Man City vs Bournemouth Prediction for 3 November 2025 - Football

🔊 Can Bournemouth hold onto their second place after the 10th round of the Premier League? The task is daunting for the Cherries as they face a trip to the Etihad. Manchester City are in the hunt for the title and, given their slip-up last weekend, can't afford another misstep. Bookmakers aren't expecting a Guardiola-led team to falter again, with the hosts being heavy favorites.

Head-to-Head

📊 Such a significant difference in the odds is partly due to the history of head-to-head encounters between the teams. Manchester City have won 16 out of their last 17 matches! That alone could be enough to conclude. However, in Bournemouth's favor, it's worth noting that they have scored in 5 of their last 6 meetings at the Etihad.

Manchester City Team Overview

Compared to the deep crisis Manchester City found themselves in during last season, the team is now in a much better state. However, they are still not quite at their peak performance. The "Citizens" are simply lacking consistency—their best winning streak this season is just three matches. In the last round, they suffered an away defeat to Aston Villa (0-1). With Erling Haaland unable to find the net, the team left the pitch goalless. The dependency is evident.

The midweek League Cup match against Swansea (3-1) didn't go smoothly for Guardiola's side either. The "Sky Blues" secured a victory and advanced to the quarter-finals, but they only took the lead in the 79th minute. The main protagonist was Ryan Cherki, who returned to the starting lineup after an injury, contributing a goal and an assist.

Bournemouth Team Overview

"The Cherries" are on an impressive eight-match unbeaten run in the Premier League, a feat unmatched by any other team in the league. However, it's worth noting that Andoni Iraola's squad struggles on the road, having won just 1 out of 4 away fixtures. That victory was against a tough opponent, Tottenham, and despite the modest 1-0 scoreline, Bournemouth dominated the match, showcasing their superiority.

In their last outing, the team played at home and comfortably dispatched a struggling Nottingham Forest (2-0). Antoine Semenyo remained silent on the scoresheet, but 19-year-old Elie Kroupi found the net for the second consecutive game. Iraola's trust in the young talent is clearly justified. Nevertheless, the standout moment came from Marcus Tavernier, who scored directly from a corner kick.

Latest news

Manchester City

🎙 Pep Guardiola expressed his satisfaction with his team's performance against Aston Villa, despite the disappointing result: "I feel the team is alive, we looked great. I don't know who else could have played away at Aston Villa the way we did: boldly, controlling possession, creating chances, and allowing very little at our end. It's always very tough at Villa Park. We faced a strong opponent whom I admire," stated the Spaniard.

✅ Manchester City approach the upcoming match with a full-strength squad. Erling Haaland has recovered from his injury, and even Rodri, according to Guardiola, will be included in the lineup.

Bournemouth

🔝 Bournemouth's impressive form has unsurprisingly led to several team members being nominated for various awards in October. Andoni Iraola is in the running for Premier League Manager of the Month, while Elie Krupi is up for Player of the Month. Justin Kluivert and Antoine Semenyo are both contenders for Goal of the Month.

❌ Bournemouth are also heading into the match with nearly a full squad. Evanilson has recovered, leaving only Enes Unal, who hasn't played since last season, in the treatment room.

🟨 Referee and Yellow Cards

🟨 Referee and Yellow Cards

The match will be officiated by Anthony Taylor, a referee who is not quick to hand out yellow cards. His average for yellow cards this season is a modest 2.8 per game, and over the last 10 Premier League matches, it slightly increases to 2.9.

As for the teams, Manchester City players rarely receive cautions, averaging just 1.56 per match. In contrast, Bournemouth players rank second in the league, averaging 2.56 yellow cards per game. Considering the setting and their opponents, betting on over 1.5 yellow cards for the visitors seems prudent. Iraola's squad has crossed this line in 9 of their last 10 matches.

⚽️ Goal Prediction

The "Citizens" have conceded only seven goals in 11 rounds, yet their defense can't be deemed flawless. Bold Bournemouth should find a way past Gianluigi Donnarumma, especially since the bet on both teams to score (yes) has hit in 12 of the last 14 away matches for the "Cherries" in the Premier League. If that's not convincing enough, this wager has also paid off in 8 of the last 10 head-to-head encounters between these teams.

🚩 Corner Prediction

Corners are another area where Bournemouth outshine Manchester City. The "Cherries" boast a higher season average of 5.67 compared to City's 5.11. However, it's important to note that while they have delivered at least four corners in 12 consecutive matches, they haven't reached this mark in any of their last five clashes with the "Citizens." Considering this fact and City's impressive home average of 7.5 corners at the Etihad, we suggest a bet on the hosts to win the corner count with a -1.5 handicap.

Manchester City have been inconsistent — that's a fact. However, most of Guardiola's side's slip-ups have come on the road, while they have won their last four home matches with an aggregate score of 12-1. No matter how strong Bournemouth have been this season, they appear significantly weaker away from the Vitality Stadium, and their head-to-head record against the Citizens is a nightmare for the Cherries. Therefore, we predict a home victory in this match-up. Yet, we're not making it our primary bet since opting for a total of over 2.5 goals seems more convincing. This outcome has occurred in 9 of the last 10 encounters between these teams, and we believe it will comfortably happen again in the upcoming fixture. The expected final score is a 4-2 win for Manchester.