Bournemouth vs. Manchester United Prediction, Odds, Pick | Premier League Match Preview

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Bournemouth's Dominic Solanke, right, celebrates with teammates after scoring his side's opening goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester United and Bournemouth at the Old Trafford stadium in Manchester, England, Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023.
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Nick Hennion @nickhennion Apr 10, 2024, 3:40 PM
  • Bournemouth is a -0.5-goal favorite against Manchester United.
  • Bournemouth drubbed Manchester United 3-0 on the road in the last meeting.
  • Why Bournemouth should earn at least a point at home.

It’s the standalone Premier League fixture on Saturday as Bournemouth attempt to hand Manchester United another loss. 

However, the Cherries enter this game off a loss to Luton Town away from home. That snapped a five-match unbeaten run in the league for manager Andoni Iraola’s side. 

As for Manchester United, they enter this fixture fresh off a home draw to Liverpool. That’s three straight league matches in which United have failed to win. 

Here’s a look at the EPL odds and my prediction for Saturday’s match. 

EPL Betting Odds – Bournemouth vs. Manchester United

  • Bournemouth Moneyline: +138
  • Manchester United Moneyline: +160
  • Draw Moneyline: +290
  • Over/Under: 3.5 Goals (+100/-145)

EPL Prediction – Bournemouth vs. Manchester United

Bournemouth Draw, No Bet (-130)

Although United captured an impressive draw against Liverpool, history says it should be Bournemouth or nothing for bettors. 

I question if the Cherries can earn maximum points in this game, but it’s unlikely they drop all three points. 

Since the 2012-13 season, home teams sitting between +150 and -150 in games 20-38 that earned a win by three or more goals in the previous game are 26-14 SU. 

In those 40 games, those home teams have captured at least one point 34 times. 

There’s another system suggesting the likeliest outcome for this match is a Bournemouth win. 

Since the 2017-18 season, home favorites sitting between +140 and -145 off a loss that won the previous head-to-head meeting are 92-68 SU. 

When they won the previous game by multiple goals, they’re 50-35 SU. 

Additionally, those teams have done very well to avoid defeat in those games. 

Sample the aforementioned 160 games, and bettors will find those teams have earned at least one point 126 times and have lost outright 34 times. 

In terms of the matchup, Bournemouth will always be in this game because of United’s lackluster defense. 

Six first team defenders are out to injury, which leaves United extremely vulnerable at the back. 

Even if you remove their last two games against Chelsea and Liverpool, it’s worth noting United conceded 3.2 expected goals to Brentford in a recent road fixture. 

Bournemouth also possess a strong home defense, as only seven teams have surrendered fewer expected goals on their home turf, per fbref.com. 

United have also run really lucky away from home – they own a -2 road goal differential compared to a -11 expected goal differential – so I’ll take the Cherries to do no worse than a defeat. 

Bournemouth Form 

April 6 at Luton Town: 1-2, L

April 2 vs. Crystal Palace: 1-0, W

March 30 vs. Everton: 2-1, W

March 13 vs. Luton Town: 4-3, W

March 9 vs. Sheffield United: 2-2, D

Manchester United Form

April 7 vs. Liverpool: 2-2, D

April 4 at Chelsea: 3-4, L

March 30 at Brentford: 1-1, D

March 17 vs. Liverpool: 4-3, W (FA Cup, AET)

March 9 vs. Everton: 2-0, W

Upcoming EPL Match Schedule

HomeAwayDateTime (ET)Location
Newcastle UnitedManchester CitySep. 287:30 a.m.St. James' Park
ArsenalLeicester CitySep. 2810 a.m.Emirates Stadium
BrentfordWest Ham UnitedSep. 2810 a.m.GTech Community Stadium
ChelseaBrighton & Hove AlbionSep. 2810 a.m.Stamford Bridge
EvertonCrystal PalaceSep. 2810 a.m.Goodison Park
Nottingham ForestFulhamSep. 2810 a.m.The City Ground
WolvesLiverpoolSep. 2812:30 p.m.Molineux
Ipswich TownAston VillaSep. 299 a.m.Portman Road
Manchester UnitedTottenhamSep. 2911:30 a.m.Old Trafford
BournemouthSouthamptonSep. 303 p.m. Vitality Stadium

EPL Standings

TeamRecord (Wins-Draws-Losses)PointsGoal Differential
Manchester City4-1-0138
Liverpool4-0-1129
Aston Villa4-0-1123
Arsenal3-2-0115
Chelsea3-1-1106
Newcastle United3-1-1101
Brighton & Hove Albion2-3-094
Nottingham Forest2-3-092
Fulham2-2-182
Tottenham Hotspur2-1-274
Manchester United2-1-270
Brentford2-0-36-2
Bournemouth1-2-25-3
West Ham United1-1-34-4
Leicester City0-3-23-2
Crystal Palace0-3-23-3
Ipswich Town0-3-23-5
Southampton0-1-41-7
Everton0-1-41-9
Wolverhampton Wanderers0-1-41-9

EPL ATS Records

TeamATS RecordATS Win Pct.Home ATS RecordHome ATS Win Pct.Road ATS RecordRoad ATS Win Pct.
Arsenal3-2-0.6000-2-0.0003-0-01.000
Aston Villa4-1-0.8002-1-0.6672-0-01.000
Bournemouth3-2-0.6001-1-0.5002-1-0.667
Brentford3-2-0.6002-0-01.0001-2-0.333
Brighton & Hove Albion3-2-0.6001-2-0.3332-0-01.000
Chelsea3-2-0.6000-2-0.0003-0-01.000
Crystal Palace2-3-0.4001-2-0.3331-1-0.500
Everton1-4-0.2000-2-0.0001-2-0.333
Fulham2-3-0.4002-1-0.6670-2-0.000
Ipswich Town3-2-0.6001-1-0.5002-1-0.667
Leicester City2-3-0.4001-2-0.3331-1-0.500
Liverpool4-1-0.8002-1-0.6672-0-01.000
Manchester City3-2-0.6001-2-0.3332-0-01.000
Manchester United2-3-0.4001-1-0.5001-2-0.333
Newcastle United2-3-0.4001-1-0.5001-2-0.333
Nottingham Forest3-2-0.6000-2-0.0003-0-01.000
Southampton1-4-0.2000-3-0.0001-1-0.500
Tottenham Hotspur2-3-0.4002-1-0.5000-2-0.000
West Ham United2-3-0.4000-3-0.0002-0-01.000
Wolverhampton Wanderers2-3-0.4000-2-0.0002-1-0.667

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Nick Hennion

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Nick Hennion is a senior content writer for BetMGM. His previous stops include VSiN, NBC Sports, The Action Network and Forbes Betting. He owns a bachelor's degree from Syracuse University and a master's degree from Northwestern University.

Nick Hennion is a senior content writer for BetMGM. His previous stops include VSiN, NBC Sports, The Action Network and Forbes Betting. He owns a bachelor's degree from Syracuse University and a master's degree from Northwestern University.