Bournemouth

vs

Manchester United

Injuries & Suspensions

• Bournemouth: L. Cook (Hamstring Injury), J. Kluivert (Knee Injury), J. Soler (Hamstring Injury)
• Manchester United: P. Dorgu (Hamstring Injury), L. Martinez (Calf Injury), M. de Ligt (Back Injury)

Form (Last 5)

• Home: W D D D D
• Away: D W W L W

H2H (Last 5)

• 2025-12-15 · Manchester United · 4-4 · Bournemouth
• 2025-07-31 · Manchester United · 4-1 · Bournemouth
• 2025-04-27 · Bournemouth · 1-1 · Manchester United
• 2024-12-22 · Manchester United · 0-3 · Bournemouth
• 2024-04-13 · Bournemouth · 2-2 · Manchester United

Match Preview

Manchester United stronger in the table and away form; Bournemouth have key absences and susceptible defence - United to take three points.

Key Notes

Manchester United are the logical pick in this fixture based on league position, away form and recent head-to-heads. The standings show Manchester United third with 54 points from 30 matches, while Bournemouth sit tenth on 41 points - a clear gap in consistency and quality over the season. Bournemouth's home record (9 wins, 14 draws, 7 losses) suggests they are difficult to beat but not dominant; United’s away résumé (15 wins, 9 draws, 6 losses) indicates they frequently take points on the road.

Injuries slightly even things up but still favour United. Bournemouth will be without key players including L. Cook, J. Kluivert and J. Soler, which weakens their attacking options and limits rotation. Manchester United have defensive absentees in M. de Ligt and L. Martinez plus midfielder P. Dorgu unavailable, but United’s squad depth across midfield and attack should still provide the edge in creativity and finishing.

Recent head-to-head meetings underline this as a competitive tie: United netted four goals in the 4-4 draw at Old Trafford and beat Bournemouth 4-1 in a summer friendly, while Bournemouth have recorded notable away wins as well. Those results show both sides can score, but United’s superior goal threat and Premier League consistency make them the safer selection.

Tactically, Bournemouth will look to exploit space behind United’s full-backs, but missing attackers reduces that threat. United are likely to control possession, probe with wide runs and capitalise on set-piece opportunities - especially against a Bournemouth side with several injury gaps. Given the table, form and personnel, Manchester United to win is the recommended pick.

Prediction

Man United win • Odds 2.20 • Confidence 7/10