Man Utd v Bournemouth – Preview, Predictions and Best Bets

The Red Devils have won seven of their last 13 league matches. The Cherries have taken just two points from their last six fixtures. Bournemouth have won on two of their last three trips to Old Trafford.

Match: Man Utd v Bournemouth
When: Monday, 15 Dec 2025

Man Utd Form

United’s improved form has seen seven league wins in the last 13 matches. A victory here would see them jump to fifth in the EPL table. A 4-2 home victory over Brighton made it three straight victories and five wins in seven. Two draws followed as they needed late equalisers to rescue 2-2 results at Nottingham Forest and Tottenham.

A poor 1-0 home loss followed against Everton despite having 25 shots against ten men for 77 minutes. A comeback 2-1 win at Crystal Palace preceded a disappointing 1-1 home draw vs West Ham despite having 17 shots. Last week, the Red Devils put up 4.24 xG, 27 shots and eight big chances in a superb 4-1 victory at Wolves.

Man Utd Team News

We await confirmation on whether Bryan Mbeumo, Amad Diallo and Noussair Mazraoui can feature. All three are meant to report for AFCON duty by 15 December, but dispensation may have been agreed to feature on Monday.

Harry Maguire and Matthijs De Ligt are ruled out at the back. Benjamin Sesko is nearing a return from injury. Youngster Ayden Heaven could start in the middle of the back three again.

Man Utd Motivation

United need to get back to winning ways at home. They’ve dominated recent fixtures at Old Trafford, but have failed to win.

They will look to attack in this match. If the three AFCON players are absent, there will be much less firepower on the bench to turn a deficit around.

Bournemouth Form

The Cherries sat second in the table after round nine with 18 points. They’ve since had a slump with four losses and two draws in six rounds of action. Bournemouth lost 3-1 away to Man City and were thrashed 4-0 at Aston Villa. A 2-2 home draw against West Ham saw the Cherries have 28 shots and 4.05 xG.

A disappointing 3-2 loss at Sunderland saw a 2-0 lead blown. A 1-0 home loss to Everton saw a toothless display where they only managed five shot attempts all game. They bounced back with a strong 0-0 home draw vs Chelsea. With 1.42 xG, they were unfortunate not to nick a win.

Bournemouth Team News

Coach Andoni Iraola has Tyler Adams available again in midfield after suspension. Lewis Cook is still banned in the engine room, where Ryan Christie is out injured.

Ben Doak is ruled out down the wing. Marcos Senesi was outstanding against Chelsea and should shake off a knock to start at the back.

Bournemouth Motivation

Andoni Iraola will demand an energetic, intense approach. His side will come to Old Trafford with belief, based on two recent wins there.

The Cherries will play to win this match. A draw would be seen as a good result too, as it was at home against Chelsea.

Key Stats

• Man Utd have won 7 of their last 13 league matches
• Man Utd have won 4 of their last 6 EPL matches at Old Trafford
• Bournemouth have lost 4 of their last 6 EPL matches
• Bournemouth have won 2 of their last 3 matches away to Man Utd

Verdict

This match is impossible to predict without knowing if United are without their three AFCON players. If they’re available, a home win is worth backing here with Mbeumo signing off with a goal.

Featured Bet: Man Utd Win, both teams to score and Mbeumo to score anytime at 4.33

Alternate Bet: Man Utd win at 1.81

Goalscorer Tips: Mbeumo to score anytime at 2.25 or Mount at 3.70