Manchester City vs Bournemouth Prediction, Preview, Team News and Lineups 20.05.2025

• Date and Time: Tuesday, May 20, 2025, 20:00 GMT+1
• Venue: Etihad Stadium, Manchester, England

Manchester City vs Bournemouth Preview and Team News

Manchester City Team News

Pep Guardiola will need to pick his Manchester City players up ahead of a crucial final two rounds in the Premier League. The coach watched on as his charges had no reply to Crystal Palace in the FA Cup final last weekend, losing the showpiece match for the second straight season.

However, Man City have dominated at home so far, winning 67% of their meetings at the Etihad. They’ve also exceeded their xG estimate of 1.93 by netting 2.22 goals per game.

Guardiola has no fresh injury concerns this week, with Rodri, John Stones, and Nathan Ake all still unavailable. 

Manchester City predicted lineup vs Bournemouth

Manchester City predicted lineup vs Bournemouth (4-2-3-1): Ederson; Lewis, Dias, Akanji, Gvardiol; Silva, De Bruyne; Foden, Marmoush, Doku; Haaland. 

Bournemouth Team News

Bournemouth come into this round eleventh in the Premier League standings. But Andoni Iraola’s side could yet finish the campaign as high as eighth if they can pick up victories in their final two encounters.

They have been reliable on the road this season, losing only 22% of their games away from the Vitality Stadium. They’ve also been a constant threat in the final third after scoring around 1.89 goals per 90 from an xG of 1.67.

Alex Scott, Luis Sinisterra, Dango Ouattara, and Ryan Christie are all unlikely to feature again this season after being ruled out for long-term issues.

Bournemouth predicted lineup vs Manchester City

Bournemouth predicted lineup vs Manchester City (4-2-3-1): Arrizabalaga; Smith, Huijsen, Zabarnyi, Kerkez; Cook, Adams; Tavernier, Kluivert, Semenyo; Evanilson. 

Manchester City vs Bournemouth Prediction 

• Pick: Manchester City to win
• Odds: 1.48 (22Bet)
• Score prediction: Manchester City 1-0 Bournemouth

All the pressure on Tuesday will be on the hosts. They must claim maximum points to ensure that Champions League qualification remains in their own hands. 

It’s hard to overlook their historical advantage when making a Manchester City vs Bournemouth prediction. Guardiola’s men have won all seven of their home matches and been victorious in their final home league event in ten of the previous eleven seasons. 

Manchester City vs Bournemouth Prediction, Betting Tip

• Pick: Under 2.5 Goals
• Odds: 2.57 (22Bet)

It’s likely to be a nervy evening at the Etihad on Tuesday. The fact that Man City have failed to score in six Premier League matches this term means that under 2.5 goals makes a lot of appeal. 

Bournemouth have kept clean sheets in just 11% of their games on the road in 2024-25.  Manchester have only normalised 1.86 goals per 90.

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