Bournemouth vs Man City Prediction, Betting Pick, Latest Premier League Odds - Tuesday, May 19th
The Vitality Stadium is set to host a fascinating Premier League encounter as sixth-placed Bournemouth welcome title-chasing Manchester City, currently sitting second in the league standings. The match is scheduled for Monday, May 19, 2026, with kick-off at 7:30 PM BST.
OC Staff - May 19, 2026, 12:00 PM EDT
3 Minute ReadBournemouth vs Man City: Lineups, Team News and Prediction
The Vitality Stadium is set to host a fascinating Premier League encounter as sixth-placed Bournemouth welcome title-chasing Manchester City, currently sitting second in the league standings. The match is scheduled for Monday, May 19, 2026, with kick-off at 7:30 PM BST.
Bournemouth vs Man City Form
The Cherries come into this fixture on the back of a hard-fought 1-0 away victory against Fulham in their most recent Premier League outing. This result extends an impressive run for the hosts, who are currently undefeated in their last 16 Premier League matches. Over their last six league games, Bournemouth have shown excellent consistency, securing four wins and two draws, demonstrating their strong push for European football this season.
Manchester City also arrive in buoyant mood, having secured a 1-0 away win against Chelsea in the FA Cup in their last match. In their most recent Premier League fixture, the Citizens comfortably dispatched Crystal Palace with a convincing 3-0 victory at home. Pep Guardiola's side is in formidable league form, remaining undefeated in their last 14 Premier League matches, with five wins and one draw in their last six overall league outings. Notably, City have scored at least three goals in their last three Premier League games, and five of their last six league matches have seen over 2.5 goals.
Bournemouth vs Man City Head to Head
The last encounter between these two sides saw Manchester City emerge victorious with a 3-1 home win in the Premier League back in November 2025. This result is largely reflective of their historical dominance in this fixture.
Looking at the last six meetings across all competitions, Manchester City have held a significant advantage, winning five of these encounters, while Bournemouth have managed just one victory. This includes City's impressive record of winning 18 of their last 19 matches against Bournemouth in all competitions. Interestingly, ten of their last eleven clashes have featured over 2.5 goals, suggesting a trend of high-scoring affairs between the two clubs. Manchester City have also been winning at both half-time and full-time in six of their last eight meetings.
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Bournemouth vs Man City Probable Lineups
Bournemouth (4-2-3-1): Petrovic; Truffert, Senesi, Hill, Smith; Adams, Scott; Tavernier, Kroupi, Rayan; Evanilson
Man City (4-2-3-1): Donnarumma; O'Reilly, Guéhi, Khusanov, Nunes; González, Silva; Doku, Cherki, Semenyo; Haaland
Bournemouth vs Man City Team News
Bournemouth face several injury concerns for this crucial match. Lewis Cook and Jon Soler are both doubtful, while Ryan Christie is suspended following a red card in last week's win at Fulham. Tyler Adams is expected to step into the midfield in Christie's absence. Additionally, Álex Jiménez is ineligible to feature. On a more positive note, Justin Kluivert could make his first appearance since January, having recovered from a long-term injury.
Manchester City, on the other hand, boast a fully fit squad. Rodri has made a timely return from injury, featuring in the FA Cup final, and could start again. Rayan Cherki is also likely to be included in the starting XI, potentially replacing Omar Marmoush.
Bournemouth vs Man City Match Facts
- Bournemouth have seen over 2.5 goals in 10 of their last 11 matches against Man City in all competitions.
- Bournemouth are undefeated in their last 16 matches in Premier League.
- Man City have won 18 of their last 19 matches against Bournemouth in all competitions.
- Man City have scored at least 2 goals in 16 of their last 19 matches against Bournemouth in all competitions.
- Man City have been winning at both half time and full time in 6 of their last 8 matches against Bournemouth in all competitions.
- Man City are undefeated in their last 14 matches in Premier League.
- Man City have scored at least 3 goals in their last 3 matches in Premier League.
- There have been over 2.5 goals scored in 5 of Man City's last 6 games in Premier League.
Prediction: Bournemouth 2-3 Man City
This promises to be an enthralling encounter between two teams with contrasting but effective styles. Bournemouth, despite their lower league position, have been in exceptional form, remaining unbeaten in the Premier League since January 3rd. Their strengths lie in counter-attacks, creating scoring chances, and a remarkable ability to come back from losing positions. However, they do have weaknesses in avoiding offside, protecting leads, defending set pieces, and aerial duels.
Manchester City, meanwhile, are relentless in their pursuit of the title, demonstrating superior finishing, creating chances through individual skill and through balls, and controlling games with their possession-based football. Their only notable weakness is sometimes protecting a lead, which could offer Bournemouth a glimmer of hope. Given City's attacking prowess and Bournemouth's tendency to create chances and stray offside often, a high-scoring affair is expected. The Cherries will likely create numerous opportunities and might even make a comeback if they fall behind, but City's overall quality and their incredible head-to-head record suggest they will ultimately prevail in a closely fought contest.
Best Bet: Over 2.5 Goals Click here to get the best odds at Caesars Sportsbook
Considering the predicted scoreline of 2-3 and the historical data, a strong betting angle for this match is 'Over 2.5 Goals'. Bournemouth have seen over 2.5 goals in 10 of their last 11 matches against Manchester City, while City themselves have had over 2.5 goals in five of their last six Premier League games. Both teams possess significant attacking talent, and City's tendency to score three or more goals, coupled with Bournemouth's attacking strengths and defensive weaknesses, makes this a highly probable outcome.
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