What to expect
We expect about 2.0 goals from Man City and 1.0 from Bournemouth, so Man City come out ahead by a clear distance rather than a nose. Put together, that is around 3.0 goals in the game, and a match we expect to open up at both ends.
Our pick: Man City to win. Man City are the stronger side on the numbers (xG 2.0-1.0), and we make them about 65% to win. On this shape, taking them to come out on top looks the cleaner play than chasing a bigger price elsewhere.
We put the chance of that landing at about 65 out of 100. The price on offer is 1.51, which works out at about 66 out of 100. The two sit close together, so this is a lean rather than a standout price.
Recent meetings
One thing to watch
Favourites drop points more often than a short price suggests, and one moment can earn Bournemouth a draw or better. We make it about 65% and the price sits right on top of that, so there's little cushion if it turns.
