Manchester United vs Bournemouth preview, prediction, team news and head-to-head

The Red Devils begin the round just one point off the Champions League places, whereas the Cherries are slipping dangerously towards the lower reaches of the table.

United come into this fixture on the back of a convincing 4-1 victory over Wolves, a result that underlined their recent improvement and left them with just one defeat from their last nine league matches (W5, D3).

Despite that upward trend, Ruben Amorim’s side have found Old Trafford far less forgiving of late, failing to win their last two home league games.

United have managed only a single clean sheet in 15 Premier League matches this season, a statistic that continues to undermine otherwise positive performances.

Bournemouth head north, enduring their bleakest league run in almost a year. Winless in six Premier League outings (D2, L4), the Cherries are struggling to generate attacking momentum, and their goalless draw with Chelsea last time out did little to disguise those problems.

That stalemate marked a second straight match without finding the net, with Bournemouth mustering just 18 shots across those two fixtures, a sharp drop-off compared to their output earlier in the campaign.

Away from home, the signs are equally concerning. Andoni Iraola’s men have failed to win any of their last five league trips (D2, L3), conceding at least three goals in each of the previous four, leaving them vulnerable against a United side gaining confidence.

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Bournemouth have enjoyed remarkable success in recent meetings, winning their last two visits to Old Trafford by a 3-0 scoreline.

Another victory of that nature would see them become the first team to score three or more goals in three consecutive top-flight away matches against United.

Overall, the Red Devils are without a win in the last four league meetings between the sides (D2, L2).

Benjamin Sesko is closing in on a return and could feature in some capacity for Manchester United, but defensive concerns remain, with Matthijs de Ligt and Harry Maguire both still considered doubtful.

Bournemouth’s Marcos Senesi is a concern after being forced off against Chelsea and will be assessed, while Veljko Milosavljevic is also a doubt as he continues recovery from a knee problem.

Ryan Christie (knee) and Ben Doak (hamstring) are confirmed absentees.

Manchester United: Lammens; Mazraoui, Yoro, Shaw; Amad, Casemiro, Fernandes, Dalot; Mbeumo, Mount; Cunha

Bournemouth: Petrovic; Smith, Senesi, Diakite, Truffert; Adams, Scott; Tavernier, Kluivert, Semenyo; Evanilson

United’s defensive issues leave the door open, but Bournemouth’s lack of attacking output and shaky away form make this a favourable opportunity for the hosts. If Amorim’s side maintain their recent intensity, they should create enough chances to edge the contest.

Correct score prediction: Manchester United 2-1 Bournemouth

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• Manchester United to win

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