Raphael Durand
Dailysports's expert
One of the fixtures of the 37th round of the English Premier League will be played on Tuesday at the Etihad Stadium, where the local Manchester City will host Bournemouth. Here’s a value bet tip for this clash with an attractive odds.
Match preview
The 37th round will serve as the final act in the Champions League race for the Citizens, but their match will be played later than the other fixtures in this round. The reason for the rescheduling is City’s participation in the FA Cup final, where Pep Guardiola’s men surprisingly lost 0-1 to Crystal Palace. As a result, Manchester City finish this season without any silverware, but their main objective is to finish strong and secure a top-five spot.
It’s worth noting City’s solid form in the Premier League — the side has gone eight matches unbeaten, claiming five victories and settling for a draw on three occasions. Their home form is especially impressive: Manchester City have won their last four league games at the Etihad.
This season has been a true breakthrough for Bournemouth in the Premier League — the team is showing the best results in its top-flight history. Never before have the Cherries managed to collect more than 50 points in a season. Andoni Iraola’s side are set to finish mid-table, currently sitting 10th ahead of the round, but well adrift of the European spots.
Last time out, Bournemouth suffered a narrow 0-1 home defeat to Aston Villa. However, prior to that, they enjoyed a five-match unbeaten run in the league (two wins, three draws). Overall, in their last 11 Premier League outings, Bournemouth have managed just two victories, drawn four times, and lost five matches.
Probable lineups
- Manchester City: Ederson – Rico Lewis, Josko Gvardiol, Manuel Akanji, Ruben Dias – Mateo Kovacic, Bernardo Silva – Kevin De Bruyne, James McAtee, Phil Foden – Erling Haaland
- Bournemouth: Kepa Arrizabalaga – Adam Smith, Illya Zabarnyi, Milos Kerkez, Dean Donny Huijsen – Lewis Cook, Tyler Adams – Alex Scott, Antoine Semenyo, Marcus Tavernier – Evanilson
Match facts and head-to-head
- Bournemouth beat the Citizens 2-1 at home
- Manchester City got their revenge in the FA Cup with a 2-1 away win
- Both teams scored in four of the last five meetings between these sides
Prediction
Bookmakers give City a clear edge, pricing the hosts at 1.55 for the win. Still, we believe Bournemouth won’t go down without a fight, so the smart bet is “Bournemouth +1.5 handicap” at odds of 1.65.
