On July 15, at 18:00, Manchester City and Bournemouth meet in the 36th round of the Premier League, in a match that has stakes only for the “cherries” of Eddie Howe. City is already confident of 2nd place in the standings, but has a good tone and approaches the game with excellent morale: UEFA has established that “citizens” have the right to play in the next edition of the Champions League.
Manchester City is in 2nd place (goal average 91-34) and, although it has the best attack in England, it will finish in this position, behind Liverpool. Bournemouth comes after a big victory with Leicester (4-1), which brought it to 31 points, but also on the 18th place (goal difference 36-60), with the third weakest defense in the championship. Rescue still seems far away for southerners
Last stage, Manchester City paraded with Brighton (5-0), where Jesus and Sterling “made the law”. It was the second consecutive victory with the same score for Pep Guardiola’s team. Bournemouth returned the score with Leicester after the break, and Stanislas and Solanke (2) set the victory at Vitality Stadium. It was the first victory after 9 matches for Eddie Howe’s team, which has three points to recover to Watford and West Ham, 16th and 17th places.
In this match, for “citizens” will not play Aguero and Mendy (injured), while Eddie Howe can not count on Daniels, Francis, Mepham, Brooks and Smith, also with medical problems. In the round, Manchester City won 3-1, the 10th consecutive victory in the direct duels between the two teams. Normally, we should see a high score again! The offensive specifics of the game and the style of play for the guests also recommend betting on corners.
Manchester City have 10 consecutive victories in the duels with Bournemouth;
In 6 of the last 9 direct duels, at least four goals have been scored;
In 3 of the last 5 direct duels both teams scored (3-1, 3-1, 2-1);
Manchester City has 13 victories in 17 home matches this season;
Bournemouth have only 3 wins in 17 Premier League away games;
PREDICTION: Over 3,5 goals @ 1,71
