Bournemouth
- Bournemouth are unbeaten in their last 5 EPL games, but have lost a little momentum after 4 consecutive draws - including back-to-back 0-0 ties against Brentford and Burnley - going into this Friday’s home game against Manchester United.
- The Cherries have won 6, tied 7, and lost only 2 of their 15 home games in the EPL this season, while United have won 5, drawn 6 and lost 4 of their 15 away games, conceding 1.60 goals per away match.
Manchester United
- United are 3rd in the 2025-2026 EPL standings with 54 points from 30 games, compared to Bournemouth’s 10th-placed tally of 41.
- United have won 3, drawn 1 and lost 1 of their last 5 EPL matches, and this sequence of results has included a gritty 2-1 win at home to Palace, a 2-1 defeat at Newcastle, and a convincing 3-1 victory over Aston Villa.
Head-to-Head
- Bournemouth have won 1 of the last 3 Premier League games against Manchester United, with the other 2 ending as ties.
- The last EPL meeting between these sides ended in a dramatic 4-4 tie at Old Trafford 3 months ago.
Key Players
- Key attacking figures:
- Benjamin Sesko has scored 9 EPL goals in 25 appearances this term.
- EJ Kroupi leads the line for Bournemouth with 8 goals in 25 league matches.
- The Cherries average 1.40 goals per home game in the EPL and have not beaten United at home in their last 2 attempts.
Betting Insights
- The odds of 1.48 about both teams scoring in this game look tempting, as Carrick’s 4-2-3-1 is a little more structured and conservative than Iraola’s all-out, high-energy pressing game.
- The 2.1 about an away win still looks generous for United, who should have the edge in quality and momentum going into this game.
Prediction
United should have enough to earn a win on Friday, but Bournemouth’s pressing could make it entertaining.
