Manchester City vs. Bournemouth Betting Odds and Free Picks

This Tuesday, Manchester City and Bournemouth will play in the Premier League’s Matchday 37, and a European competition spot is still up for grabs.

Manchester City comes into this clash after a disappointing performance, failing to get more than a goalless draw against bottom-placed Southampton.

Meanwhile, Bournemouth lost 0-1 at home to Aston Villa, falling behind in the race for a potential Conference League spot.

Manchester City vs. Bournemouth Betting Odds and Info

Why Bet on Manchester City?

Poor season for Manchester City, as they currently sit fourth in the Premier League and are under pressure to win, or they could end up playing in the Conference League next season. They have 65 points, but the fifth and sixth-placed teams are close behind with 63 points, and the seventh has 62.

However, all the Citizens’ attention is on the FA Cup final, where they’ll face Crystal Palace looking for a trophy that could salvage a disappointing campaign. Because they play the final on Saturday, their league match is pushed to Tuesday. By then, they’ll already know the results of the other contenders, which could add extra pressure.

Across all competitions, Pep Guardiola’s team is unbeaten in 10 matches with seven wins. Still, one of the three draws came last weekend against bottom-placed Southampton, who have only 12 points.

It was a dull 0-0 in which City had possession, corners, and shots, but very few were on target. Despite scoring 67 goals this season and Erling Haaland having 21 of them, the team is far from its dominant form of recent years.

They are the second-best home side in the league with 12 wins, three draws, and three losses.

Currently on the injury list are Nathan Aké, John Stones, and Rodri.

Why Bet on Bournemouth?

Bournemouth’s situation is quite interesting. They need Manchester City to win on Saturday, but then lose to them on Tuesday. The reason is simple: if the “Citizens” win the FA Cup, the Conference League spot would go to the team that finishes eighth in the Premier League.

Right now, the “Cherries” are in 10th place with 53 points, just two behind Brentford and Brighton, who sit in eighth and ninth, respectively. They’re coming off a 1-0 home loss to Aston Villa, which cost them that eighth spot, and now they’ll try to regain it.

One positive for Andoni Iraola’s side is that they perform better away from home than at their stadium. They are the fourth-best away team in the league, with seven wins, seven draws, four losses, and 34 goals scored on the road—the second-highest total in the Premier League.

One reason for their recent dropped points is that top scorer Justin Kluivert, who has 12 goals, has gone cold, failing to score in the last eight matches, including the FA Cup.

Injured players include Ryan Christie, Luis Sinisterra, Enes Ünal, and Dango Ouattara.

Final Betting Analysis: Manchester City vs. Bournemouth

This match will be heavily influenced by Saturday’s result, whether or not Manchester City wins the title. The emotional factor will play a key role, and Bournemouth, being close to achieving something historic, could work in their favor, potentially earning them a draw.

The odds at Gambyl Exchange favor Manchester City, with their Moneyline set at -175, Bournemouth at +460, and a draw at +368.

These two teams recently met on March 30 in the FA Cup quarterfinals, with Manchester City winning 1-2. In league play, they last faced off on November 2, 2024, when Bournemouth won 2-1. Their most recent clash at the Etihad Stadium was on November 4, 2023, with the “Citizens” securing a dominant 6-1 victory.

Go for a draw. If you bet $100 at +368, you will gain $368 for a total payout of $468.

Manchester City vs. Bournemouth Betting Pick: Draw