Main prediction: under 1.5 goals
Alternative tip: double chance Manchester City
Other market: under 1.5 goals
The season is already underway for Manchester City, but the Prem hasn't started yet.
That changes this Sunday, 23/08, at 14:00, at Etihad Stadium. The opponent for the opening match is Bournemouth.
Manchester City arrive at the league opener with 40 win(s) and 129 goals this season. Meanwhile, Bournemouth have 13 win(s) and 61 goals. Manchester City have a 27% chance of winning according to the bookmakers.
The prediction for Manchester City vs Bournemouth is here. Read before you bet and find out the line-ups, pre-match analysis and where to watch.
Prediction for Manchester City vs Bournemouth
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Overview Manchester City vs Bournemouth
Manchester City are favourites, with odds of 3.7 and a 27% chance of winning. The direct head-to-head also leans towards Manchester City Football Club, with 18 win(s) against 1 for Bournemouth. The odds for a AFC Bournemouth win are 6.667 and a draw is 5.405.
Manchester City and Bournemouth have not yet played any matches in the Premier League.
Head-to-head between Manchester City and Bournemouth
In 20 clashes, Manchester City have the advantage over Bournemouth: 18 win(s) against 1 and 1 draw(s). The most recent was on 19/05/2026, in the Premier League. draw won on that occasion.
The dominance in the head-to-head record is a factor that goes into the predictions for Manchester City vs Bournemouth, but it does not define the result alone. The context of the tournament and each team's form weigh just as much as the record.
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Manchester City: current form
Manchester City have not yet made their debut in the English Premier League, but have played 61 match(es) this season.
See the numbers before the start of the Prem:
40 win(s), 10 draw(s), 11 defeat(s)
129 goals scored (2.11 per match)
Top scorer: Erling Haaland (27 goal(s))
Bournemouth: current form
On the other side, Bournemouth have not yet made their debut in the Premier League 2026/27, but have played 40 match(es) this season before the tournament.
See the numbers:
13 win(s), 19 draw(s), 8 defeat(s)
61 goals scored (1.53 per match)
Top scorer: Antoine Semenyo (17 goal(s))
Manchester City vs Bournemouth key players
Manchester City have not yet taken to the pitch in the Premier League, so there are no individual data in the league for now.
But in the season, Erling Haaland is already leading the way with 27 goal(s).
Meanwhile, Bournemouth have not yet made their debut in the Premier League, so individual data in the league does not exist yet.
In the season, however, Antoine Semenyo already has 17 goal(s).
Manchester City vs Bournemouth statistics in the Premier League
Still with no matches in the league, but the numbers for Manchester City vs Bournemouth already show something. Manchester City have an average of 0 corners and 0 cards per match. Bournemouth have 0 corners and 0 cards. See the statistics for Manchester City vs Bournemouth in the table below.
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More tips for Manchester City vs Bournemouth
In addition to the main prediction, see other betting markets for Manchester City vs Bournemouth in the Premier League:
Correct score prediction for Manchester City vs Bournemouth
Both teams rarely concede goals. Manchester City hold the advantage in the odds in a clash that tends to be tight. Correct result: Manchester City 1-0 Bournemouth. Predicting the exact score is difficult. The odds reflect this. Play with caution.
Where to watch Manchester City vs Bournemouth
Check out where to watch the live match between Bournemouth and Manchester City:
Broadcast: no broadcast scheduled
Predicted line-ups for Manchester City and Bournemouth
The line-ups for Manchester City vs Bournemouth in the Prem are officially confirmed between 45 minutes and 1 hour before the match, via the referee's official team sheet and the clubs' social media channels.
Follow below who is expected to take to the pitch.
Manchester City Football Club line-up
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1
Gianluigi Donnarumma
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3
Rúben Dias
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5
Elliot Anderson
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8
Mateo Kovačić
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9
Erling Haaland
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11
Jeremy Doku
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24
Joško Gvardiol
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33
Nico O'Reilly
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42
Antoine Semenyo
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45
Abdukodir Khusanov
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47
Phil Foden
The starting eleven is confirmed minutes before kick-off.
AFC Bournemouth line-up
The Bournemouth starting eleven is confirmed close to the initial whistle.
Match details for Manchester City vs Bournemouth
Match: Manchester City vs Bournemouth
Tournament: Prem 2026/27
Date: 23/08/2026
Time: 14:00 (Brasília time)
Venue: Etihad Stadium
Broadcast: none scheduled
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