AFC Bournemouth - Manchester United predictions

Manchester United will give AFC Bournemouth a run for their money and there is no doubt about it. However, at 2.48 odds on home win in this match, we still recommend backing the hosts.

The visitors are conscious of the challenge before them. To come out on top against AFC Bournemouth on their home field would be a noteworthy accomplishment, and it is never an easy task.

AFC Bournemouth’s confidence is likely shaken after they underperformed in last week’s match at Luton Town. Most predictions felt optimistic about their shot at winning the game, but they couldn’t break the stalemate for half the game. Finally, their opponents pulled ahead in the second half and won the match 2:1.

Manchester Utd are coming off from an unexpected 2:2 draw in the previous round of Premier League. At odds of 5.10, no one expected them to win – especially not after they fell behind in the first half. At those odds, even a draw can be counted as a success.

AFC Bournemouth are a force to be reckoned with when met on their home turf, which is the case here. They currently have a trend going on with more than 5 goals scored over the last 3 home games, and they’ll certainly be looking to continue it.

With 7 goals in their own net over the last 3 matches, Manchester United’s defence leaves a lot to be desired.

This is the second time we’re seeing these two sides clash this season. The first game went AFC Bournemouth’s way, albeit with a difference of only one goal. Still, such a record makes it easy to see why they’re the favourites this time around.

With limited means at their disposal, both teams will have to make do with shortened rosters. We’re referring to the fact both teams suffered strings of injuries, rendering a good chunk of both squads unavailable for this match. Chris Mepham, Ryan Fredericks, Marcus Tavernier, Tyler Adams, Luis Sinisterra will not be playing for the hosts, while Scott McTominay, Marcus Rashford, Raphaël Varane, Anthony Martial, Jonny Evans will be missing on the visiting side.

You can safely put down an Over 2.5 Goals bet on this match and feel very confident. If the teams’ records are any indication, 3 or more goals in this match are almost guaranteed.