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Man City v Bournemouth: how it went

Man City crestMan City1st of 20 · 15 ptsDWWDL
2 - 1
Bournemouth crestBournemouth17th of 20 · 3 ptsDWWDD
Full time

How it turned out

We projected about 3.0 goals and the game finished with 3. Both teams scored. We made Under 4.5 goals 78%, and it landed.

What we said beforehand

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.

Bournemouth come into this on two straight draws. Recent results are only ever part of the story, but they are worth knowing before kick-off.

Our pick: Under 4.5 goals. This has the look of a cagey, low-scoring game — around 3.0 goals in total (xG 2.0-1.0), keeping it under more often than not (about 80%). Clear chances should be at a premium.

We put the chance of that landing at about 78 out of 100. The price on offer is 1.32, which works out at about 76 out of 100. The two sit close together, so this is a lean rather than a standout price.

What the numbers say
✓Man City have won two of their last five.
✓Bournemouth are unbeaten in their last five — two wins and three draws.
✓Three of the last five meetings had three goals or more.
✓Both teams scored in four of the last five meetings.

Recent meetings

19 May 2026Bournemouth 1 - 1 Man City
2 Nov 2025Man City 3 - 1 Bournemouth
20 May 2025Man City 3 - 1 Bournemouth
2 Nov 2024Bournemouth 2 - 1 Man City
24 Feb 2024Bournemouth 0 - 1 Man City
Man City have won three of the last five meetings, with one drawn.

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