AFC Bournemouth (14-11-11) and Manchester City (19-9-8) will face off today at 3:00 p.m. EDT at Etihad Stadium in Manchester.
Man City is favored at a -200 price, with the over/under set at 3.5 (+115o / -163u) goals.
Let's get into my Bournemouth vs. Man City prediction.
Bournemouth vs. Man City Odds, Prediction
| Bournemouth Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+1.5 -165 | 3.5 +115o / -163u | +520 |
| Man City Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-1.5 +120 | 3.5 +115o / -163u | -200 |
Bournemouth vs. Man City spread: Man City -1.5 (+120 ), Bournemouth +1.5 (-165)
Bournemouth vs. Man City over/under: 3.5 (+115o / -163u)
Bournemouth vs. Man City moneyline: Bournemouth +520, Man City -200
Bournemouth vs. Man City best bet:Manchester City ML & Both Teams to Score (+150)
Bournemouth Prediction
Far from securing a spot in the next Conference League, Bournemouth, led by Adoni Iraola, finds itself in the 12th position. The Spanish manager has been at the helm of the Cherries since mid-2023, and under his guidance, the team from Kings Park has shown significant improvement, now aiming to surpass last season's finish by securing an eighth-place spot.
As the Premier League season winds down, Bournemouth has become a tricky opponent on the road, but a surprisingly vulnerable side at home – a trait that has cost them several painful defeats at the Vitality Stadium. According to 1x2 Stats, Bournemouth is, alongside Ipswich, Wolves and Crystal Palace, one of the four teams that have obtained more points on the road (28) than at home (25).
Man City Prediction
Manchester City heads into this clash against Bournemouth with one clear objective: to take a major step toward securing a spot in the next Champions League. While a win here won't mathematically seal their place, it will leave them just one point away from clinching it on the final Matchday of the Premier League.
The Citizens' loss in the FA Cup Final was a tough pill to swallow for fans hoping to end the season on a high note. Pep Guardiola's side's lack of creativity in attack and numerous defensive lapses have been deeply concerning.
This match also carries sentimental weight, as it will be Kevin De Bruyne's final game at the Etihad Stadium as a Citizen. City's last match of the season is set to be played away at Fulham.
Bournemouth vs. Man City Pick
The stats are clear – if we look at the history between Manchester City and Bournemouth at the Etihad Stadium, the Citizens have won their last eight meetings. They've also scored three or more goals in six of those matchups. However, I don't believe this current Manchester City side can hit that mark.
That being said, given that Guardiola's team hasn't lost at the Etihad since February 23rd (a 0-2 loss to Liverpool), the best option for this match is to go with Manchester City Moneyline & Both Teams to Score.
Bournemouth vs. Man City Pick: Manchester City ML & Both Teams to Score (+150)
