Bournemouth host Manchester United in a crucial Premier League clash at the Vitality Stadium. With three games left, the Cherries are pushing for a top-half finish, while United are desperate to end their disastrous season on a positive note. Andoni Iraola’s side have been tricky customers all season, while Ruben Amorim’s United continue to be wildly inconsistent. Both sides have major absentees, and this game could define their final standings.

Head-to-Head

• Bournemouth wins:
• Manchester United:
• Draws

Last Meetings

• 22 Dec 2024: Manchester United 0-3 Bournemouth (Premier League)

• 13 Apr 2024: Bournemouth 2-2 Manchester United (Premier League)

• 9 Dec 2023: Manchester United 0-3 Bournemouth (Premier League)

• 20 May 2023: Bournemouth 0-1 Manchester United (Premier League)

• 4 Jan 2023: Manchester United 3-0 Bournemouth (Premier League)

Bournemouth are unbeaten in their last two meetings with United, including two emphatic 3-0 victories.

Recent Form

• Bournemouth (Last 5 games): L L D W D
  Bournemouth have had a mixed run lately but picked up valuable points against strong opposition. Iraola’s side are hard to beat and dangerous at home.

• Manchester United (Last 5 games): W L D L L
  United’s poor form continues. They have won just once in their last five matches and have struggled badly away from home, leaking goals and showing little creativity.

Team News

Bournemouth:
Andoni Iraola will be without forwards Ryan Christie, Enes Ünal, and Luis Sinisterra, all sidelined with injuries. Despite missing key attacking options, Bournemouth still have firepower in Evanilson and Semenyo. Tyler Adams is back and will be key in midfield battles.

Manchester United:
United’s injury crisis worsens with Matthijs De Ligt, Lisandro Martinez, and Joshua Zirkzee ruled out. Amad Traore and Ayden Heaven also miss out. Amorim may be forced to rely on younger players like Harry Amass and Tyler Fredricson to patch up the defense.

Possible Lineups

Bournemouth (4-2-3-1):
Kepa Arrizabalaga; Adam Smith, Illia Zabarnyi, Dean Donny Huijsen, Milos Kerkez; Tyler Adams, Alex Scott; Antoine Semenyo, Justin Kluivert, Dango Ouattara; Evanilson.

Manchester United (3-4-2-1):
Andre Onana; Tyler Fredricson, Victor Lindelof, Noussair Mazraoui; Patrick Dorgu, Manuel Ugarte, Christian Eriksen, Harry Amass; Alejandro Garnacho, Kobbie Mainoo; Rasmus Hojlund.

10 Key Stats

1. Bournemouth are unbeaten in their last 2 matches vs Manchester United.

2. United have won just 1 of their last 5 league games.

3. Bournemouth have scored 52 goals this season, United just 38.

4. Bournemouth’s goal difference (+12) is far better than United’s (-8).

5. Bournemouth have won 13 league matches this season, compared to United’s 10.

6. Manchester United have lost 15 Premier League games this season.

7. Bournemouth have lost just 1 of their last 5 home matches.

8. United have conceded 46 goals this campaign.

9. Evanilson has been involved in 10 goals since January for Bournemouth.

10. Rasmus Hojlund has scored just 2 goals in his last 10 games.

Prediction

Manchester United’s season has been in free fall, while Bournemouth are finishing strongly. With home advantage and better form, Bournemouth should have enough to take at least a point. United’s defensive issues and lack of structure make them vulnerable.

Prediction: Bournemouth 2-1 Manchester United

Follow Thesportsprince.com for the best previews and football news.