| Manchester City wins | Draw | Bournemouth wins |
|---|---|---|
| 1.47 | 4.88 | 5.9 |
| Manchester City | Bournemouth |
|---|---|
All Competitions | All Competitions |
LAST GAME: | LAST GAME: |
Event Details
- Date and Time: Sunday, August 23, 2026, 9 AM EDT
- Venue: Etihad Stadium, Manchester, England
- Competition: Premier League
| Odds via 20Bet | |
| Manchester City vs AFC Bournemouth | Sunday, August 23, 2026, 9 AM EDT |
| Manchester City odds | -222 |
| AFC Bournemouth odds | +480 |
| Draw | +390 |
| Over 2 | -556 |
| Betting Bonus | Up to 100 $/€ |
Manchester City vs AFC Bournemouth Preview and Team News
Manchester City Team News
Manchester City’s dreadful Community Shield showing against Arsenal points to a challenging season ahead. Under new manager Enzo Maresca, City have to begin afresh.
The 0-3 loss to Arsenal hurt even though it was no more than a glorified friendly. While it took momentum away from them at the start of the season, it also exposed gaps in their preparation.
Left-back Nico O’Reilly was run ragged by the Arsenal wingers and was hooked off by Maresca in the 57th minute. He appeared to be late when making challenges, and ended with just a 25% success rate in winning ground duels. He made just two defensive contributions.
Midfielder Elliot Anderson, a new signing, also struggled, creating no chances and taking no shots whatsoever. Savinho is a doubtful starter for City due to illness; Maresca has everyone else available for selection.
Manchester City predicted lineup vs AFC Bournemouth (4-2-3-1): Donnarumma; O’Reilly, Gvardiol, Dias, Khusanov; Kovacic, Anderson; Grealish, Foden, Semenyo; Haaland.
AFC Bournemouth Team News
AFC Bournemouth finished a respectable sixth in the 2025-26 season and earned a UEFA Europa League berth as a reward. They ended just four spots below City, who came second.
AFC Bournemouth’s recent form has not been bad by any means: they have been undefeated in four out of their last five games, only losing 1-2 to Mainz recently. They have scored 22 goals in this period and conceded 8, despite keeping no clean sheets
New manager Marco Rose has largely favored a 4-2-3-1, with wingers crossing when they find space and cutting inside when tightly marked. Against City, Bournemouth’s primary focus will be on keeping possession for long periods of time and building from the back.
The Cherries have a few injured players: Junior Kroupi, David Brooks, Veljko Milosavljevic, Amine Adli, Tyler Adams and Julian Araujo.
AFC Bournemouth predicted lineup vs Manchester City (4-2-3-1): Petrovic; Truffert, Hill, Silva, Smith; Toth, Cook; Rayan, Kluivert, Tavernier; Evanilson.
Manchester City vs AFC Bournemouth Prediction
- Pick: Manchester City to win
- Odds: -222 (20Bet)
- Correct score prediction: Manchester City 3-1 AFC Bournemouth
City has won all ten of its last home meetings with Bournemouth. What’s more, they have not even ended a single game as a drawn encounter: they have won each of those 10 encounters.
Overall, City have won 18 out of their previous 20 meetings with the Cherries, drawing once and losing once. City are the overwhelming favorites to win.
Manchester City vs AFC Bournemouth Prediction, Betting Tip
- Pick: Erling Haaland to score
- Odds: -167 (20Bet)
Erling Haaland is backed to score. The Norwegian, who won the Golden Boot award in 2025-26 with 27 strikes, is in imperious form. He finished the 2026 FIFA World Cup with seven goals, leading his country into the quarterfinals for the first time ever.
Haaland is one of the best strikers in the world, equally comfortable with his feet and in the air. His lanky stature allows him to get on top of crosses and corner-kicks and head the ball into the back of the net. Haaland also scored three goals across the two Premier League matches City played against Bournemouth in 2025-26.
Manchester City vs AFC Bournemouth Where to Watch (USA, Canada)
- Peacock (USA)
- Fubo, DAZN (Canada)
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