Premier League · Matchday 1
Manchester City vs Bournemouth: prediction, analysis and match stats
Etihad Stadium, Manchester
Manchester City win 2–1.
The pre-match analysis (AI prediction, expected goals) is only available for upcoming matches. On to the next fixtures.
See upcoming matchesWhat was the Manchester City vs Bournemouth result?
Final score: Manchester City 2-1 Bournemouth, Sunday, 23 August 2026 at 15:00, at Etihad Stadium, Manchester, Matchday 1 of the Premier League.
What form are both teams in?
Manchester City took 9 points from their last 5 matches: L W W L W (2.8 goals scored and 1.2 conceded per match).
Bournemouth took 12 points from their last 5 matches: W W W W L (2.2 goals scored and 1.1 conceded per match).
Manchester City are 1st and Bournemouth 13th in the Premier League table.
What does the head-to-head say?
Over the last 5 meetings: 4 wins for Manchester City, 1 draw and 0 wins for Bournemouth.
- 23/08/2026 · Manchester City 2-1 Bournemouth
- 19/05/2026 · Bournemouth 1-1 Manchester City
- 02/11/2025 · Manchester City 3-1 Bournemouth
- 20/05/2025 · Manchester City 3-1 Bournemouth
- 30/03/2025 · Bournemouth 1-2 Manchester City
How many goals to expect?
At home this season, Manchester City score 2.8 goals and concede 1.5 per match. Away, Bournemouth score 1.8 goals and concede 2.3 per match.