The Premier League is back in action with another set of matches this week as Bournemouth lock horns with Michael Carrick's Manchester United side in an important encounter at the Vitality Stadium on Friday. The two teams have experienced contrasting fortunes this season and will want to win this game.
Bournemouth vs Manchester United Preview
Manchester United are currently in third place in the Premier League standings and have been in impressive form so far this season. The Red Devils eased past Aston Villa by a 3-1 margin in their previous game and will look to achieve a similar result this week.
Bournemouth, on the other hand, are in 10th place in the league table at the moment and have been inconsistent over the past year. The home side played out a 0-0 stalemate against Burnley last week and will need to take it up a notch in this fixture.
Bournemouth vs Manchester United Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
Manchester United have a good historical record against Bournemouth and have won 14 out of the 25 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to Bournemouth's five victories.
Manchester United have remained unbeaten in seven of their last eight matches in all competitions and have won six of these games, with their only defeat during this period coming by a 2-1 margin at the hands of Newcastle United in a Premier League encounter earlier this month.
Bournemouth have played out draws in five of their last six matches and have played out 0-0 stalemates in three of these games, with their only victory coming by a 2-1 margin against Everton in a Premier League match last month.
Manchester United have remained winless in their last five matches against Bournemouth in all competitions.
Bournemouth vs Manchester United Prediction
Manchester United have a strong squad at their disposal and have shown marked improvement under Michael Carrick in recent weeks. Benjamin Sesko has come into his own over the past month and will look to add to his goal tally in this fixture.
Bournemouth can pack a punch on their day but have flattered to deceive so far this season. Manchester United are the better team at the moment and should be able to win this game.
Prediction: Bournemouth 1-3 Manchester United
Bournemouth vs Manchester United Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Manchester United to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: Manchester United to score first - Yes