Manchester City vs Bournemouth: Premier League Round 10 Preview & Prediction (November 2, 2025)
The 10th round of the English Premier League will feature Manchester City hosting Bournemouth at the Etihad Stadium. The reigning powerhouse aims to bounce back after a recent stumble, while the visitors arrive in fine form and could cause some trouble for Pep Guardiola’s men.
Team Form and Overview
Manchester City
Last season, City managed to secure at least a top-three finish, though it came only towards the end of the campaign. They missed out on cup glory and suffered a surprise early exit from the Club World Cup in the summer.
This season began shakily, with two defeats in August, but they quickly recovered—stringing together a series of victories and drawing only with Arsenal and Monaco. However, their winning streak was halted in the last league round by a loss to Aston Villa. Fortunately, they bounced back midweek with a 3–1 League Cup win over Swansea, a confidence booster ahead of this clash.
Offensively, Haaland and company continue to dominate, averaging 1.89 goals per match, while their defense remains solid, conceding only 0.78 per game.
Bournemouth
Bournemouth were one of last season’s pleasant surprises, finishing 9th with 56 points, edging out Brentford in the process. Despite selling three key players in the summer, they continue to impress under Andoni Iraola.
After early setbacks—a loss to Liverpool in the opening league round and another to Brentford in the League Cup—they’ve remained unbeaten since, even claiming a 2–0 win over Nottingham Forest. Their balanced attacking style and disciplined pressing have made them difficult to beat.
Statistically, the Cherries average 1.78 goals scored and 1.22 conceded per match—numbers that reflect both efficiency and resilience.
Key Statistics and Trends
Manchester City have won 8 of their last 11 matches.
Only 33% of City’s matches end with both teams scoring, averaging 2.67 total goals per game.
Bournemouth have drawn 3 of their last 5 games.
56% of Bournemouth’s matches see both teams scoring, with an average of 3.0 total goals per match.
Head-to-head: Since 2015, Bournemouth have consistently struggled against City, finally earning their first win last year, though they subsequently lost both in the league and the cup.
Probable Starting Line-ups
Manchester City (4-3-3):
Donnarumma – Gvardiol, Ruben Dias, Stones, Matheus Nunes – Doku, Nico Gonzalez, Bernardo Silva, Lewis, Savinho – Haaland
Bournemouth (4-2-3-1):
Petrovic – Truffert, Senesi, Diakite, Jimenez – Adams, Scott – Semenyo, Kluivert, Tavernier – Krupi
Tactical Outlook
Manchester City are expected to dominate possession, with Bernardo Silva orchestrating the midfield and Doku providing pace and width on the flanks. Bournemouth, on the other hand, will likely focus on compact defensive organization and counter-attacks through Tavernier and Kluivert.
While City’s firepower makes them heavy favorites, Bournemouth’s resilience and recent consistency suggest they won’t be easily broken down. Expect the visitors to keep the scoreline respectable.
Score Prediction
Manchester City 2–1 Bournemouth
City should claim all three points, but Bournemouth are capable of scoring and staying competitive throughout the match.
Recommended Bet: Bournemouth +1.5 Goals Handicap (Odds: 1.60)
