to get over the line and claim all points on offer. Nevertheless, you have to complement the freedom with which they have played football this season and the way in which they attack the opponent – irrespective of who they are. 

This isn’t likely to change for their visit to the Etihad, and the Cherries will know that if they return with anyting here, they would have given themselves a tremendous boost of confidence.

Key Players to Watch

  • Marcus Tavernier: He has been a forward in red-hot form and able to pose a consistent threat to any opponent his team face. A strong carrier of the ball, and willing to take his chance in the attacking third, he is certainly one to keep your eye on here. 
  • Justin Kluivert: While he likely hasn’t hit the heights of last season, Kluivert is a player who will always pose a threat to opposing team’s defensive lines and is likely to ask questions of their structures with his physicality and ability to disrupt. Talent doesn’t disappear overnight, so keep an eye on him on the biggest stage. 
  • Antoine Semenyo: He is another player with likely more to offer, a strong runner and another weapon Bournemouth hold up front. His movement and ability to exploit space is often considered second to none in the league but he is a confidence player at the best of times. 

Bournemouth Team News

At the time of writing, Bournemouth will be without Evanilson and Owen Bevan who are struggling with calf and thigh injuries respectively. 

Predicted Line-Ups

  1. Manchester City: Donnarumma, Gvardiol, Dias, Stones, Nunes, Reijnders, Savinho, Silva, Foden, Bobb, Haaland. 

  2. Bournemouth: Petrovic, Jimenez, Milosavljevic, Senesi, Truffert, Scott, Adams, Travernier, Kluivert, Semenyo, Kroupi. 

Suggested Bets

Here are betting suggestions for users wanting a more certified experience.

  1. Both Teams to Score (BTTS): Given Manchester City’s occasional defensive lapses and Bournemouth’s attacking pace, it’s likely both sides will find the net in this encounter. 13/20 with Planetsport Bet. 

  2. Over 2.5 Goals: Both teams have had matches devoid of clean sheets and so this offers another betting angle to consider. 5/10 with Star Sports.

  3. Manchester City Win/Draw to Win & Over 2.5 Goals: City are blowing hot and cold at the moment. Back them on Win/Draw Double Chance for safety, but to boost your potential return include the over 2.5 market. 15/20 with Bet UK.

Value Bets

For punters happy to take on a little more risk, these bets promise to return plenty of value. 

  1. Erling Haaland (Manchester City) – Anytime Goalscorer: While he hasn’t necessarily hit the heights we have become accustomed to, Haaland is a lethal player in front of goal and backing him to find the back of the net is well worth the punt. 28/10 with Bet UK. 

  2. First Goal – Bournemouth: This is a bit of a risk, but City often start slowly and if they do so again here, the aggression and confidence of the Cherries might see them blow the game wide open early on. 19/10 with Monster Sports.

  3. Manchester City & Both Teams to Score: Back the Sky Blues to claim victory outright here, and both teams getting on the scoresheet. 37/20 with Monster Sports. 

Prediction: Both Teams to Score (Yes)

While the home side are worthy favourites for this encounter, backing both teams to score might prove lucrative here. Neither side will shy away from this engagement and that could result in an incredibly open and dynamic football match – with goals securely on the menu. 

Ryan Liberty
Ryan LibertyBetting Writer

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