Man City vs Bournemouth Predictions: Expert Premier League tips

Manchester City are the firm favourites as they welcome Bournemouth to the Etihad. It has been a troubling start for the Cherries who have managed only one win in 10 matches and will face a tough task of securing a result against a solid City team.

Manchester have an impeccable record against Bournemouth in the Premier League, which will be worrying for the Cherries. Our expert has the tips in favour of Arsenal, Erling Haaland and Man City clean sheet. 

Manchester City vs Bournemouth Betting Tips

• Manchester City -2.5 Asian handicap @ 1.70 with Bet9ja 
• Erling Haaland to score anytime @ 1.35 with BetKing
• Man City to win to nil @ 1.62  with BetKing

Citizens to bag comfortable victory

Pep Guardiola’s side might have lost twice in the Premier League this season, but you cannot write them off. 

They continue to dominate the ball. Their figures of 63.0% average possession and 89.8% passing accuracy are the highest in the division. All that’s been missing is the ability to create chances. They’ve averaged 16.2 shots per game this season, a lower figure than Liverpool and Tottenham.

That shouldn’t be a problem against Bournemouth. The stats show that they have won all of their 12 Premier League head-to-head games against the Cherries. This is the best 100% record held by any team against another side in the history of England’s top flight.

Despite some less-than-impressive showings on the road, City have stayed strong at home. They’ve won all 14 league matches at home in 2023. 

A 15th home victory is the likeliest outcome, so let’s go for a comfortable one. Manchester City -2.5 in the Asian handicap market is the pick. The bet wins if City win the match by three goals or more. 

Manchester City vs Bournemouth Bet 1: Manchester City -2.5 Asian handicap @ 1.70 with Bet9ja 

Haaland to make amends for last season

The odds are unsurprisingly low for Erling Haaland to find the net in this match. The Norwegian forward is as low as 1.36 to score anytime.

City’s number 9 leads the Premier League goalscoring charts with 11 goals in 10 appearances. A decent haul for a player who isn’t playing at his best. 

Haaland’s brace in the Manchester derby last week took him to 47 goals since the start of last season. This is more than what the entire Bournemouth squad have managed (45 goals).

City put four past Bournemouth in both of their league meetings last season. The only surprise is that Haaland bagged just one of those eight. He’s at a good price to make amends for that here. Another brace is on the cards for the Norwegian. 

Manchester City vs Bournemouth Bet 2: Erling Haaland to score 2 or more @ 2.08 with Bet9ja 

Citizens to keep clean sheet

Man City are known for their formidable defence. Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta once claimed that Pep Guardiola would describe himself as “the most defensive manager in the world”. 

It’s helped them win five Premier League titles in six seasons and the numbers are looking good in this campaign too. They have faced the fewest shots in the Premier League this season at 68. The next lowest is Arteta’s Arsenal at 84.

Bournemouth also struggle offensively. Only four teams have created fewer shots in the league this season than the Cherries. This points towards a high probability of City keeping a clean sheet. Of course, the odds are slim but adding in a City win will boost them.

Manchester City vs Bournemouth  Bet 3: Manchester City to win to nil @ 1.62 with BetKing 

Manchester City vs Bournemouth Odds

Odds correct at time of publishing and are subject to change.

• Manchester City to win @ 1.09 with BetKing 
• Draw @ 10.75 with BetKing
• Bournemouth to win @ 22.00 with BetKing