Manchester City vs AFC Bournemouth — Free Prediction & Stats

📍 Premier League, England
🕒 Saturday 1st November, 15:00 GMT

Prediction, Stats & Betting Tips

Our Prediction

Over 2.5 Goals

Manchester City have been in exceptional home form this season, winning 8/10 home matches (80%). AFC Bournemouth have struggled on the road, winning only 3/10 away games (30%). The hosts look strong favourites — see our Home Win stats.

Manchester City consistently feature in high-scoring home matches (Over 2.5 Goals in 70%), while AFC Bournemouth are lower on the road (60%). The hosts' attacking threat could still drive the game past 2.5 goals.

AFC Bournemouth regularly see both teams score in away matches (70%), while Manchester City are lower at home (50%). The visitors' tendency to be involved in goal-heavy games supports BTTS – Yes.

AFC Bournemouth often produce high corner totals away (80%), while Manchester City are lower at home (50%). The visitors may push the game to Over 9.5 Corners.

Our Prediction: Over 2.5 Goals — Manchester City have seen 3+ goals in 70% of home games, AFC Bournemouth in 60% of away games. The numbers suggest an open, high-scoring fixture.

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League Table

The full Premier League table for the 2025/2026 season, with Manchester City (8th) and AFC Bournemouth (2nd) highlighted. League position gives useful context alongside current home and away form when assessing this fixture.

Premier League 2025/2026

# Team P W D L Goals GD Pts
1 Arsenal 32 21 7 4 62:24 +38 70
2 Manchester City H 31 19 7 5 63:28 +35 64
3 Manchester United 31 15 10 6 56:43 +13 55
4 Aston Villa 32 16 7 9 43:38 +5 55
5 Liverpool 32 15 7 10 52:42 +10 52
6 Chelsea 32 13 9 10 53:41 +12 48
7 Brentford 32 13 8 11 48:44 +4 47
8 Everton 32 13 8 11 39:37 +2 47
9 Sunderland 32 12 10 10 33:36 -3 46
10 Brighton & Hove Albion 32 12 10 10 43:37 +6 46
11 AFC Bournemouth A 32 10 15 7 48:49 -1 45
12 Fulham 32 13 5 14 43:46 -3 44
13 Newcastle United 32 12 6 14 45:47 -2 42
14 Crystal Palace 31 11 9 11 35:36 -1 42
15 Nottingham Forest 32 8 9 15 32:44 -12 33
16 Leeds United 31 7 12 12 37:48 -11 33
17 West Ham United 32 8 8 16 40:57 -17 32
18 Tottenham Hotspur 32 7 9 16 40:51 -11 30
19 Burnley 32 4 8 20 33:63 -30 20
20 Wolverhampton Wanderers 32 3 8 21 24:58 -34 17

Team Form

Manchester City have been in exceptional home form this season, winning 80% of their home matches compared to AFC Bournemouth's 30% away. The hosts hold a significant form advantage heading into this fixture.

Manchester City (Home Form) AFC Bournemouth (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Won 8 (80%) 3 (30%)
Drawn 1 (10%) 6 (60%)
Lost 1 (10%) 1 (10%)

Both Teams to Score (BTTS)

AFC Bournemouth regularly see both teams score in away matches (70%), while Manchester City are lower at home (50%). The visitors are likely to score, but a home reply is less guaranteed.

Manchester City (Home Form) AFC Bournemouth (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Both Teams to Score (BTTS) 5 (50%) 7 (70%)

Match Goals

Manchester City frequently feature in high-scoring home matches (Over 2.5 in 70%), while AFC Bournemouth are lower on the road (60%). The hosts' attacking output could still drive the game past 2.5 goals.

Over Goals

Manchester City (Home Form) AFC Bournemouth (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals 10 (100%) 8 (80%)
Over 1.5 Goals 10 (100%) 8 (80%)
Over 2.5 Goals 7 (70%) 6 (60%)
Over 3.5 Goals 4 (40%) 4 (40%)

Under Goals

Manchester City (Home Form) AFC Bournemouth (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Under 0.5 Goals 0 (0%) 2 (20%)
Under 1.5 Goals 0 (0%) 2 (20%)
Under 2.5 Goals 3 (30%) 4 (40%)
Under 3.5 Goals 6 (60%) 6 (60%)

Team Goals

Manchester City have scored 2+ goals in 40% of home games this season, AFC Bournemouth in 20% of away games. The full team goals breakdown is in the table below.

Goals Scored

Manchester City (Home Form) AFC Bournemouth (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals Scored 10 (100%) 8 (80%)
Over 1.5 Goals Scored 9 (90%) 6 (60%)
Over 2.5 Goals Scored 4 (40%) 2 (20%)
Over 3.5 Goals Scored 2 (20%) 1 (10%)

Goals Conceded

Manchester City (Home Form) AFC Bournemouth (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals Conceded 5 (50%) 7 (70%)
Over 1.5 Goals Conceded 2 (20%) 4 (40%)
Over 2.5 Goals Conceded 0 (0%) 3 (30%)
Over 3.5 Goals Conceded 0 (0%) 2 (20%)

Goal Totals

Manchester City (Home Form) AFC Bournemouth (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Total Goals Scored 31 (3.1 avg) 17 (1.7 avg)
Total Goals Conceded 7 (0.7 avg) 16 (1.6 avg)

Match Corners

AFC Bournemouth frequently reach high corner counts away from home (100%), while Manchester City are lower at home (60%). The visitors may create the majority of set-piece opportunities.

Manchester City (Home Form) AFC Bournemouth (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 7.5 Corners 8 (80%) 10 (100%)
Over 8.5 Corners 6 (60%) 10 (100%)
Over 9.5 Corners 5 (50%) 8 (80%)
Over 10.5 Corners 2 (20%) 8 (80%)
Over 11.5 Corners 2 (20%) 6 (60%)
Over 12.5 Corners 2 (20%) 5 (50%)

Team Corners

Manchester City have moderate corner counts at home (6+ corners in 30% of games), and are generally solid defensively, conceding 6+ corners in only 0% of home matches.

AFC Bournemouth have moderate corner counts away (6+ corners in 20% of games), while conceding 6+ corners in 60% of away matches — the home side can expect some set-piece chances.

Corners Won

Manchester City (Home Form) AFC Bournemouth (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 4.5 Corners For 6 (60%) 6 (60%)
Over 5.5 Corners For 4 (40%) 4 (40%)
Over 6.5 Corners For 3 (30%) 2 (20%)
Over 7.5 Corners For 1 (10%) 2 (20%)
Over 8.5 Corners For 1 (10%) 1 (10%)

Corners Conceded

Manchester City (Home Form) AFC Bournemouth (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 4.5 Corners Against 4 (40%) 9 (90%)
Over 5.5 Corners Against 3 (30%) 6 (60%)
Over 6.5 Corners Against 0 (0%) 6 (60%)
Over 7.5 Corners Against 0 (0%) 4 (40%)
Over 8.5 Corners Against 0 (0%) 4 (40%)

Head 2 Head

The head-to-head record below shows previous results between Manchester City and AFC Bournemouth. Historical meetings can reveal patterns in how these sides match up — use this alongside the current form and stats above for a fuller picture before placing a bet.

20th May, 2025
Manchester City
3 – 1 HT: 2-0
AFC Bournemouth
30th Mar, 2025
AFC Bournemouth
1 – 2 HT: 1-0
Manchester City
2nd Nov, 2024
AFC Bournemouth
2 – 1 HT: 1-0
Manchester City
24th Feb, 2024
AFC Bournemouth
0 – 1 HT: 0-1
Manchester City
4th Nov, 2023
Manchester City
6 – 1 HT: 3-0
AFC Bournemouth
25th Feb, 2023
AFC Bournemouth
1 – 4 HT: 0-3
Manchester City
13th Aug, 2022
Manchester City
4 – 0 HT: 3-0
AFC Bournemouth
24th Sep, 2020
Manchester City
2 – 1 HT: 1-1
AFC Bournemouth
15th Jul, 2020
Manchester City
2 – 1 HT: 2-0
AFC Bournemouth
25th Aug, 2019
AFC Bournemouth
1 – 3 HT: 1-2
Manchester City

Betting Odds

The table below shows the latest betting odds for Manchester City vs AFC Bournemouth across a range of markets — full time result, both teams to score, total goals, corners, and first half goals. Odds are sourced from leading bookmakers and are subject to change — always check with your bookmaker before placing a bet.

Full Time Result

Manchester City 1.45
Draw 5.3
AFC Bournemouth 6.7

Half Time Result

Manchester City 1.87
Draw 2.86
AFC Bournemouth 6.61

Double Chance

Manchester City or Draw 1.11
Manchester City or AFC Bournemouth 1.2
Draw or AFC Bournemouth 2.97

Both Teams to Score

Yes 1.73
No 2.34

Total Goals

Over 1.5 1.17
Over 2.5 1.53
Over 3.5 2.34
Under 1.5 6.6
Under 2.5 2.82
Under 3.5 1.73

1st Half Goals

Over 0.5 1.23
Over 1.5 2.22

Total Corners

Over 8.5 1.2
Over 9.5 1.51
Over 10.5 1.92
Over 11.5 2.15

Manchester City Goals

Over 0.5 1.07
Over 1.5 1.42

AFC Bournemouth Goals

Over 0.5 1.53
Over 1.5 3.2

Today's Football Acca

Statistical picks combined into a daily accumulator. Each selection backed by match data and recent form analysis.

Today's Over 2.5 Goals Acca
  • Manchester City U21 vs Norwich City U21 19:00 BST | Premier League 2 Division One, England Manchester City U21 have seen over 2.5 goals in 8/9 home matches this season · Norwich City U21 have seen over 2.5 goals in 8/9 away matches this season · Odds: 1.22
    89% combined
  • Crewe Alexandra U21 vs Queens Park Rangers U21 13:00 BST | Professional Development League, England Crewe Alexandra U21 have seen over 2.5 goals in 10/13 home matches this season · Queens Park Rangers U21 have seen over 2.5 goals in 11/13 away matches this season · Odds: 1.3
    81% combined
  • Sheffield United U21 vs Bristol City U21 14:00 BST | Professional Development League, England Sheffield United U21 have seen over 2.5 goals in 8/12 home matches this season · Bristol City U21 have seen over 2.5 goals in 11/13 away matches this season · Odds: 1.28
    76% combined
  • Newcastle United U21 vs Wolves U21 19:00 BST | Premier League 2 Division One, England Newcastle United U21 have seen over 2.5 goals in 7/9 home matches this season · Wolves U21 have seen over 2.5 goals in 6/9 away matches this season · Odds: 1.44
    72% combined

Manchester City vs AFC Bournemouth Prediction FAQs

What is the prediction for Manchester City vs AFC Bournemouth?

Over 2.5 Goals — Manchester City have seen 3+ goals in 70% of home games, AFC Bournemouth in 60% of away games. The numbers suggest an open, high-scoring fixture.

Which team is likely to win, Manchester City or AFC Bournemouth?

Manchester City hold a clear form advantage — they've won 80% of home games in Premier League this season, while AFC Bournemouth have won only 30% away. The home side look the stronger pick.

Will both teams score in the match between Manchester City and AFC Bournemouth?

Possibly — AFC Bournemouth regularly see both teams score away (70%), while Manchester City are lower at home (50%). The visitors are likely to score, but a home reply is less guaranteed.

Will there be Over 2.5 goals in the match between Manchester City and AFC Bournemouth?

Possibly — Manchester City frequently feature in high-scoring home games (Over 2.5 in 70%), while AFC Bournemouth are lower on the road (60%). The hosts' attacking output could still drive the game past 2.5 goals.

Which team is more likely to score multiple goals: Manchester City or AFC Bournemouth?

Manchester City have the stronger scoring record — 2+ goals in 40% of home games compared to AFC Bournemouth's 20% away. The home side look the more likely to score multiple times.

Will there be many corners in the match between Manchester City and AFC Bournemouth?

Possibly — AFC Bournemouth frequently reach high corner counts away (100%), while Manchester City are lower at home (60%). The visitors may create the majority of set-piece opportunities.

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