Manchester City vs Bournemouth Preview, Odds, Picks

Manchester City vs Bournemouth seems like a clash between David and Goliath. Same as in the biblical story, the giant could end up defeated. The giant in the story is Manchester City, a team that’s going to finish the season in the 2^nd place in the Premier League, no matter what. The future of Bournemouth, however, remains unclear.

This team is in the relegation zone, although there still is a chance that Bournemouth could get away to the safe zone. For that to happen, this side needs points.

• When: Wednesday, July 15
• Where: Etihad Stadium in Manchester (no fans allowed)
• Previous Meeting: 3-1 Man City (August 25, 2019)
• Absentees: Sergio Aguero (MCI); Nathan Ake (BOU), Joshua King (BOU), Charlie Daniels (BOU), Simon Francis (BOU), Chris Mepham (BOU)

Manchester City vs Bournemouth Odds

Manchester City vs Bournemouth Preview

In the previous round of the Premier League, Bournemouth hammered Leicester City by 4-1. Thanks to this win, Bournemouth is now in 18^th place, with 3 points behind Watford and West Ham.

With only three rounds left, it’s still uncertain which of these three teams is going to get relegated. After the game with Man City, Bournemouth is playing Southampton and Everton. Those definitely aren’t easy games, but with a little bit of luck (and a lot more effort), this team could grab at least 3 points.

If this team ends on equal points with either West Ham or Watford, the score difference will be the tiebreaker. Unfortunately for Bournemouth, their score difference is worse than the two other teams. This is why Bournemouth cannot afford a big defeat to the Premier League runner-up.

There are two options on the table for this team – they can either try to defend with all they got (and hope Man City will not be too focused on the game), or they can try to attack. If they choose the second option, we’re in for a treat!

In both scenarios, we’re probably going to see a big battle in the midfield, especially in the first half. The second 45 minutes is when a real spectacle should happen.

FatCatBet Prediction

Anything can happen in this game. Man City has no big motivation to win the game, but it’s just the opposite when it comes to Bournemouth. Still, the quality is definitely on the side of the team from the north of England.

This is why we recommend staying away from betting on the outcome. Instead, our suggestion is to go with goals.

FatCatBet picks for Manchester City vs Bournemouth game:

• Over 2.5 goals
• Both teams to score

Manchester City vs Bournemouth Props

Manchester City won both of its previous two games by 5-0. What’s interesting is that in both of those games, City scored two goals in the first half, and three in the second.

Bournemouth’s win over Leicester City saw this team losing 1-0 at half time only to score four goals in the second 45 minutes.

For all these reasons the FatCatBet team of handicappers believes we’re going to see more goals in the second half.

Manchester City vs Bournemouth prop bet idea:

• Over 2.5 goals in second half (+155)