Bournemouth vs Manchester United Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 20 Mar 2026

Premier League Betting Preview: Bournemouth vs Manchester United

Bournemouth go head-to-head with third-placed Manchester United at Vitality Stadium, with kick-off set for 16:00 on Friday 20 March.

Bournemouth are unbeaten in the last five meetings with United and we’re splitting our Asian Handicap stake between 0 and +0.5 when backing the Cherries +0.25 at -102 on the Asian Handicap. We need the home side to win for a maximum payout although the draw means we also get a return.

Bournemouth played out a 0-0 draw in their last game. This was away from home at Turf Moor against Burnley. The Dorset outfit enjoyed 62% possession and had three shots on target.

Manchester United won their last game, beating Aston Villa 3-1 at home at Old Trafford. Michael Carrick's team had 53% possession and managed six shots on goal, while Casemiro, Matheus Cunha and Benjamin Sesko were on the scoresheet.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Bournemouth haven’t lost to United in their past five matches, with the last encounter ending 4-4 at Old Trafford. The past 9 H2H games have involved three wins apiece along with three draws.

Premier League		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
3	Man United	30	15	9	6	54	41	13	54:41	54
10	Bournemouth	30	9	14	7	44	46	-2	44:46	41

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Bournemouth have 4 wins and 6 draws, averaging 1.3 goals from 4.2 shots on goal and 14.2 attempts. The Cherries have averaged 48.7% possession, 395.7 passes and 5.5 corners per match, conceding 0.8 goals and 6.5 corners from 4.3 shots on goal and 13.5 attempts.

Top goalscorer Evanilson has found the net 3 times, with Amine Adli, Rayan and Eli Junior Kroupi scoring 2 each. James Hill is top assists maker with 3, while goalkeeper Djordje Petrovic has kept 4 clean sheets.

United have won 7, lost 1 and drawn 2, with an average of 2.0 goals from 15.8 attempts and 6.4 shots on goal. There’s been an average of 53.3% possession, 492.2 passes, 4.0 corners awarded and 4.8 corners against them, while they’ve conceded 1.1 goals from 9.8 attempts and 3.0 shots on goal.

Benjamin Sesko has top scored with 7, while Casemiro, Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo are next on 3. Bruno Fernandes has been chief assist maker on 9, with Senne Lammens recording 3 clean sheets in the previous 10 games.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Bournemouth predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Djordje Petrovic (GK), Adam Smith, James Hill, Marcos Senesi, Adrien Truffert, Ryan Christie, Alex Scott, Marcus Tavernier, Eli Junior Kroupi, Rayan, Evanilson.

Manchester United predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Senne Lammens (GK), Diogo Dalot, Leny Yoro, Harry Maguire, Luke Shaw, Casemiro, Kobbie Mainoo, Amad, Bruno Fernandes, Matheus Cunha, Bryan Mbeumo.

Bournemouth vs Manchester United Prediction & Betting Tips

Get the edge with our Bournemouth vs Manchester United betting tips: a trusted match prediction, likely correct score outcome, corners market forecast, key player props and an expert-crafted bet builder.

Match Prediction

We’ll back Bournemouth +0.25 for this Premier League game, with odds of -102 available. We have a feeling that the hosts can perform well and the Asian Handicap line looks more than fair for this outcome.

The football predictions are generated after consulting the team news for both sides along with the form. We are also able to analyse the latest Premier League stats which can suggest how the game might unfold.

Key Bournemouth vs Manchester United league stats:

• The +0.25 line has been covered by Bournemouth in 10 consecutive games.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Bournemouth in 16 of their last 20 games at home.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by United in 15 of their last 20 games on the road.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by United in 6 of their last 10 games on the road.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Bournemouth in 5 consecutive games against United.

According to the top bookies, our pick has a 50.5% chance of landing a return. Our tipsters think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be 55-60%. This is why we regard this as a value bet.

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Our Match Prediction

Bournemouth Asian Hcp +0.25 @ -102 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Bournemouth 1 - 0 Man United

We’re taking a chance on Bournemouth to achieve a 1-0 winning scoreline. Odds of +1100 means we can place a smaller stake and still achieve a nice return.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Ryan Christie To Score +440

Ryan Christie (Bournemouth) can be wagered at +440 to find the net. We’re happy to take this Anytime Goalscorer bet as there’s value in the odds that he finds the net at least once.

Latest Ryan Christie Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+440

First

+1300

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Corners Prediction

Man United Under 4.5 Corners -103

United have had under 4.5 corners in four straight away games, with Bournemouth conceding less than 4.5 corners in their past three home games. We’re expecting United to fall short of the mark, with odds of -103 on offer when it comes to this Team Corners selection.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Bournemouth

Total

12.00 5.50 6.50

Home

10.00 5.50 4.50

Away

13.00 6.20 6.80

Man United

Total

8.80 4.00 4.80

Home

10.00 5.40 4.60

Away

9.00 4.10 4.90

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 10.5

-120

Under 10.5

-118

Bournemouth Corners

Over 5.5

-100

Under 5.5

-141

Man United Corners

Over 4.5

-149

Under 4.5

+105

Most Corners

1

-111

X

+650

2

+115

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Bournemouth vs Manchester United Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

With a 48% chance of winning according to the latest odds, Manchester United are favourites to prosper in this Premier League encounter and they’re available at +110 with the bookies. If you want to get against the market leader, then you’re able to secure +220 for Bournemouth.

There’s the option to get some insurance on your bet by going down the Draw No Bet route. This allows you to back United at -185 with a safety net or alternatively opt for Bournemouth at +128.

For those expecting a high-scoring contest, Over 2.5 Goals is the shortest price. Punters anticipating that both teams will find the net are able to land -238 for the BTTS Yes option.

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Full-Time Result

1

+220

X

+280

2

+110

Half-Time Result

1

+240

X

+145

2

+160

Double Chance

1X

-139

12

-385

X2

-294

Draw No Bet

1

+128

2

-185

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.25

-102

2 Hcp -0.25

-120

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+160

Over 2.5

-204

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-238

No

+170

Favourite Bryan Mbeumo is now available at +480 to be the First Goalscorer. You will find similar odds apply when it comes to him scoring the last goal.

Bryan Mbeumo (United)

First

+150

Anytime

+480

Matheus Cunha (United)

First

+160

Anytime

+500

Benjamin Sesko (United)

First

+160

Anytime

+500

Eli Junior Kroupi (Bournemouth)

First

+190

Anytime

+575

Bruno Fernandes (United)

First

+210

Anytime

+650

Rayan Vitor (Bournemouth)

First

+230

Anytime

+700

Evanilson Barbosa (Bournemouth)

First

+230

Anytime

+700

Joshua Zirkzee (United)

First

+260

Anytime

+800

David Brooks (Bournemouth)

First

+300

Anytime

+900

Amad Diallo (United)

First

+320

Anytime

+950

Marcus Tavernier (Bournemouth)

First

+340

Anytime

+1000

Amine Adli (Bournemouth)

First

+360

Anytime

+1100

Mason Mount (United)

First

+360

Anytime

+1100

Ryan Christie (Bournemouth)

First

+440

Anytime

+1300

Carlos Casemiro (United)

First

+475

Anytime

+1400

Alejandro Jiménez (Bournemouth)

First

+600

Anytime

+1800

Alex Scott (Bournemouth)

First

+650

Anytime

+1900

Bournemouth haven’t been beaten in five straight games at Vitality Stadium. The Cherries have managed six draws, two victories and two losses in the last 10 home matches, recording an average of 1.30 goals per game and conceding 1.30.

United have managed four victories, four draws and two losses in the last 10 away matches, recording an average of 1.80 goals per game and conceding 1.40.

Bournemouth were involved in a 1-1 draw when last meeting United at Vitality Stadium. The past 4 H2H meetings at Vitality Stadium have included two draws along with a win each for Bournemouth and United.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Bournemouth Home Stats		2-6-2	2.60	1.30	1.30	4	6	7	3
Manchester United Away Stats		4-4-2	3.20	1.80	1.40	7	3	9	1

• W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
• G = Avg. Goals
• GF = Avg. Goals For
• GA = Avg. Goals Against
• O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
• U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
• B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
• B-No = Matches BTTS No

Bournemouth vs Manchester United Lineups & Team News

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