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Last 5 matches · 4W-0D-1L · +8 goal difference
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BetGenius backs Manchester City to win (Match Winner) at 76% confidence — a strong call. Total goals: Over 2.5 Goals.
Manchester City host Bournemouth at the Etihad Stadium looking to bounce back following a 3-0 defeat against Arsenal in their previous fixture. The hosts enter this matchup with a dominant home head-to-head record against the Cherries, having won all 5 of their last 5 home encounters in this fixture.
Bournemouth arrive with notable squad absences, dealing with injuries to players such as T. Adams, D. Brooks, J. Araujo, A. Adli, E. J. Kroupi, and V. Milosavljevic, alongside a suspension for R. Christie. Manchester City also have personnel issues, with J. Doku, M. Nunes, and R. McAidoo out injured, and Savinho absent through illness.
Historically, this fixture produces high-scoring affairs, averaging 3.6 goals per match across the last 10 meetings, with 80% seeing over 2.5 goals and both teams finding the net. Manchester City hold a distinct historical advantage, having won 8 of the previous 10 head-to-head clashes.
Combined scoring rate: 4.1 goals per game (Manchester City at home plus Bournemouth away).
League scoring and assist totals for this season — not a predicted lineup. Availability is only shown where team news names the same player.
| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manchester CityPromotion - Champions League (League phase) | 7 | +12 | 21 |
| 2 | ArsenalPromotion - Champions League (League phase) | 7 | +6 | 18 |
| 3 | BrightonPromotion - Champions League (League phase) | 7 | +18 | 16 |
| 4 | ChelseaPromotion - Champions League (League phase) | 7 | +4 | 13 |
| 12 | Aston Villa | 7 | -4 | 8 |
| 13 | Manchester United | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| 14 | Crystal Palace | 7 | -8 | 7 |
| 15 | Bournemouth | 7 | -4 | 6 |
| 16 | Tottenham | 7 | -4 | 6 |
| 17 | Nottingham Forest | 8 | -4 | 6 |
| 18 | CoventryRelegation - Championship | 7 | -8 | 6 |
Manchester City have won 7 of the last 9 meetings, averaging 3.7 goals a game, both teams scored in 78% of them.
Settled results only — every published pick is recorded win or lose. Full track record →
Based on at least 20 settled predictions.Manchester City have a perfect home record in recent head-to-head history against Bournemouth, winning all 5 previous meetings at home. Bournemouth also face an extensive list of absentees including suspension to R. Christie and several injury concerns.
Published August 23, 2026. Form, team news and table context refresh automatically.
