Manchester City vs Bournemouth Prediction 20.05.2025
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Manchester City vs Bournemouth Prediction and Betting Tips
Manchester City vs Bournemouth Prediction and Betting Tips for Matchday 37 of the Premier League. The game takes place on Tuesday, May 20, at 20:00, at the Etihad Stadium.
The home side fights for a Champions League spot, while the visitors aim to end the season with pride. Manchester City comes into this match unbeaten in their last eight and with four straight home wins. Bournemouth is unbeaten in four away games and remains a tricky opponent despite being out of European contention.
In this article you’ll find Manchester City vs Bournemouth Prediction and Betting Tips crafted by XpertStats tipsters.
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Manchester City
- Position: 6th with 65 points
- Top Scorer: Erling Haaland (21 goals), Phil Foden (7 goals)
- Manchester City has earned 13 points from their last five matches across all venues, averaging 2.6 points per game. They have scored 10 goals during this run, while both teams scored in just two of those encounters.
- Manchester City’s recent home form has been impressive, with four consecutive victories delighting the Etihad crowd.
- City remains unbeaten in their last five home games, showcasing strong consistency. They’ll be aiming to extend that streak in their final home fixture.
- Bournemouth’s defence faces a tough challenge, as Manchester City has scored in each of their last five home matches, failing to find the net in just two home fixtures all season.
Bournemouth
- Position: 11th with 53 points
- Top Scorer: Justin Kluivert (12 goals), Evanilson (10 goals), Antoine Semenyo (9 goals)
- Bournemouth enters this match with 8 points from their last five outings, averaging 1.6 points per game. They’ve scored just four times in that stretch, with BTTS occurring in only two of those fixtures.
- Bournemouth has found solid form on the road, going unbeaten in their last four away matches.
- The Cherries aim to maintain momentum against City, having lost only once in their last five games, with two wins and two draws during that run.
- Bournemouth has struggled in front of goal lately, failing to score in two of their last five fixtures. Tactical adjustments could be on the cards to reignite their attack.
- Only two of Bournemouth’s last five matches saw both teams score. They secured two wins in that period, with BTTS hitting in 22 of their 36 league games overall.
Following Manchester City’s FA Cup final defeat, Pep Guardiola stressed the urgency of refocusing on the Premier League. With Champions League qualification at stake, he labelled the upcoming matches against Bournemouth and Fulham as “massive” for the club’s future. Despite disappointment at Wembley, Guardiola praised his players’ effort and emphasized the need to recover quickly and deliver strong performances in the final two games. The Guardian
BTTS has landed in 61% of Manchester City’s games and 78% of Bournemouth’s matches. With City conceding 1.22 goals per game and Bournemouth scoring 1.89, the numbers back this bet. City will dominate possession, but Bournemouth's strength on the counterattack and wing play often catches teams off guard. Their recent away form (one loss in 13 matches) and City’s occasional lapses in aerial duels and defensive organization make BTTS highly likely.
Both teams are consistently involved in high-scoring games. Manchester City averages 3.44 total goals per match, while Bournemouth sits close at 3.39. City's over 2.5 goal rate is 72%, and Bournemouth’s is even higher at 78%. With attacking players like Haaland and Kluivert in form, and defensive vulnerabilities on both sides, this match is primed for goals. City also plays a high-possession game, pushing opponents to defend deeper, which opens more goal-scoring chances. Bournemouth's aggressive style and strong away form make them capable of scoring as well. Given these factors, over 2.5 goals looks like a solid bet.
