Manchester City vs Bournemouth: Live Score, Stats & Head-to-Head
Matchweek 1
Full time
M. Guehi 84'J. Gvardiol 90'
M. Tavernier 26'
Etihad Stadium, Manchester · Referee: J. Gillett
Match statistics
Possession
66%
34%
Expected goals (xG)
2.3
0.7
Total shots
13
5
Shots on target
6
4
Corners
8
3
Fouls
11
11
Yellow cards
1
2
Match log
Manchester City·Bournemouth
- 26'M. TavernierAssist: Evanilson
- 45+1'EvanilsonYellow card
- R. LewisOn: M. Nunes57'
- E. AndersonOn: M. Kovacic63'
- N. O'ReillyOn: R. Cherki63'
- 75'L. CookOn: T. Adams
- 75'J. KluivertOn: A. Toth
- 75'EvanilsonOn: D. Jebbison
- Phil FodenYellow card78'
- P. FodenOn: J. Grealish82'
- M. GuehiAssist: R. Cherki84'
- 85'António SilvaYellow card
- 89'RayanOn: B. Gannon-Doak
- J. GvardiolAssist: R. Cherki90'
- Joško GvardiolGoal confirmed90+2'
Our prediction
Manchester City vs Bournemouth Prediction, Odds & Betting Tips
Manchester City to Win · 7 picks
Match intel
Team news & context
collected 2026-08-23 07:28 UTC · collected after the models locked their picks- Jeremy Doku is out for up to three weeks after a calf injury suffered in the Community Shield, leaving Manchester City short on the left wing. Goal.com → · 21 Aug
- Enzo Maresca said Doku's substitution was planned, but later medical checks confirmed the winger's calf problem required a spell on the sidelines. Goal.com → · 21 Aug
- Sky Sports said City were exposed by Arsenal in a 3-0 Community Shield defeat, raising questions over the team's structure heading into the Bournemouth opener. Sky Sports → · 22 Aug
- Sky Sports reported Enzo Maresca said he wants to 'close the gap' with Arsenal after the Community Shield loss, showing pressure around Manchester City's start. Sky Sports → · 19 Aug
- Sky Sports listed Manchester City vs Bournemouth as a live Premier League match at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday 23 August, kick-off 2pm. Sky Sports → · 23 Aug
Head-to-head
Aug 23, 2026Manchester City 2–1 BournemouthRegular Season - 1
May 19, 2026Bournemouth 1–1 Manchester CityRegular Season - 37
Nov 02, 2025Manchester City 3–1 BournemouthRegular Season - 10
May 20, 2025Manchester City 3–1 BournemouthRegular Season - 37
Mar 30, 2025Bournemouth 1–2 Manchester CityQuarter-finals
Lineups
Manchester City (4-2-3-1)
- 1G. DonnarummaG
- 82R. LewisD
- 45A. KhusanovD
- 3R. DiasD
- 24J. GvardiolD
- 5E. AndersonM
- 6M. GuehiM
- 47P. FodenM
- 33N. O'ReillyM
- 42A. SemenyoM
- 9E. HaalandF
Bournemouth (4-2-3-1)
- 1D. PetrovicG
- 15A. SmithD
- 5J. HillD
- 14A. SilvaD
- 3A. TruffertD
- 4L. CookM
- 8A. ScottM
- 37RayanM
- 19J. KluivertM
- 16M. TavernierM
- 9EvanilsonF
Our predictions
✓ WonFull analysis →
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Expert
Manchester City vs Bournemouth
1.43Manchester City to Win
85%
Expert · Alex Dudley
Model predictions
LLM League table →5 of 5 models: Manchester City to Win
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