The FA Cup quarter-final match between Bournemouth and Manchester City will take place on March 30 at the Vitality Stadium. Bournemouth vs. Manchester City: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Bournemouth
The club narrowly defeated Wolverhampton in the previous round, winning on penalties at home (1-1, extra time 0-0, 5-4 on penalties). Before that, Andoni Iraola's side comfortably overcame West Bromwich (5-1) and Everton (2-0). The last time Bournemouth reached this stage was four years ago, but they lost 0-3 to Southampton at home. Notably, the team has not progressed further in the FA Cup this century.
- The club's unbeaten run in regular time in this tournament stands at six matches (4 wins and 2 draws).
- At least three goals have been scored in 10 of Bournemouth's last 13 home FA Cup matches over 90 minutes.
Predicted lineup for Bournemouth (4-2-3-1)
Kepa Arrizabalaga – Lewis Cook, James Hill, Milos Kerkez, Dean Donny Huyssen – Tyler Adams, Alex Scott – David Brooks, Marcus Tavernier, Antoine Semenyo – Evanilson.
Manchester City
The Citizens were fortunate with the draw in all three previous rounds of the tournament. Pep Guardiola's side dispatched League Two and League One representatives in the first two stages and defeated Plymouth Argyle (3-1), a Championship struggler, in the last match. Interestingly, since the 2018/19 season, Manchester City has consistently reached the quarter-finals of the FA Cup, advancing each time.
- The club has won 14 of its last 15 matches in this tournament.
- At least three goals have been scored in 10 of Manchester City's last 13 FA Cup matches.
- The team has scored two or more goals in 10 of its last 13 matches in this tournament.
Predicted lineup for Manchester City (4-2-3-1)
Stefan Ortega – Nathan Ake, Nico O’Reilly, Rico Lewis, Vitor Reis – Bernardo Silva, Ilkay Gundogan – Jack Grealish, Kevin De Bruyne, James McAtee – Phil Foden.
Referee
Stuart Attwell (England)
Matches – 18 (Premier League, FA Cup and English League Cup, 2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 65;
Average yellow cards per match – 3.6;
Red cards shown – 2;
Average fouls per match – 20;
Penalties – 11%.
Bournemouth vs. Manchester City: Match Prediction
Both teams are fighting for European competition spots this season and a top-four finish. For Bournemouth, being a contender for a Champions League spot is a pleasant surprise, while for the Citizens, their current fifth place in the league table is a disappointment. To compensate for their Premier League setbacks and early Champions League exit, they aim to finish in the top four and win the FA Cup.
This tournament is a priority for the Citizens, having won it in 2019 and 2024 and consistently reaching the semi-finals in the last six editions. The team also boasts a 14-match away winning streak in the FA Cup. I believe Manchester City will win this game, as they have in 15 of their last 16 encounters in the Premier League and English League Cup. Additionally, Bournemouth has slightly dropped their form, failing to secure a win in regular time in their last five Premier League and FA Cup matches (2 draws and 3 losses).
My prediction: Manchester City with a handicap (0)
