Man United vs Bournemouth Prediction & Tips
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Manchester United were knocked out of the EFL Cup at Tottenham on Thursday, but they bid to bounce back to winning ways when they host Bournemouth at Old Trafford on Sunday for a match which kicks off at 2pm. Read on for our detailed in-depth analysis, predictions and betting tips for this crucial Premier League game.
Man United vs Bournemouth Predictions
- Full Time Result: Bournemouth Win
- Correct Score: 1-3
- Both Teams To Score: Yes
- Over 2.5 Goals: Yes
- First Goalscorer: Justin Kluivert
Man United vs Bournemouth Tips
Man United Form, Team News & Predicted Line-Up
United enter the weekend sitting 13th in a congested Premier League table, just six points off the primary aim of finishing in a top-four position and guaranteeing Champions League qualification.
It has been a topsy-turvy campaign and United are still struggling for consistency under new manager Ruben Amorim, who has had eight matches in charge in all competitions, with four wins, three losses and an opening draw at Ipswich his record thus far.
The highlight was last week’s 2-1 late show in the Manchester derby as Amorim’s side overturned a deficit to beat neighbours City 2-1 at the Etihad. However, that was followed by a setback on Thursday as United exited the EFL Cup following a 4-3 loss at Tottenham.
Man United Predicted XI: Onana; De Ligt, Maguire, Martinez; Mazraoui, Mainoo, Ugarte, Dalot; Amad, Fernandes; Hojlund.
Bournemouth Form, Team News & Predicted Line-Up
Bournemouth are having a fantastic season, sitting sixth in the table ahead of the weekend and beginning to dream of European qualification for next season.
The Cherries have taken some notable scalps this term, beating Arsenal, City and Spurs at home, while they arrive at Old Trafford on the back of successive away league triumphs at Wolves and Ipswich.
However, Andoni Iraola’s side are still searching for their first away clean sheet of the season which suggests there could be plenty of goals on Sunday.
Bournemouth Predicted XI: Arrizabalaga; Smith, Zabarnyi, Huijsen, Kerkez; Christie, Cook; Semenyo, Kluivert, Ouattara; Evanilson.
Key Players to Watch in Man United vs Bournemouth
Amad has been a revelation for United since Amorim’s arrival. He started as a wing-back, but has quickly found himself playing as one of two number tens and has responded brilliantly.
The 22-year-old has scored in successive games at City and Spurs, but also laid on five assists in his last six Premier League matches.
If Amad is a tricky customer, the same can be said for Bournemouth wide player Antoine Semenyo. He is fourth in the league for successful take-ons and will be a big threat to United.
Man United vs Bournemouth Head-To-Head Statistics
United have the edge in overall meetings between the clubs with 14 wins from 22 matches, but last season’s success at Old Trafford for Bournemouth is the most noteworthy result.
It was the first time Bournemouth had won at Old Trafford, with their three previous victories coming at their Dorset base, and the Cherries did so in style with a 3-0 victory.
Bournemouth also had two goals disallowed as the visitors ran amok, becoming the first team in Premier League history to beat United at home by at least three goals, despite starting the day in the bottom half of the table.
The return fixture finished 2-2 in April with Bruno Fernandes scoring both of United’s goals with their only two shots on target to continue a trend of high-scoring matches between the teams.
Six of the last eight meetings have featured at least three goals, including each of the last four at Old Trafford.
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