The FA Cup quarter-final match between Bournemouth and Manchester City will take place on March 30 at Vitality Stadium. Bournemouth vs. Manchester City: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Bournemouth
In the previous round, the club narrowly overcame Wolverhampton, winning at home only in a penalty shootout (1-1, extra time 0-0, penalties 5-4). Prior to that, Andoni Iraola's side comfortably defeated West Bromwich (5-1) and Everton (2-0). The last time Bournemouth reached this stage was four years ago, but they lost 3-0 to Southampton at home. Notably, in this century, the team has not advanced further in the FA Cup.
- The club's unbeaten run in regular time in this tournament is six matches (4 wins and 2 draws).
- At least three goals were scored in 10 of Bournemouth's last 13 home games in the FA Cup.
Predicted lineup for Bournemouth (4-2-3-1)
Kepa Arrizabalaga – Lewis Cook, James Hill, Milos Kerkez, Dean Donny Huyson – Tyler Adams, Alex Scott – David Brooks, Marcus Tavernier, Antoine Semenyo – Evanilson.
Manchester City
The Citizens were quite fortunate with the draw in all three previous rounds of the tournament. Pep Guardiola's side overcame League 2 and League 1 representatives in the first two stages and defeated Plymouth Argyle (3-1), a Championship underdog, in the last match. Interestingly, since the 2018/19 season, Manchester City has consistently reached the FA Cup quarter-finals and advanced each time.
- The club has won 14 of their last 15 games in this tournament.
- At least three goals were scored in 10 of Manchester City's last 13 FA Cup matches.
- The team scored two or more goals in 10 of their last 13 games in this tournament.
Predicted lineup for Manchester City (4-2-3-1)
Stefan Ortega – Nathan Ake, Nico O'Reilly, Rico Lewis, Vitor Reis – Bernardo Silva, Ilkay Gundogan – Jack Grealish, Kevin De Bruyne, James McAtee – Phil Foden.
Bournemouth vs. Manchester City: Match Prediction
Both teams are fighting for European competition spots this season and a top-four finish. For Bournemouth, being contenders for a Champions League spot is a pleasant surprise, while for the Citizens, their current fifth place in the league is a disappointment. To compensate for failures in the Premier League and an early Champions League exit, they aim to finish in the top four and win the FA Cup.
This tournament is a priority for the Citizens. The club won it in 2019 and 2024 and has consistently reached the semi-finals in the last six editions. They also have a 14-match winning streak away in the FA Cup. I believe Manchester City will win this game, as they have in 15 of the last 16 head-to-head meetings in the Premier League and English League Cup. Furthermore, Bournemouth has slightly slowed down, not winning any of their last five matches in regular time in the Premier League and FA Cup (2 draws and 3 losses).
My prediction: Manchester City with a handicap (0)
