Check confirmed lineups for Manchester City vs Bournemouth along with the latest team news, match odds, and bet builder predictions for the clash.
Manchester City vs Bournemouth Confirmed Lineups
Competition | Premier League |
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Match Date | 23 August 2026 |
Kick-off Time | 14:00 UK time |
Venue | Etihad Stadium |
The starting lineups for the Premier League fixture between Manchester City and Bournemouth have been confirmed.
Manchester City Starting XI
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI: Gianluigi Donnarumma, Abdukodir Khusanov, Rúben Dias, Marc Guéhi, Josko Gvardiol, Elliot Anderson, Nico O'Reilly, Antoine Semenyo, Phil Foden, Rico Lewis, Erling Haaland
Substitutes: Omar Marmoush, Vitor Reis, Rayan Cherki, Nico González, Matheus Nunes, Rayan Aït-Nouri, Mateo Kovacic, Jack Grealish, Gerónimo Rulli
Bournemouth Starting XI
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI: Djordje Petrovic, Adam Smith, James Hill, António Silva, Adrien Truffert, Lewis Cook, Alex Scott, Rayan, Justin Kluivert, Marcus Tavernier, Evanilson
Substitutes: Alex Tóth, Álvaro Rodríguez, Daniel Jebbison, Ben Gannon-Doak, Juanlu Sánchez, Will Dennis, Bafodé Diakité, Tyler Adams, David Brooks
Manchester City vs Bournemouth Immediate Reaction
Manchester City
Manchester City line up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, with Gianluigi Donnarumma starting in goal behind a defensive line featuring Abdukodir Khusanov, Rúben Dias, Marc Guéhi, and Josko Gvardiol. Elliot Anderson and Nico O'Reilly protect the defense in central midfield, while Phil Foden operates in the central attacking midfield role behind striker Erling Haaland, flanked by Antoine Semenyo and Rico Lewis.
Bournemouth
Bournemouth mirror the hosts with a 4-2-3-1 system, starting Djordje Petrovic between the posts behind a back four of Adam Smith, James Hill, António Silva, and Adrien Truffert. Lewis Cook and Alex Scott form the central midfield double pivot, with Rayan, Justin Kluivert, and Marcus Tavernier providing support behind front man Evanilson.
Manchester City vs Bournemouth Reactive Bet Builder
Our featured bet builder for this match targets key player shots and match outcomes. The selection features Erling Haaland to record over 0.5 shots on target and over 2.5 total shots, combined with Manchester City to score over 1.5 total goals and Justin Kluivert to be shown a card.
Manchester City vs Bournemouth Prediction After Confirmed Lineups
With both teams deploying a 4-2-3-1 formation, Manchester City boast strong offensive options with Erling Haaland spearheading the attack alongside Phil Foden. Bournemouth possess dangerous attacking players in Evanilson and Justin Kluivert, but the home side's quality across the pitch should prove decisive.
Score Prediction: 2-1
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