Manchester United vs Bournemouth prediction: our pick is a 1-1 draw at Old Trafford, with both teams to score and over 2.5 goals.
Manchester United host Bournemouth at Old Trafford on Sunday 25 October 2026 (15:00 WAT) in Premier League Matchday 8, with the hosts winless in seven games in all competitions and the Cherries arriving on three straight wins. United need a response; Bournemouth smell a famous result — they are unbeaten in the last six meetings.
Our Manchester United vs Bournemouth prediction sees a tight, high-scoring draw at Old Trafford — read on for the form, team news, lineups and betting tips.
Manchester United vs Bournemouth Match Preview
Team Recent Form
Manchester United (L-D-L-D-D, all competitions): Como 1907 4-1 Manchester United (UCL); Leeds United 1-1 Manchester United; Atletico Madrid 2-0 Manchester United (UCL); Manchester United 1-1 Tottenham Hotspur; Fulham 1-1 Manchester United. United are winless in 7 (D3 L4); they also lost 2-3 to Brighton in the EFL Cup third round on 16 September.
Bournemouth (W-W-W-L-L, all competitions): Bournemouth 3-0 AC Milan (Europa League); Bournemouth 2-0 Sunderland; Bournemouth 3-0 Sturm Graz (Europa League); Chelsea 5-1 Bournemouth; Bournemouth 0-1 Liverpool.
Key Stats
- Bournemouth are unbeaten in the last 6 meetings with United (2W 4D), including a 4-4 draw at Old Trafford last season — the highest-scoring game in the fixture.
- United are winless in 7 games in all competitions and sit 13th on 7 points (1W 4D 2L).
- Bournemouth have won their last three games in all competitions by an aggregate score of 8-0, and sit 15th on 6 points.
1-1 – United’s struggles and Bournemouth’s recent dominance in this fixture point to another share of the spoils, with both teams scoring.
Manchester United vs Bournemouth H2H
- 20 Mar 2026, Premier League: Bournemouth 2-2 Manchester United
- 15 Dec 2025, Premier League: Manchester United 4-4 Bournemouth
- 27 Apr 2025, Premier League: Bournemouth 1-1 Manchester United
- 22 Dec 2024, Premier League: Manchester United 0-3 Bournemouth
Pre Game Odds
Pre Game Odds (decimal, 22bet via mightytips; legalbet averages in brackets):
- Manchester United win: 2.22 (average 1.98)
- Draw: 3.75 (average 3.80)
- Bournemouth win: 3.35 (average 3.60)
Team News Manchester United
OUT — Luke Shaw, Patrick Dorgu (thigh), Manuel Ugarte (cruciate ligament tear), Kobbie Mainoo, Benjamin Sesko (shin). DOUBTS — Lisandro Martinez (thigh), Ayden Heaven (illness), Marcus Rashford (hip). Available: Leny Yoro (back after suspension). Manager: Michael Carrick.
Team News Bournemouth
OUT — Alex Scott (hamstring), Julian Araujo (hamstring), Alex Toth (hamstring, fresh injury vs AC Milan, out several weeks). RETURNING — Eli Junior Kroupi (foot injury, back in the squad; manager Marco Rose says “some minutes” rather than promising a start). Evanilson is fit after a midweek knock. Manager: Marco Rose.
Predicted Lineups
Predicted lineups (predicted/provisional):
Manchester United (4-2-3-1): Senne Lammens; Leny Yoro, Harry Maguire, Matthijs de Ligt, Diogo Dalot; Youri Tielemans, Carlos Baleba; Amad Diallo, Bruno Fernandes, Marcus Rashford (or Matheus Cunha); Bryan Mbeumo.
Bournemouth (4-2-3-1): Djordje Petrovic; Adam Smith, James Hill, Antonio Silva, Adrien Truffert; Tyler Adams, Ryan Christie; Rayan, Lewis Cook, Marcus Tavernier; Evanilson. (Variant: Eli Junior Kroupi at number 10 instead of Christie.)
Manchester United vs Bournemouth Betting Tips
- Tip 1 – Result: Draw
- Tip 2 – Over-Under 2.5: Over 2.5 goals
- Tip 3 – BTTS Yes-No: Yes
Manchester United vs Bournemouth prediction summary
To recap, this Manchester United vs Bournemouth prediction points to a 1-1 draw: United’s winless run meets Bournemouth’s unbeaten run in this fixture, and four of the last five meetings saw both teams score. The tips are a draw, over 2.5 goals and both teams to score.
For more Premier League coverage, see our Arsenal vs Everton prediction preview, and visit the official Premier League website for fixtures and standings.
In short, the Manchester United vs Bournemouth prediction is a 1-1 draw with both teams scoring, and that Manchester United vs Bournemouth prediction is the pick to follow at Old Trafford.
