Bournemouth 2-1 Manchester City

Current streaks

Recent form

Bournemouth

Bournemouth have shown mixed form in their recent fixtures, currently sitting 11th in the Premier League with 12 points from 9 games. The Cherries have struggled for consistency, alternating between wins and losses in their last four matches. Whilst they've managed to secure two victories in their last six outings, including an impressive 2-0 win against Arsenal, they've also suffered three defeats. Defensively, Bournemouth have been relatively solid, conceding an average of 1.17 goals per game and keeping one clean sheet. However, their attack has been less prolific, scoring only 6 goals in their last 6 matches. Interestingly, 67% of their recent games have seen under 2.5 goals, suggesting a trend towards tighter, lower-scoring affairs. Their most notable result was the 3-1 victory over Southampton, which stands out as their highest-scoring game in this period.

Manchester City

Manchester City are in exceptional form, currently sitting atop the Premier League table with an impressive 23 points from 9 matches. The Citizens are on a remarkable five-game winning streak across all competitions, having not tasted defeat in their last 16 outings. Their attacking prowess is evident, with the team netting 16 goals in their last six matches at an average of 2.67 per game. Defensively, they've been solid too, conceding just four goals in this period and keeping three clean sheets. The 5-0 thrashing of Sparta Praha in the Champions League stands out as a particularly high-scoring affair. City's ability to score consistently is reflected in the fact that 67% of their recent matches have seen over 2.5 goals. Despite their dominant run, the team showed they can grind out results too, as evidenced by their narrow 1-0 victory over Southampton in their most recent Premier League fixture.

Recent home/away form

Bournemouth

Bournemouth have shown impressive form at home recently, with a notable run of three consecutive wins in their last four matches at the Vitality Stadium. The Cherries have been particularly strong defensively, conceding only one goal in their last three Premier League home games, including a clean sheet against top-four contenders Arsenal. Their attacking prowess has also been evident, with a high-scoring 3-1 victory over Southampton and an entertaining 3-2 win against Girona in a friendly. Bournemouth's home record demonstrates resilience, as they've avoided defeat in four of their last five matches, with their only loss coming against Chelsea by a narrow margin. The team's ability to keep clean sheets and their average of 1.67 goals scored per game at home highlight their growing confidence and effectiveness on their own turf.

Manchester City

Manchester City have been in formidable form away from home, with an impressive run of five wins and one draw in their last six away matches. The Citizens have been particularly prolific in front of goal, netting 14 times at an average of 2.33 goals per game, whilst maintaining a solid defensive record, conceding just three goals in total. Their 4-0 victory against Slovan Bratislava in the Champions League stands out as a high-scoring affair, demonstrating their attacking prowess on the European stage. City's defensive solidity is further highlighted by their three clean sheets in these six away fixtures. Interestingly, there's an even split between matches featuring over and under 2.5 goals, showcasing the team's ability to adapt to different game scenarios. With both teams scoring in only half of these matches, City have proven they can dominate games whilst limiting their opponents' opportunities.