Match Pack: AFC Bournemouth vs Manchester United

As AFC Bournemouth and Manchester United face off once again in the Premier League, it’s worth noting the history between these sides. With Bournemouth securing 4 victories in their last 15 encounters against Manchester United’s 9 wins, and 2 draws, there’s a slight historical edge for the Red Devils. Interestingly, matches between these teams tend to be high-scoring affairs, averaging over 3 goals per game, with both teams finding the net in over half of their recent clashes.

Considering current form, Bournemouth’s home performance has been comparatively solid, with an average of 1.5 points per game this season. In contrast, Manchester United has struggled on the road, only managing an average of 1.06 points per game. This statistic suggests that Bournemouth might have a reasonable chance of picking up points in this fixture.

While Manchester United traditionally holds the upper hand in head-to-head records, their recent away form opens the door for Bournemouth to cause an upset. Expect a closely contested match, likely featuring goals from both sides. With historical data showing a high probability of BTTS, punters might look at goal markets or consider Bournemouth’s capability to at least draw from this encounter.

Insights

• Manchester United has a strong head-to-head record against AFC Bournemouth, winning 9 out of the last 15 encounters.
• AFC Bournemouth has managed to win 4 out of the 15 previous meetings with Manchester United.
• The teams have drawn 2 times in their last 15 matchups.
• Matches between these two sides tend to have plenty of goals, averaging 3.07 per game.
• Both teams have scored in 53% of their previous meetings.
• AFC Bournemouth is in average form at home with an average of 1.5 Points Per Game this season.
• Manchester United has had poor away performance with an average of 1.06 Points Per Game this season.
• Last match between these teams ended 1-3 in favor of Manchester United.
• AFC Bournemouth has the home advantage in this match.
• Manchester United may be looking to improve their away form and capitalize on their historically better record against AFC Bournemouth.

Match Facts

• In the last 7 home matches against Manchester United, AFC Bournemouth have won twice, drawn once, and lost four times. Manchester United leads with a goal difference of 11-7.
• Across their last 15 encounters, AFC Bournemouth have claimed victory 4 times, drawn 2, while Manchester United have won 9. The goals tally stands at 28-18 in favor of Manchester United.
• Last season’s games concluded with a 2-2 draw at Bournemouth’s ground and a 3-0 victory for Manchester United at their home.
• AFC Bournemouth nets 35% of their goals between the 76th and 90th minutes, the highest such rate in the league.
• AFC Bournemouth only scores 8% of their goals between the 46th and 60th minutes, marking the lowest rate in the league.
• Manchester United scores 34% of their goals between the 76th and 90th minutes.
• Bournemouth failed to score in 4 out of their 16 home Premier League matches this season.
• Manchester United failed to score in 6 out of their 16 away Premier League matches this season.
• Justin Kluivert is AFC Bournemouth’s leading scorer with 12 goals, whereas Bruno Fernandes has notched 8 goals for Manchester United.
• AFC Bournemouth wins 39% of first halves in their matches, compared to Manchester United’s 22%.
• Bournemouth also wins 39% of all halftimes, while Manchester United does so in 22% of games.
• AFC Bournemouth triumphed in their most recent meeting with Manchester United by three goals.
• When leading 1-0 at home, AFC Bournemouth wins 78% of the time.
• Manchester United wins 57% of matches when leading 0-1 while playing away.
• If trailing 0-1 at home, AFC Bournemouth manages a win in 12% of matches, whereas Manchester United wins 14% of their away games when down 1-0.
• In the last 5 meetings between the teams, each has won twice, and they’ve drawn once.
• On average, AFC Bournemouth scores 1.6 goals against Manchester United, while Manchester United scores 1.2 goals against Bournemouth.
• The average total goals in matches between them is 2.8, with an average of 1.4 goals occurring in the first half.
• Neither team has won their last Premier League match.
• AFC Bournemouth averages 1.52 goals at home, while Manchester United averages 1.29 goals away from home.