FA Cup finalists Manchester City will be desperate to secure their spot in next season’s Champions League here, as they host Bournemouth. City haven’t hit their usual heights in the Premier League but have the chance to secure some silverware in the form of the FA Cup ahead of this one. Bournemouth meanwhile beat City earlier in the campaign and will enjoy playing with complete freedom here at the Etihad.
Manchester City vs Bournemouth Best Odds
City have plenty to play for here at the Etihad Stadium.
| Manchester City – 4/7 (-175) | Draw – 18/5 (+360) | Bournemouth – 5/1 (+500) |
| Over – 12/25 (-208) | 2.5 Goals | Under – 9/5 (+180) |
| Yes – 4/7 (-175) | BTTS | No – 31/20 (+155) |
Manchester City vs Bournemouth Analysis
The race for the Premier League’s top 5 is hotting up and all of the pressure is on Manchester City to deliver here with punters and EPL betting sites.
Manchester City
Salvaging something from this season has been key for Manchester City since the start of 2025 and they will see this as a huge game in their short-term future. Winning both of their remaining Premier League games would see City qualify for the Champions League next season and they will be ratcheting up the pressure on Bournemouth in this one. The stakes are high but for a squad of City’s experience and quality, missing out on Champions League football would be a disaster, something noted by punters and Premier League betting sites.
Team news: Rodri, John Stones, Oscar Bobb and Nathan Ake miss out here for City.
Manchester City Predicted Lineup:
Ederson, Lewis, Dias, Gvardiol, O’Reilly, Nico, Bernardo, Foden, Savio, Marmoush & Haaland.
Bournemouth
While top 5 hopes have quickly disappeared at Bournemouth, the Cherries can still reflect on a very positive campaign. They are one of the most dangerous sides in the division on their day and they have already beaten City earlier in the campaign. A top half finish would be a superb return for a club with the stature of the Cherries and they will want to make life tough for City from the off in this one, even if on paper, they have nothing to play for.
Team news: Enes Unal, Luis Sinisterra and Ryan Christie will all miss out here for Bournemouth.
Bournemouth Predicted Lineup:
Kepa, Smith, Huijsen, Zabaryni, Kerkez, Cook, Adams, Semenyo, Kluivert, Scott & Evanilson.
Manchester City vs Bournemouth Prediction
In seasons gone by, this would have felt like a formality for Manchester City, but the blues have been huffing and puffing all year. Bournemouth managed to dig deep to beat City earlier in the season and are chasing their first ever double over the blues. Cracking the top 5 will be the only objective for City, with Champions League football a must next term. City haven’t delivered when it matters most this season though and they could make hard work of this one and only pick up a draw.
Prediction: The match to finish as a draw – 18/5 (+360) – Rhino Bet.
Manchester City vs Bournemouth – The Ultimate Bet
Draw & BTTS – 9/2 (+450) – Fitzdares
On the road this season, Bournemouth have caused some serious stirs and this could be another one at a nervy Etihad, which would come at the worst possible time in the season for City.
