Bournemouth vs Manchester United: EPL Match Preview, Odds & Predictions

Manchester United and Bournemouth will square off in the Premier League this Saturday. On Sunday at 2pm UK time, the Vitality Stadium will host the showdown between the Cherries and the Red Devils.

Previous Matches and Head-to-head

Bournemouth, a modest club with a strong season, sit eighth in the Premier League with 49 points from 33 games — eight behind fifth-placed Chelsea and still in the hunt for European qualification. Andoni Iraola's side drew 0-0 with Crystal Palace last time, following a 1-0 win over Fulham and a 2-2 draw with West Ham.

Manchester United, meanwhile, is enduring a poor campaign. Ruben Amorim's team is 14th with 38 points, behind Everton and Brentford, and well off the pace. United lost 1-0 to Wolves last weekend after a 5-4 Europa League win over Lyon and a heavy 4-1 defeat to Newcastle.

Bournemouth x Manchester United Team News

When Bournemouth hosts Manchester United at the Vitality Stadium, they will likely start with a 4-2-3-1 formation.  The Cherries will start Kepa Arrizabalaga in goal.  The four defenders will be Adam Smith, Illia Zabarnyi, Dean Huijsen, and Milos Kerkez.  Two holding midfielders, Alex Scott and Tyler Adams, will be used.  The offensive midfielders on the pitch are Dango Ouattara, Justin Kluivert, and Antoine Semenyo.  Bournemouth will have Evanilson at the head of their queue.

The 3-4-2-1 configuration is the most probable starting lineup for Manchester United vs Bournemouth.  The Red Devils' defense will consist of Noussair Mazraoui, Tyler Fredricson, and Victor Lindelof, with Andre Onana as the custodian.  The four midfielders participating are Patrick Dorgu, Manuel Ugarte, Christian Eriksen, and Harry Amass.  The two offensive midfielders who are starting are Alejandro Garnacho and Kobbie Mainoo.  Manchester United will start Rasmus Hojlund up front.

Our Predictions

Bouurnemouth to win @ 1.69 on Sky247.ng

Given United's current Premier League record and Bournemouth's aspirations to finish in the top five (plus home-field advantage), the Cherries will likely win the match and advance in their pursuit of a UEFA Champions League berth.

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