Manchester United vs Bournemouth: Predictions, Betting odds, Lineups, Preview

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• Fixture: Manchester United vs Bournemouth
• Date: Monday, 15 December 2025
• Kick-off: 20:00 GMT
• Venue: Old Trafford

Manchester United come into this match with a mixed run of form, having secured two wins in their last five games. Their recent 4-1 victory over Wolves will boost their confidence significantly. With key players like Casemiro and Bruno Fernandes in the lineup, they are likely to control the midfield and create numerous scoring opportunities. However, they must be wary of Bournemouth's potential to cause an upset, given their recent draw against Chelsea.

Bournemouth, on the other hand, have struggled to find consistency, with only one draw in their last five matches. Their defence has been leaky, as evidenced by the 4-0 loss to Aston Villa. Despite this, they showed resilience in holding Chelsea to a 0-0 draw at home. If they can tighten up at the back and capitalise on any Manchester United mistakes, they might keep the scoreline close. However, Manchester United's current form and attacking prowess should see them through.

Manchester United have shown a mixed bag of results recently, but their form has been on an upward trajectory. They've managed to secure two wins in their last five games, including a convincing 4-1 victory against Wolves away from home. This should give them a significant boost in confidence and momentum going into the match against Bournemouth. Their ability to bounce back from a loss to Everton with a win against Crystal Palace demonstrates their resilience and potential to perform well.

Recent Premier League Results:

• Win: 4-1 vs Wolves (A)
• Draw: 1-1 vs West Ham (H)
• Win: 2-1 vs Crystal Palace (A)
• Loss: 0-1 vs Everton (H)
• Draw: 2-2 vs Tottenham (A)

Bournemouth's recent form has been less than stellar, with only one draw in their last five games. Their most notable result was a 0-0 draw against Chelsea at home, which shows they can be competitive against strong teams. However, their defence has been a concern, as seen in the 4-0 thrashing by Aston Villa. They will need to improve significantly in this area if they hope to get a positive result against a confident Manchester United side.

Recent Premier League Results:

• Draw: 0-0 vs Chelsea (H)
• Loss: 0-1 vs Everton (H)
• Loss: 2-3 vs Sunderland (A)
• Draw: 2-2 vs West Ham (H)
• Loss: 0-4 vs Aston Villa (A)

The head-to-head record between Manchester United and Bournemouth has been closely contested recently. Manchester United secured a convincing 4-1 victory in their most recent encounter on 31 July 2025. However, Bournemouth have shown they can compete, with two draws and two 3-0 wins in their last five meetings. This suggests that while Manchester United might be favourites, Bournemouth are capable of causing an upset.

Recent Results

• Manchester United 4-1 Bournemouth (31 Jul 2025) - Premier League - Summer Series

• Bournemouth 1-1 Manchester United (27 Apr 2025)

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

• Bournemouth 2-2 Manchester United (13 Apr 2024)

• Manchester United 0-3 Bournemouth (09 Dec 2023)

• Benjamin Šeško (Knee) - Out

• Harry Maguire (Knock) - Doubt

• Ben Doak (Hamstring) - Out

• Lewis Cook (Suspended) - Out

• Ryan Christie (Knee) - Out

• Matai Akinmboni (Muscle) - Doubt

• Veljko Milosavljevic (Knee) - Doubt

• Marcos Senesi (Muscle) - Doubt

• Predicted lineup: Lammens (GK), Mazraoui (DF), Heaven (DF), Shaw (DF), Diallo (MF), Casemiro (MF), Fernandes (MF), Dalot (MF), Mount (MF), Mbeumo (AT), Cunha (AT)

Manchester United are expected to line up in a 3-4-2-1 formation, with Lammens in goal and a back three of Mazraoui, Heaven, and Shaw. This setup should allow them to control the midfield with Diallo, Casemiro, Fernandes, and Dalot, while Mbeumo and Mount support the lone striker Cunha in attack.

• Predicted lineup: Petrovic (GK), Smith (DF), Diakite (DF), Hill (DF), Truffert (DF), Scott (MF), Adams (MF), Jimenez (MF), Kluivert (MF), Semenyo (MF), Evanilson (AT)

Bournemouth are likely to deploy a 4-2-3-1 formation, with Petrovic between the sticks and a back four of Smith, Diakite, Hill, and Truffert. This formation should provide a solid defensive base, allowing Scott and Adams to anchor the midfield, while Jimenez, Kluivert, and Semenyo support the lone striker, Evanilson.

• Mbeumo vs Adams: Mbeumo's pace and trickery will be a significant test for Adams's defensive capabilities.

• Diallo vs Truffert: Diallo's energy and work rate in midfield will be crucial against Truffert's athleticism and defensive positioning.

• Casemiro (Manchester United): Casemiro's control and distribution in midfield will be vital for Manchester United's dominance.

• Kluivert (Bournemouth): Kluivert's ability to create and score goals will be key for Bournemouth's chances.

Manchester United vs Bournemouth at 20:00 GMT on Monday, 15 December 2025, will be broadcast live for viewers in the UK on Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Ultra HDR.

Ladbrokes is predicting that the score will be Manchester United 3-1 Bournemouth.

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