Manchester City vs Bournemouth
13th August 1500hrs
Football – England – Premier League
Pick Home Win Both Halves
Bookmaker Unibet
Odds: 8/11 odds taken 0911 GMT, Friday 12 August
Premier League champions Manchester City are back in league action this Saturday when they welcome newly promoted Bournemouth to the Etihad Stadium. Having kicked off the defence of their title with a comfortable win at West Ham United last time out, Man City will be looking for no less than three points from this home fixture. City are the overwhelming favourites at 1/16. We have the best odds and tips in our in-depth preview.
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Manchester City Preview – Citizens to move on to six points?
Manchester City’s 2022-23 campaign started with a disappointing FA Community Shield defeat to Liverpool at Leicester City’s King Power Stadium. City have now kicked off the last two seasons with Community Shield defeats.
However, they responded well with an opening weekend Premier League win over West Ham at the London Stadium. New signing Erling Haaland was City’s hero in the capital, scoring both goals in a routine 2-0 triumph.
Pep Guardiola will be demanding another professional performance from his boys at the weekend. Man City are the huge favourites, but nothing is a given in the Premier League. Nevertheless, the champions should be too hot to handle at the Etihad on Saturday.
Bournemouth Preview – Heavy defeat for Parker’s Cherries
Bournemouth are back in the Premier League after securing promotion from the EFL Championship last season. Scott Parker’s boys finished runners-up to Fulham, taking an impressive 88 points from 46 league games.
The Cherries started life back in the top tier of English football in the best possible way, beating Steven Gerrard’s Aston Villa at the Vitality Stadium last weekend. Jefferson Lerma’s goal in the second minute sent them on their way, and Kieffer Moore doubled their advantage late on.
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A trip to Man City is arguably the toughest challenge that Bournemouth will face this season. They also take on Arsenal and Liverpool in the following two. Can Parker’s troops cause an almighty upset in Manchester on Saturday? The bookies have the away victory priced at 33/1.
Manchester City vs Bournemouth Betting Advice
These two clubs most recently met in the EFL Cup back in September 2020. Bournemouth gave Man City a good game at the Etihad, with goals from Liam Delap and Phil Foden giving the Citizens a narrow 2-1 win.
The Citizens did the double over the Cherries in the 2019-20 Premier League season, winning 3-1 away and 2-1 at home. Man City have an excellent recent record in this fixture, winning each of the previous 11 league and cup meetings. They have never lost to the Cherries in 17 games, picking up 15 wins and drawing two.
Key Facts – Manchester City vs Bournemouth Betting Tip
- Both clubs started their 2022-23 Premier League seasons with 2-0 wins
- This will be the first league meeting since July 2020, which City won 2-1
- Man City have never lost to Bournemouth (15 wins, two draws)
Man City have a staggering record in this fixture, and their unbeaten run should continue this weekend. The Citizens eased to a 2-0 win at West Ham last time out, netting in both halves. Take a punt on the champions to win both halves of this one at 8/11.
Erling Haaland started Premier League life with a brace last Sunday. The Norway international is available at 13/10 to score two or more goals in this one.
The best betting odds for Manchester City vs Bournemouth
Manchester City to win: 1/16 at Bet365
Draw: 12/1 at Bet365
Bournemouth to win: 33/1 at Bet365
