Manchester United host out-of-form Bournemouth at Old Trafford tonight knowing a win will keep them in the mix for the top four in the Premier League.
United took advantage of teams above them dropping points by beating a woeful Wolves side last Monday but have gained just one point from their last two home games, losing to 10-man Everton before conceding late on in a 1-1 draw with West Ham.
They face a Cherries side in dire form - just two points from their last six games - but who have won at Old Trafford 3-0 in December in each of the last two seasons.
Andoni Iraola masterminded both of those wins and has never lost to United, which is sure to give confidence to his ailing side ahead of the Monday Night Football.
Can United end another hoodoo or will Bournemouth storm Old Trafford again? AllSportsPeople brings you our latest football betting preview for this clash in the Premier League.
Manchester United vs. Bournemouth Prediction: Who Will Win?
United have ended hoodoos at both Anfield and Selhurst Park of late. However, they are a very hard team to predict with their home form going off the boil just as their away form has picked up.
Luckily for them, Bournemouth come into the game unable to buy a win and leaking goals on their travels - seven in their last two away days.
United should get chances both due to this and how the Cherries set up, so Amorim's side should be confident of getting another vital three points.
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Head-to-Head: Man United vs. Bournemouth
- The clubs have only met on 24 previous occasions with United having the historic win advantage, 14 to 5.
- However in recent times, Bournemouth have had the upper hand, not losing any of the last four league meetings.
- That has included back-to-back 3-0 routs at Old Trafford having not won on the ground prior to 2023.
Man United vs. Bournemouth: Form Guide
Man United – Last 5 matches (All competitions)
- Wolves 1-4 Man United (Premier League)
- Man United 1-1 West Ham (Premier League)
- Crystal Palace 1-2 Man United (Premier League)
- Everton 0-1 Man United (Premier League)
- Spurs 2-2 Man United (Premier League)
Bournemouth – Last 5 matches (All competitions)
- Bournemouth 0-0 Chelsea (Premier League)
- Bournemouth 0-1 Everton (Premier League)
- Sunderland 3-2 Bournemouth (Premier League)
- Bournemouth 2-2 West Ham (Premier League)
- Aston Villa 4-0 Bournemouth (Premier League)
Man United vs. Bournemouth Betting Tips
United have kept just one clean sheet in the league this season but have failed to score in just one of their last 11 games, so both teams to score feels very likely here.
On top of that, Bournemouth have conceded 19 of their 24 goals this season in their seven away games, being hit for four on two separate occasions.
We don't think United will get to that number but they should have enough firepower to see off the Cherries.
Prediction: Man United 3-1 Bournemouth (14/1 with Bet365)
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Man United vs. Bournemouth Team News
Man United Team News
- United got late confirmation that Bryan Mbeumo, Amad and Noussair Mazraoui will be available to play before heading on Africa Cup of Nations duty on Tuesday.
- Benjamin Sesko could be involved after a month out with a knee injury. He has recovered but had food poisoning during the week.
- Matthijs de Ligt and Harry Maguire remain sidelined with respective injuries.
Bournemouth Team News
- Andoni Iraola has several absentees with young defender Veljko Milosavljevic set to be out for several months with a knee injury, joining Ben Gannon-Doak and Ryan Christie in the treatment room.
- Lewis Cook is seeing out his three-game ban for his red against Sunderland but Tyler Adams is back after sitting out the draw with Chelsea due to his own ban.
Man United vs. Bournemouth Lineups: Predicted Starting XI’s
This is how we think these two sides will lineup at Old Trafford with United unchanged from the side that dismantled Wolves and Tyler Adams returning for Bournemouth.
Man United predicted lineup to play Bournemouth
Man United (3-4-3)
Lammens (GK) – Shaw, Heaven, Mazraoui – Dalot, Casemiro, Fernandes, Amad – Mount, Mbeumo, Cunha
- Out: De Ligt, Maguire
- Doubtful: Sesko
- Suspensions: N/A
Bournemouth predicted lineup to play Man United
Bournemouth (4-1-4-1)
Petrovic (GK) – Truffert, Senesi, Diakite, Smith – Adams – Jimenez, Scott, Tavernier, Semenyo – Evanilson
- Out: Milosavljevic, Gannon-Doak, Christie
- Doubtful: Senesi
- Suspensions: Cook
Man United vs. Bournemouth Betting Odds
- Man United to win: 17/20 with AK Bets
- Bournemouth to win: 16/5 with AK Bets
- Draw: 14/5 with Bet365
Bet Builder Tips Today: Man United vs. Bournemouth
Our bet builder for Man United vs. Bournemouth on the Monday Night Football is a home win, both teams to score, over 3.5 cards and Mason Mount to score anytime. That came to overall best odds of 14/1 with Bet365 at the time of writing.
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How to watch: Man United vs. Bournemouth Live Stream, TV Channel
Here’s all the key information for how to watch Man United vs. Bournemouth tonight:
- Date: Monday, December 16
- Venue: Old Trafford, Manchester
- Time: 8:00 p.m.
- TV/Stream: Sky Sports /Sky Go