Manchester United vs AFC Bournemouth Prediction and Betting Tips | Premier League Gameweek 8
Premier League · Sunday 25 October 2026 · 14:00 UTC · Old Trafford, Manchester · updated 2026-10-11
Manchester United welcome AFC Bournemouth to Old Trafford in Manchester in Premier League Gameweek 8 action on Sunday 25 October 2026, kick-off 14:00 UTC.
Manchester United have played 6 matches in the Premier League this season, scoring 1.5 and conceding 1.5 goals a game and winning 17% of them. At home they average 2.0 goals scored and 1.3 conceded over 3 matches, with a 100% win rate. AFC Bournemouth have played 6 matches in the Premier League this season, scoring 1.2 and conceding 2.2 goals a game and winning 0% of them. Away from home they average 1.3 goals scored and 3.0 conceded over 3 matches, with a 0% win rate.
On Moneyball's model, from this season's numbers, Manchester United are narrow favourites at 54%, with the draw at 23% and AFC Bournemouth at 22%.
Moneyball's estimate
- Expected goals: Manchester United 1.92, AFC Bournemouth 1.18.
- Over 2.5 goals: 60% · both teams to score: 60%.
- Most likely score: 1–1 (11%).
From each side's goals and expected goals this season (Sportmonks), pulled toward the league average while a side has played few matches (6 and 6 so far), through a Dixon-Coles score model. No bookmaker prices are in it; once the odds are out, the full model in the app reads them too.
Manchester United: form and key numbers
In style Manchester United keep the ball, press high, cross a lot.
- Expected goals: 1.85 a match created, 1.14 conceded (goals minus xG: -2.1).
- Shots: 20.8 a match, 5.3 on target.
- Possession: 58.3% on average.
- Clean sheets: 0% of matches (0% at home).
- Both teams scored in 67% of their matches.
- Corners: 6.7 a match.
- Discipline: 1.7 yellow cards a match.
- Average Sportmonks player rating: 6.91.
AFC Bournemouth: form and key numbers
In style AFC Bournemouth play long and direct, are strong in the air.
- Expected goals: 1.44 a match created, 1.20 conceded (goals minus xG: -1.6).
- Shots: 12.8 a match, 5.0 on target.
- Possession: 48.0% on average.
- Clean sheets: 0% of matches (0% away).
- Both teams scored in 83% of their matches.
- Corners: 4.7 a match.
- Discipline: 3.0 yellow cards a match.
- Average Sportmonks player rating: 6.70.
Manchester United vs AFC Bournemouth: season averages side by side
| Manchester United | Per match this season | AFC Bournemouth |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Matches | 6 |
| 1.5 | Goals scored | 1.2 |
| 1.5 | Goals conceded | 2.2 |
| 1.85 | Expected goals (xG) | 1.44 |
| 1.14 | xG conceded | 1.20 |
| 20.8 | Shots | 12.8 |
| 5.3 | On target | 5.0 |
| 58.3 | Possession % | 48.0 |
| 0% | Clean sheets % | 0% |
| 67% | Both teams scored % | 83% |
| 6.7 | Corners | 4.7 |
| 1.7 | Yellow cards | 3.0 |
| 6.91 | Average rating | 6.70 |
Players to watch
Manchester United
- Youri Tielemans CMF · Ball-winning midfielder · Moneyball Score 69 · Ball circulator, Press-resistant (top 6% of his position)
- Kobbie Mainoo CMF · Ball-winning midfielder · Moneyball Score 69 · Secure passer, Dribbler (top 1% of his position)
AFC Bournemouth
- Adrien Truffert LB · Defensive full-back · Moneyball Score 73 · Ball-winner, Reads the game (top 3% of his position)
- James Hill CB · Stopper · Moneyball Score 67 · Long passer, Duel winner (top 7% of his position)
Scouting spotlight: Marcus Rashford
Marcus Rashford, 28 · Manchester United · LWF · Inside forward · Moneyball Score 70
Marcus Rashford, 28, plays as a winger for Manchester United in the Premier League. Strongest for his role in key passes and dispossessed. Weakest in big chances created. Moneyball Scout, the engine behind our Scouting Players Research, rates him against every winger in Europe's top five leagues - and this is what he does better than almost all of them.
Percentile against his position on each figure: 50 is the average winger, 90 the top tenth.
Positions he can play
- LW · Winger Natural, 70
- RW · Winger Accomplished, 66
Where he is strongest
| Figure | His number | Better than |
|---|---|---|
| Key passes | 3.30 / 90 | 96% |
| Dispossessed | 0.25 / 90 | 94% |
| Shots | 3.30 / 90 | 89% |
| Fouls won | 2.03 / 90 | 80% |
| Successful dribbles | 2.03 / 90 | 77% |
Roles he suits
- ★★★★½ Dribbling forward Second striker
- ★★★★½ Pressing forward Centre-forward
- ★★★★ Dribbling playmaker Attacking midfielder
Scout's notes: Chance creator, Press-resistant, High shot volume.
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Manchester United vs AFC Bournemouth prediction
Manchester United should have more of the ball, with AFC Bournemouth likely to sit in a compact block and look to break; Manchester United work the ball wide and cross; AFC Bournemouth are a threat in the air and from set pieces. Moneyball's model expects about 3.1 goals - 1.92 for Manchester United and 1.18 for AFC Bournemouth - with over 2.5 goals at 60% and both teams scoring at 60%. Manchester United have the stronger numbers, and we expect them to make home advantage count.
Prediction: Manchester United 2-1 AFC Bournemouth
Manchester United vs AFC Bournemouth betting tips
- Tip 1: Manchester United win or draw (double chance) 78% between them
- Tip 2: Over 2.5 goals 60% by the model, 3.10 goals expected
- Tip 3: Both teams to score: yes 60% by the model
- Tip 4: Over 3.5 cards the two sides average 4.7 cards a match between them
- Tip 5: Over 9.5 corners 11.3 corners a match between them
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Manchester United vs AFC Bournemouth: questions and answers
When is Manchester United vs AFC Bournemouth?
Manchester United vs AFC Bournemouth is on Sunday 25 October 2026, kick-off 14:00 UTC, in Premier League Gameweek 8.
Where is Manchester United vs AFC Bournemouth played?
At Old Trafford, Manchester, Manchester United's home ground.
Who will win Manchester United vs AFC Bournemouth?
Manchester United are the favourites: Manchester United 54%, draw 23%, AFC Bournemouth 22%. Our prediction is Manchester United 2-1 AFC Bournemouth.
Who is the player to watch in Manchester United vs AFC Bournemouth?
Marcus Rashford of Manchester United: a inside forward with a Moneyball Score of 70 against every winger in Europe's top five leagues.
How many goals will there be in Manchester United vs AFC Bournemouth?
Moneyball's model expects about 3.1 goals, with over 2.5 goals at 60%.
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