Man United vs Bournemouth preview & prediction

Match preview

Manchester United will look to extend their lead in the Premier League table when they host Bournemouth at Old Trafford on Tuesday night.

The Red Devils moved into fourth place with a 1-0 win over Wolverhampton Wanderers on Saturday, while Bournemouth are coming off a 2-0 home loss to Crystal Palace.

Man United won their third straight Premier League game, and their fifth in a row overall, with a 1-0 win over Wolves at Molineux on Saturday, with Marcus Rashford scoring the only goal of the game against Julen Lopetegui’s side.

The Red Devils have now won four of their last five league games, and have only lost once since the Manchester derby at the start of October, propelling them into fourth place in the table, just two points behind third-placed Newcastle United, who have played one more game.

Bournemouth, meanwhile, come into this game off a 2-0 home loss to Palace on New Year’s Eve, with Jordan Ayew and Eberechi Eze scoring for the visitors.

The Cherries are currently 15th in the Premier League table, with 16 points from their first 17 games, thanks to four wins, four draws, and nine defeats.

Bournemouth have the league’s worst defensive record this season, conceding 36 times, which will be a concern ahead of a trip to an in-form Manchester United on Tuesday night.

Manchester United vs Bournemouth Head to Head

Manchester United	5 – 2	Bournemouth
Bournemouth	1 – 0	Manchester United
Manchester United	4 – 1	Bournemouth
Bournemouth	1 – 2	Manchester United
Bournemouth	2 – 0	Manchester United

Manchester United vs Bournemouth Form Guide

Manchester United’s last 5 games – LLWWW

Bournemouth	0 – 1	Manchester United
Manchester United	3 – 0	Bournemouth
Manchester United	2 – 0	Bournemouth
Real Betis	1 – 0	Manchester United
Cadiz	4 – 2	Manchester United

Bournemouth’s last 5 games – WWLLL

Bournemouth	0 – 2	Crystal Palace
Chelsea	2 – 0	Bournemouth
Newcastle	1 – 0	Bournemouth
Everton	3 – 0	Lyon
Bournemouth	4 – 1	Everton

Key stats

In 10 head-to-head encounters between the two sides, Manchester United hold the clear advantage. They have won seven games, lost two and drawn one.
Attacker Marcus Rashford has made nine goal contributions in 14 starts in the league for Manchester United this season.
Brazilian winger Antony has scored three goals so far in the league for Manchester United.
Portuguese midfielder Bruno Fernandes has made four goal contributions in the league for Manchester United.
Welsh striker Kieffer Moore and Danish midfielder Philip Billing have both scored four goals in the league for Bournemouth.

Manchester United vs Bournemouth prediction

There are always surprises at this stage of the season, but we find it difficult to predict an upset here, instead backing Manchester United to continue their strong form with a two-goal victory. Hence we go with the following pickings in this fixture: