- Manchester City have six wins, two draws and two defeats across their last ten matches in all competitions.
- Bournemouth have five wins, four draws and one defeat from their last ten in all competitions.
- There have been three wins for Manchester City, one win for Bournemouth and one draw from the last five head-to-head meetings between these two sides.
Bournemouth can keep things tight, but City are the clear favourites
Manchester City will be full value at 43/100 when they take on Bournemouth at Etihad Stadium on Sunday, but the Cherries should be able to stay competitive for a while in this clash. The draw looks like a low-stakes flutter at 37/10 while the visitors are 11/2.
The Citizens have won their last two matches, beating K League All Stars 3-1 on the road before seeing off Atletico Madrid by the same scoreline at home, and they should have enough momentum to see this one out. However, Enzo Maresca's men come into this fixture following a run of six wins, two draws and just two defeats from their last ten, so they will be sharp and ready.
There was nothing between these sides in their previous meeting, a 1-1 draw at Vitality Stadium in the 2025/2026 Premier League season, but it is difficult to see Bournemouth taking anything home from this clash. The Cherries are winless in their last two visits to Manchester City, so they could struggle to take the points.
Maresca and Rose set for a tactical clash
Bournemouth's Marco Rose has been in charge since 1st July 2026 and he has brought a high-energy pressing system with him, one which looks to win the ball high up the pitch and attack quickly when they can. Maresca's Manchester City, on the other hand, are possession-first and overload-heavy.
This will be a clash of control versus press and the team that wins that battle will likely set the pace for the game, although we're expecting the Citizens to patiently build from the back and try to pin Bournemouth back. The visitors will be up and at the ball, hunting it in numbers and looking to make the game frantic.
Priced up well
City's strong odds reflect their status as the clear favourite to win this one, which they will likely do, but Bournemouth's press should ensure it's not a walk in the park.
The hosts have three wins and two losses at home across all competitions, scoring 2.40 goals and conceding 1.40 per match. The away side, meanwhile, have one win, two draws and a defeat from four on the road and they've conceded five times, so we're not expecting a long, dull afternoon for them.
Over 2.5 goals at 2/5 looks like a good fit, but Both Teams to Score at 53/100 also appeals, with both selections pointing towards an open game that may still go the way of City.
