Prediction: Bournemouth vs Manchester United

Verdict: Manchester United win & Under 4.5 goals

Best Odds: 21/20

Bookmaker: Dachbet

Desperate to secure back-to-back Premier League victories on Saturday afternoon, Manchester United will travel to the Vitality when they meet Bournemouth.

Bournemouth

Starting with the hosts, while Bournemouth might have eventually cruised their way to Premier League safety this season, the Cherries are limping their way over the finish line. Last seen putting in a toothless display as they suffered a deserved 2-0 defeat away at Crystal Palace, Gary O’Neil’s side will simply be hoping to end their campaign with a flurry. However, despite impressing many over the past few months, Bournemouth have continued to show some extended issues on home soil. On a run that is highlighted by a woeful 4-0 drumming at the hands of West Ham on April 23rd, Saturday’s hosts have now lost three of their previous four appearances at the Vitality. Gaining a reputation for their defensive struggles on either side of the World Cup’s winter break, the Cherries will be more than aware that they face a heavyweight challenge here.

Team News

Bournemouth will once again be unable to call upon the trio of Ryan Fredricks, Junior Stanislas and Hamed Junior Traore when they return to the Vitality on Saturday afternoon. Likewise, O’Neil’s side are also still sweating over the fitness of attacking star Marcus Tavernier this weekend.

Although one-time Chelsea starlet Dominic Solanke might have recorded just a single Premier League strike in his last five appearances, the 25-year-old will spearhead Bournemouth’s charge here.

Manchester United

As for the visitors, managing to make a crucial return to winning ways last weekend, Manchester United are now seeking some much-needed stability. Eventually claiming a deserved 2-0 victory at home against Wolves, Erik ten Hag’s side are still leading the chase to claim a crucial Champions League return this season. However, with a high-flying Liverpool now breathing firmly down their neck, the former Ajax boss has seen his side win just a pair of their last seven appearances across all competitions within 90 minutes. Opening this weekend’s trip to the south coast holding just a one point buffer over slipping out of the top-four, United know that they can not afford any more slip-ups. Facing what looks set to be another must-win showdown here, ten Hag’s side should be excited by a rampant record against Saturday’s hosts. Claiming a routine 3-0 win when they welcomed Bournemouth to Old Trafford on January 3rd, the Red Devils have won six of their last seven meetings against the Cherries.

Team News

In what looks set to be a major boost for ten Hag’s squad on Saturday afternoon, attacking talisman Marcus Rashford looks set to make a full return on the south coast. Likewise, Scotland international Scott McTominay has returned to first-team training.

However, Manchester United will travel to the Vitality this weekend without the trio of Marcel Sabitzer, Lisandro Martinez and Donny van de Beer here. Alejandro Garnacho will be hoping to make a first start since the start of March.

Key Factors to Consider

• When the two sides met for their reverse Premier League meeting on January 3rd, Manchester United picked up a routine 3-0 victory at Old Trafford.
• Likewise, the former Premier League champions have won six of their last seven meetings against Saturday’s hosts.
• Bournemouth have lost three of their previous four Premier League appearances at the Vitality.
• Manchester United have collected just a single point from any of their previous three Premier League appearances away from Old Trafford.
• Bournemouth have recorded just a single Premier League clean sheet at the Vitality since a 3-0 win against Everton on November 12th.

Conclusion

Managing to make what was a crucial return to winning ways last weekend, Manchester United should be smelling a golden chance on Saturday afternoon. Hoping to secure back-to-back Premier League wins for the first time since the start of April, ten Hag’s men are still trying to find some recent stability. However, despite showing some extended issues away from Old Trafford, United will be excited by a rampant record against Bournemouth. Picking up a routine 3-0 win when they welcomed the Cherries to Manchester for their reverse top-flight meeting on January 3rd, United have won six of their last seven showdowns against Saturday’s hosts. Desperate to tighten their grip on a Champions League ticket, we are expecting an away victory on the south coast.

Verdict: Manchester United win & Under 4.5 goals

Best Odds: 21/20

Bookmaker: Dachbet