Manchester United vs Bournemouth predictions, team news, betting tips, odds and Bet Builder
Manchester United vs Bournemouth kick-off, date & TV info
Date Monday, December 15
Kick-off 8pm
Venue Old Trafford, Manchester
Competition Premier League
TV Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Main Event
Manchester United host Bournemouth in the Premier League tonight and the Red Devils are bidding to build on last week’s 4-1 win at bottom club Wolves.
However, Ruben Amorim’s men dropped points in their last two home games against Everton and West Ham and Bournemouth have won 3-0 on their last two visits to Old Trafford.
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Manchester United vs Bournemouth betting tips & predictions
Best bet
Bournemouth draw no bet
2pts 2-1 bet365
Player shots
Casemiro to have over 1.5 shots
19-20 Coral, Ladbrokes
Longshot
Marcus Tavernier to be first goalscorer
16-1 bet365
Manchester United vs Bournemouth preview
Bournemouth have enjoyed their pre-Christmas trips to Manchester United in the past two seasons, winning 3-0 at Old Trafford in December 2023 and repeating that scoreline in December 2024.
Despite being winless in six Premier League matches, Andoni Iraola’s Cherries are a tempting bet to complete a hat-trick of midwinter away victories at inconsistent United.
Bournemouth were shut out in their last two home games, losing 1-0 to in-form Everton before a goalless stalemate against Chelsea.
But their away fixtures have been full of goalmouth entertainment, starting with a 4-2 opening-night defeat at Liverpool, and they appeal with the draw no bet at Old Trafford.
The Cherries were great value for their 1-0 win at Tottenham on August 31 and let slip 2-0 leads to draw 3-3 at Crystal Palace and lose 3-2 at Sunderland.
Their defence remains a concern but they have the intensity in midfield and the attacking quality to rattle Ruben Amorim’s Red Devils.
United won 4-1 at bottom club Wolves last Monday but their most recent home results were a 1-0 defeat to Everton, who had Idrissa Gueye sent off in the 13th minute, and a 1-1 draw with struggling West Ham. Their only clean sheet in 16 matches this season came in October’s 2-0 home win over Sunderland.
Amorim admitted on Friday that he was still unsure whether Bryan Mbeumo, Amad Diallo and Noussair Mazraoui would be available to face Bournemouth before heading to the Africa Cup of Nations.
That uncertainty may well have disrupted United’s preparation for a tricky fixture and, despite occasional glimpses of promise, they are hard to trust at short odds.
Bournemouth had some great away results in the second half of last season, winning 4-1 at Newcastle, 2-0 at Everton and 2-1 at Arsenal, and their lean run could come to an end at Old Trafford.
Casemiro could get shooting opportunities against Cherries
United midfielder Casemiro has scored in three of his last ten Premier League matches, against Chelsea, Brighton and Nottingham Forest, and he should be backed to have at least two shots.
The Brazil international had four shots at Forest on November 1 and three attempts at goal in United’s 2-1 win at Crystal Palace and the 1-1 draw with West Ham.
Take Tavernier to strike an early blow at Old Trafford
Bournemouth’s Marcus Tavernier has also been firing in plenty of shots and he is worth a bet to open the scoring, as he did in the Cherries’ wins over Wolves and Forest this season.
Tavernier should start in an advanced role at Old Trafford and he converted Bournemouth’s most recent penalty in the 2-2 draw against West Ham.
Manchester United vs Bournemouth Bet Builder
Over 2.5 goals
Bournemouth drew 0-0 at home to Chelsea in their last Premier League match but their away fixtures average 4.29 goals per game this season.
Marcus Tavernier to have two or more shots
Tavernier played in a deeper midfield role for the Cherries against Chelsea but still had three shots, taking his tally to 17 attempts at goal in his last six league starts.
Second half to have most goals
Bournemouth have conceded 15 of their 24 league goals after the break and seven of Manchester United’s last eight games featured more goals in the second half than the first.
Pays out at 15-4 with bet365
Key stats for Manchester United vs Bournemouth
♦ Manchester United have kept only one clean sheet in 15 Premier League matches this season
♦ Both teams have scored in nine of United’s last 11 league games
♦ United’s first 15 league matches have produced 29 second-half goals
♦ Six of Bournemouth’s seven away matches this term featured over 3.5 goals
♦ The Cherries have been leading at half-time in four of their five league wins
Manchester United vs Bournemouth betting odds
Sign up with Betfair to bet on Manchester United vs Bournemouth in the Premier League. Here are the latest odds for tonight’s match at Old Trafford.
MarketOddsManchester United5-6Bournemouth3-1Draw3-1
Odds correct at time of publishing
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Manchester United vs Bournemouth team news and predicted line-ups
Manchester United
United hope to have Bryan Mbeumo, Amad Diallo and Noussair Mazraoui available before they leave for the Africa Cup of Nations. Centre-backs Matthijs de Ligt and Harry Maguire remain sidelined and striker Benjamin Sesko is a doubt due to illness.
Predicted line-up (3-4-2-1): Lammens; Mazraoui, Yoro, Shaw; Amad, Casemiro, Fernandes, Dalot; Mbeumo, Mount; Cunha
Subs: Heaven, Mainoo, Zirkzee, Dorgu, Martinez, Ugarte, Sesko
Bournemouth
Lewis Cook completes a three-game ban and Veljko Milosaljevic, Ryan Christie and Ben Gannon-Doak are injured. Centre-back Marcos Senesi should be fit despite not training fully last week.
Predicted line-up (4-2-3-1): Petrovic; Smith, Diakite, Senesi, Truffert; Adams, Scott; Tavernier, Brooks, Semenyo; Evanilson
Subs: Jimenez, Kluivert, Hill, Unal, Adli, Soler, Kroupi
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FAQs for Manchester United vs Bournemouth
When is Manchester United vs Bournemouth in the Premier League?
The match kicks off at 8pm GMT on Monday, December 15.
Where is Manchester United vs Bournemouth being played?
Tonight’s match between Manchester United and Bournemouth is taking place at Old Trafford in Manchester.
Where can I watch Manchester United vs Bournemouth?
There is live coverage of Manchester United vs Bournemouth on Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Main Event.
What is the match betting for Manchester United vs Bournemouth?
Manchester United are 5-6 to beat 3-1 visitors Bournemouth and the draw is 3-1.
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