Premier League 2024-2025: Bournemouth vs Man United Prediction

Bournemouth

Home Team
57%
VS

Man United

Away Team
21%
Draw: 21%
Over 2.5: 57%
Under 2.5: 43%

Current Standings

Pos Team Pl W D L GF GA GD Pts
1 Liverpool 33 24 7 2 75 31 44 79
2 Arsenal 34 18 13 3 63 29 34 67
3 Man City 34 18 7 9 66 43 23 61
4 Nott'm Forest 33 18 6 9 53 39 14 60
5 Newcastle 33 18 5 10 62 44 18 59
6 Chelsea 33 16 9 8 58 40 18 57
7 Aston Villa 34 16 9 9 54 49 5 57
8 Bournemouth 33 13 10 10 52 40 12 49
9 Fulham 33 13 9 11 48 45 3 48
10 Brighton 33 12 12 9 53 53 0 48
11 Brentford 33 13 7 13 56 50 6 46
12 Crystal Palace 34 11 12 11 43 47 -4 45
13 Everton 33 8 14 11 34 40 -6 38
14 Man United 33 10 8 15 38 46 -8 38
15 Wolves 33 11 5 17 48 61 -13 38
16 Tottenham 33 11 4 18 61 51 10 37
17 West Ham 33 9 9 15 37 55 -18 36
18 Ipswich 33 4 9 20 33 71 -38 21
19 Leicester 33 4 6 23 27 73 -46 18
20 Southampton 33 2 5 26 24 78 -54 11

Recent Trends

Bournemouth ⚪ ✅ ⚪ ❌ ❌

  • Last Match: ⚪ vs Crystal Palace (Goals: 0 - 0)
  • 2nd Last Match: ✅ vs Fulham (Goals: 1 - 0)
  • 3rd Last Match: ⚪ vs West Ham (Goals: 2 - 2)
  • 4th Last Match: ❌ vs Ipswich (Goals: 1 - 2)
  • 5th Last Match: ❌ vs Brentford (Goals: 1 - 2)

Man United ❌ ❌ ⚪ ❌ ✅

  • Last Match: ❌ vs Wolves (Goals: 0 - 1)
  • 2nd Last Match: ❌ vs Newcastle (Goals: 1 - 4)
  • 3rd Last Match: ⚪ vs Man City (Goals: 0 - 0)
  • 4th Last Match: ❌ vs Nott'm Forest (Goals: 0 - 1)
  • 5th Last Match: ✅ vs Leicester (Goals: 3 - 0)

Advanced Metrics (Last 5 games)

Bournemouth

Average Expected Goals (xG): 1.63
Average Expected Goals Against (xGA): 1.78
# Clean Sheets: 2

Man United

Average Expected Goals (xG): 1.18
Average Expected Goals Against (xGA): 1.70
# Clean Sheets: 2

Key Prediction Insights

The upcoming clash between Bournemouth and Manchester United is predicted to favor the home side. Bournemouth holds a 57% chance of securing victory, while Manchester United's chances stand at a mere 21%, similar to the probability of a draw. With Bournemouth positioned 8th in the Premier League and Manchester United struggling in 14th place, the home team seems poised for a favorable outcome. The match is expected to be high-scoring, with a 57% probability of over 2.5 goals being netted.

Match Analysis

Bournemouth enters this fixture in decent form, having secured a win and two draws in their last three matches. Their recent victory against Fulham demonstrates their defensive resilience, having not conceded in that match. Meanwhile, a goalless draw against Crystal Palace and a 2-2 draw against West Ham highlight both their defensive solidity and occasional vulnerability. Key metrics show Bournemouth has averaged 0.6 goals per game in their last five but has been strong defensively, keeping two clean sheets and conceding an average of 1.4 goals. Manchester United, on the other hand, have been on a challenging run. They have not tasted victory in their last three outings, losing to Wolves and Newcastle and drawing against Man City. Despite averaging 1.2 goals per game in their last five matches, their defensive frailties have been evident, conceding 1.6 goals per game. The advanced metrics suggest that Manchester United's expected goals scored (1.176) and conceded (1.704) indicate potential underperformance in attack and defense, possibly hindering their chances against Bournemouth.

Final Prediction

Bournemouth's edge in this contest stems from their recent solid performances and home advantage, coupled with Manchester United's lackluster form. A key factor to watch will be Bournemouth's ability to capitalize on Manchester United's defensive weaknesses, which could be pivotal in determining the outcome. The expected high goal tally promises excitement, making this a must-watch for football fans.