Man City vs Bournemouth | Football Preview & Betting Tips | 2 November 2025
This one’s got real intrigue as stumbling champions Man City welcome a Bournemouth side flying high in second spot. The visitors are unbeaten in eight league games and have shocked the big boys already, making this a potential banana skin for the hosts who need points to close the gap. The Etihad will be rocking with home fans urging a response, and a decent away following adding to the noise. City will likely boss the ball in a 4-3-3, pushing high and overloading the box; Bournemouth could counter with a tight 4-2-3-1, soaking up pressure and springing quick breaks. Injuries: City without Kovacic through suspension but Haaland is fit and Rodri could return; Bournemouth miss Ünal.
- Possession tilt: City average 62% on the ball and will look to pin Bournemouth back with short passes through the middle.
- Defensive hustle: Bournemouth lead the way with 18.4 tackles and interceptions per game, focusing on midfield blocks to disrupt City’s rhythm.
- Chance volume: City create 2.1 xG a match by flooding wide areas; Bournemouth’s 1.5 xG comes from fast transitions down the flanks.
Man City last 10: 6–1–3, goals 21 for / 8 against, clean sheets 4. They’ve been solid but leaky in defeats, often starting slow before ramping up.
Bournemouth last 10: 6–3–1, goals 19 for / 8 against, clean sheets 4. Rock-solid at the back with punch on the break, relying on second-half surges.
Both sides pack a punch going forward, with City edging it on quality.
Tight at the back for both, setting up a low-scoring affair perhaps.
Even stevens on shutouts, both solid defensively.
City dominate the ball; Bournemouth happy to cede and counter.
City force more set plays; total could hit 12-13 here.
A bit feisty; expect 4 cards overall.
City bombard the goal; Bournemouth more selective.
City edge chance quality on both ends.
City a tad stronger from dead balls.
City slicker in possession; Bournemouth grind harder defensively.
Both stronger after the break; second half could spark.
City games hit over more often.
Bournemouth edging results lately.
Man City at home: 75% win rate with 3 wins from 4, averaging 2.5 goals for and 1.0 against, no clean sheets in half — strong but leaky lately.
Bournemouth away: 50% unbeaten with 1 win and 2 draws from 4, 1.25 goals for and 1.0 against, one clean sheet — solid travellers without dominating.
Goals Against (per game)
Tight balance, but City’s quality could tip it.
xG Against (per game)
City consistently create over 2.0 xG while Bournemouth hover around 1.5, highlighting the home side’s edge in chances.
City dominate this fixture: 3-1 home win in May 2025 at the Etihad, 2-1 away at Vitality in March 2025, thumping 6-1 home in November 2024, narrow 1-0 away in February 2024, and 3-0 home in November 2023. Bournemouth rarely threaten, with games often high-scoring for City.
City’s class and home edge should shine through against a plucky Bournemouth, but the visitors’ form adds caution. Expect control and goals.
Prediction: 3–1 home win.
Main pick: Man City to Win — superior xG and home form against Bournemouth’s solid but inferior away record.
Value angle: Over 2.5 Goals — City’s games hit 56% over, with H2H often seeing plenty of net ripples.
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Who will win Man City vs Bournemouth?
Man City should edge it with home advantage and quality.
What is the best bet in the Man City vs Bournemouth game?
Man City to win is solid; over 2.5 goals for value.
What time does Man City vs Bournemouth kick off in the UK?
4:30 PM GMT on Sunday, 2 November 2025.
Where is Man City vs Bournemouth being played?
Etihad Stadium, Manchester.
What are the recent head-to-head results between Man City and Bournemouth?
City 3-1 home, Bournemouth 1-2 home for City, City 6-1 home, Bournemouth 0-1 home for City, City 3-0 home.
Who has the better form going into Man City vs Bournemouth?
Bournemouth slightly with 6-3-1 last 10; City 6-1-3.
What is the KickTheBookies prediction for Man City vs Bournemouth?
3-1 to Man City.
Who has the best xG Man City vs Bournemouth?
Man City at 2.1 for / 1.0 against; Bournemouth 1.5 / 1.1.
Will BTTS in the Man City v Bournemouth game?
55% likelihood per model.
Will we see over or under 2.5 goals in the Man City vs Bournemouth game?
Leaning over, with City’s 56% rate.