Manchester City vs Bournemouth Prediction & Stats | Premier League | 23/08
The encounter between Manchester City and Bournemouth is set to kick off at 14:00 on Sunday, 23/08.
This Premier League fixture offers an intriguing clash of form and tactics, with both sides eager to make a statement at this stage of the season.
Read our full prediction below and get some of the best betting insights based on statistics.
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Our analysts at Betting.co.uk have examined key metrics and modelled the most likely match outcomes based on both teams' recent performance data.
This includes historical trends, home and away statistics, and efficiency in front of goal.
Have a look at our recommended bet and key insights below.
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2nd Half Draw
Why we predict the second half to end in a draw
We expect a draw in the second half for the Manchester City vs Bournemouth clash.
Neither side may fully dominate after the interval, with both teams managing the game carefully. A tight and balanced second period could end all square.
Key Betting Insights
Manchester City
Scored 6 goals in their last 5 matches
Conceded in 3 of their last 5 matches
Over 9.5 corners occurred in 3 of Manchester City's last 5 matches
Bournemouth
Scored 8 goals in their last 5 matches
Undefeated in their last 5 clashes
Scored at least 1 goal in 5 consecutive matches
2nd Half Draw: 2/1
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Manchester City Preview
Manchester City have not played a Premier League match yet this season, so there is no Premier League record to draw on ahead of this fixture.
Across all competitions this season, Manchester City has played 61 matches, scoring 129 goals (2.11 per match) and conceding 57 (0.93 per match).
Team Statistics/Latest Results
Manchester City
Goals Scored:129
Goals Conceded:57
Average Goals Scored:2.11
Average Goals Conceded:0.93
Wins:40
Goal Difference:72
Date
Game
Result
16/08
Arsenal
3 - 0
Manchester City
L
24/05
Manchester City
1 - 2
Aston Villa
L
19/05
Bournemouth
1 - 1
Manchester City
D
16/05
Chelsea
0 - 1
Manchester City
W
13/05
Manchester City
3 - 0
Crystal Palace
W
Manchester City to win the match: 1/2
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Bournemouth Preview
Bournemouth are yet to feature in the Premier League this season, so there is no Premier League form to go on here.
During the whole 2026/27 campaign, Bournemouth has earned 13 wins from 40 matches across all competitions, scoring 61 goals (1.53 per match) and conceding 59 (1.48 per match).
Team Statistics/Latest Results
Bournemouth
Goals Scored:61
Goals Conceded:59
Average Goals Scored:1.53
Average Goals Conceded:1.48
Wins:13
Goal Difference:2
Date
Game
Result
24/05
Nottingham Forest
1 - 1
Bournemouth
D
19/05
Bournemouth
1 - 1
Manchester City
D
09/05
Fulham
0 - 1
Bournemouth
W
03/05
Bournemouth
3 - 0
Crystal Palace
W
22/04
Bournemouth
2 - 2
Leeds
D
Bournemouth to win the match: 5/1
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Statistical Insights for Manchester City vs Bournemouth
Here's a statistical breakdown comparing each team's key metrics to the average.
From goal output and both teams to score rates to the results of their last 5 matches, these numbers offer a data-backed view to help identify betting value in the Manchester City vs Bournemouth fixture.
Key metrics
Team Form
Manchester City
England - Premier League
Form
Last 5 Games
PPG
Overall
L
L
D
W
W
1.4
Home
L
W
W
W
W
2.4
Away
L
D
W
D
W
1.6
Bournemouth
England - Premier League
Form
Last 5 Games
PPG
Overall
D
D
W
W
D
1.8
Home
D
W
D
D
D
1.4
Away
D
W
W
W
D
2.2
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Home Win
1/2
66.23%
Draw
7/2
22.22%
Away Win
5/1
16.39%
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Key Metrics
Here's a breakdown of the core match metrics that often define betting value: goals scored, goals conceded, corners and cards.
Analysing these stats offers a sharper view of team tendencies and helps identify markets with consistent trends.
Key metrics
Goals Scored
Manchester City
6
last 5 matches
Bournemouth
8
last 5 matches
Performance Gap
Bournemouth scored +33% more goals than Manchester City in the last 5 matches.
Manchester City and Bournemouth goals scored count, last 5 matches
Arsenal
0
Aston Villa
1
Bournemouth
1
Chelsea
1
Crystal Palace
3
1
Nottingham Forest
1
Manchester City
1
Fulham
3
Crystal Palace
2
Leeds
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Key metrics
Goals Conceded
Manchester City
6
last 5 matches
Bournemouth
4
last 5 matches
Performance Gap
Manchester City conceded +50% more goals than Bournemouth in the last 5 matches.
Manchester City and Bournemouth goals conceded count, last 5 matches
Arsenal
3
Aston Villa
2
Bournemouth
1
Chelsea
0
Crystal Palace
0
1
Nottingham Forest
1
Manchester City
0
Fulham
0
Crystal Palace
2
Leeds
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