City has emerged victorious in all 12 of their Premier League encounters with Bournemouth. However, Bournemouth recently ended a frustrating run of nine winless matches with a victory last weekend.
Manchester City delivered an impressive performance last Sunday, beating Manchester United 3-0 at Old Trafford. The champions looked confident and dangerous, which could be a challenge for Bournemouth. In the six seasons they’ve faced City, Bournemouth has never managed to earn a single point from them.
Team News
Manuel Akanji is ready to play for Pep Guardiola’s team after missing the last match due to a suspension. He might take the place of one of the defenders, as Guardiola often changes his defensive lineup.
Unfortunately, Kevin de Bruyne is still unavailable. So, it’s likely that Bernardo Silva will continue to lead the midfield alongside Rodri and John Stones.
Chris Mepham and Illya Zabarnyi will pair up in central defense for Bournemouth. Meanwhile, midfielder Lewis Cook remains suspended. Marcus Tavernier is expected to rejoin the Cherries’ attacking lineup after being a substitute in their recent 2-1 loss to Liverpool in the Carabao Cup.
The Stats
City has been victorious in their most recent 14 home Premier League games and hasn’t been shut out in a league match at the Etihad stadium since October 2021.
Manchester City has faced Bournemouth 12 times in the Premier League since 2015 and has won all 12 matches, with a total score of 38-6.
Erling Haaland is the leading scorer in the Premier League, with 11 goals. On the other hand, Julian Alvarez has also been impressive, scoring four goals this season and often being the first to score in those matches.
Bournemouth recently broke a 13-game winless streak by defeating Burnley 2-1 last weekend. However, their away form hasn’t been great, earning only one point out of a possible 12 this season and conceding at least two goals in all four away games.
In terms of scoring, only Sheffield United has scored fewer league goals than Bournemouth, with just eight goals in 10 games.
Bournemouth’s defense faces an average of 17.4 shots per game this season, the second-highest in the league, while Manchester City’s defense allows only 6.8 shots per game.
Predictions
A few weeks ago, Manchester City faced a crisis with losses to Newcastle, Wolves, and Arsenal. However, their recent 3-0 victory against Manchester United has put them in a much better position.
It’s important to remember that reality usually falls somewhere in between extreme situations. The upcoming match against Bournemouth may worry them, as a stunning win against United last weekend doesn’t necessarily set the tone for this game.
Bournemouth has struggled to keep clean sheets, especially when playing away from home. Their recent 2-1 win against Burnley was a positive result but may not have a significant impact on this match.
The City team consistently defeats Bournemouth, often with convincing victories. You can anticipate a similar outcome in their upcoming match.