Bournemouth - Manchester City

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24'

0 - 1

Goal

P. Foden

38'

L. Cook

Tripping

67'			In:	J. Kluivert	Out:	A. Scott
67'			In:	M. Tavernier	Out:	Dango Ouattara
63'			In:	Matheus Nunes	Out:	J. Doku

Bournemouth - Manchester City Predictions

Prediction: Manchester City

Best odds: 1.52

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As the Premier League action heats up, all eyes turn to the Vitality Stadium where Bournemouth is set to host the formidable Manchester City. With predictions favoring the visitors, fans are eager to see if the home side can defy the odds or if City will continue their march towards the top of the table.

Key Players

For Bournemouth, the spotlight shines on Justin Dean Kluivert, an attacker whose agility and skill have earned him a rating of 6.60. With 6 shots on target and 2 goals to his name, Kluivert's offensive prowess will be crucial for Bournemouth's chances. In the midfield, David Robert Brooks brings creativity and vision. With a rating of 6.74, his 10 shots, 1 assist, and 1 goal reflect his ability to influence the game.

On the other side, Manchester City boasts the defensive solidity of Rico Henry Mark Lewis, whose rating of 6.79 underlines his consistent performances at the back. Complementing him is Nathan Benjamin Aké, another stalwart defender with a 7.08 rating, 2 goals, and an assist. In midfield, the young talent Oscar Bobb has shown promise with a rating of 7.24, contributing 1 goal and 1 assist.

Recent Form

Bournemouth's recent form has been a cause for concern, with a string of LDDLL in their last five games. They sit at 13th in the table with 27 points, a reflection of their struggle to find consistency this season. Manchester City, meanwhile, is in a rich vein of form with an impressive WWWWW streak, sitting comfortably at 2nd place with 52 points, their sights firmly set on the summit.

Head-to-Head History

The head-to-head record between these two sides tells a tale of dominance by Manchester City. The last three encounters have seen City outscore Bournemouth with a total of 14 goals to 2. The previous matches on November 4, 2023, and February 25, 2023, ended in 6-1 and 4-1 victories for City, while the August 13, 2022, game saw a 4-0 win for the Manchester side.

Prediction

The prediction for this match leans heavily in favor of Manchester City. With a 50% chance of winning according to the data, their superior form (88) compared to Bournemouth's (12), and their attacking (76) and defensive (75) stats towering over Bournemouth's 24 and 25 respectively, it seems likely that City will continue their winning streak.

The head-to-head history also adds weight to this prediction, with City having a 100% win rate in their recent meetings. Bournemouth will need to summon an extraordinary performance to alter this trend, especially considering their current form and standing in the league.

In conclusion, while football is known for its unpredictability, the data and past performances suggest a strong likelihood of a Manchester City victory. The key players for both sides will undoubtedly play a pivotal role, but City's depth and quality are expected to prevail. Will Bournemouth pull off a stunning upset, or will City's march towards the title continue unabated? Only time will tell, but the numbers certainly point to an away win at the Vitality Stadium.

Prediction probabilities

Strength

19%

81%

Attacking Potential

33%

67%

Defensive Potential

21%

79%

Poisson Distribution

25%

75%

Stregth H2H

0%

100%

Goals H2H

18%

82%

Wins the game

23%

77%

Bournemouth - Manchester City Head to Head

24/02	Bournemouth	0 - 1	Manchester City
04/11	Manchester City	6 - 1	Bournemouth
25/02	Bournemouth	1 - 4	Manchester City
13/08	Manchester City	4 - 0	Bournemouth

Premier League standings

Rank	Team	MP	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	Pts
1	Arsenal	31	22	5	4	75	24	51	71
2	Liverpool	31	21	8	2	72	30	42	71
3	Manchester City	31	21	7	3	71	31	40	70
4	Aston Villa	32	18	6	8	66	49	17	60
5	Tottenham	30	17	6	7	62	44	18	57
6	Manchester United	31	15	4	12	45	46	-1	49
7	West Ham	32	13	9	10	52	56	-4	48
8	Newcastle	31	14	5	12	65	52	13	47
9	Chelsea	29	12	7	10	53	50	3	43
10	Brighton	31	11	10	10	51	49	2	43
11	Wolves	31	12	6	13	44	49	-5	42
12	Bournemouth	31	11	8	12	45	55	-10	41
13	Fulham	32	11	6	15	47	51	-4	39
14	Crystal Palace	31	7	9	15	36	54	-18	30
15	Everton	31	9	8	14	32	42	-10	29
16	Brentford	32	7	8	17	45	58	-13	29
17	Nottingham Forest	31	7	8	16	39	53	-14	25
18	Luton	32	6	7	19	45	65	-20	25
19	Burnley	32	4	7	21	32	67	-35	19
20	Sheffield Utd	30	3	6	21	28	80	-52	15