Bournemouth vs Manchester United prediction 20.03.2026 | Premier League
AFC Bournemouth
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Manchester United
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3.90
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- Competition: Premier League
- Date: Friday, 20th March 2026
- Kickoff: 20:00 UK / 21:00 CET
- Venue: Vitality Stadium (Bournemouth)
On Friday night, Bournemouth and Manchester United will open another interesting Premier League round. Both teams played solidly lately and will welcome the upcoming clash with a lot of confidence. Can Bournemouth hurt the Red Devils' chances of returning to the Champions League? Let's break down the match and find the best betting option.
AFC Bournemouth vs Manchester United Head to Head (H2H) stats
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Manchester United
4 : 4
AFC Bournemouth
Premier League
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Manchester United
4 : 1
AFC Bournemouth
Premier League Summer Series
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AFC Bournemouth
1 : 1
Manchester United
Premier League
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Manchester United
0 : 3
AFC Bournemouth
Premier League
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AFC Bournemouth
2 : 2
Manchester United
Premier League
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Manchester United
0 : 3
AFC Bournemouth
Premier League
Bournemouth are slightly better than Manchester United lately, having won two of five H2H matches, with three draws. In the only meeting this season, it was 4-4. In one of the most interesting games of the season, the Red Devils were better, but the guests found a way to one point at Old Trafford.
Bournemouth team overview
Bournemouth have another mid-table season. They could even sneak into the Conference League position in the upcoming weeks. Bournemouth are on an impressive nine-game winning streak. However, their last four matches were draws. Last weekend, Andoni Iraola's team played 0-0 on the road against Burnley. The guests ended with xG of 2.55, but their inefficiency cost them two more points. Now, Bournemouth will welcome Manchester United at the home stadium, where they have lost only two of the last 14 matches.
The most recent run of draws left Bournemouth's manager, Andoni Iraola, frustrated. He said, "In the Premier League, sometimes four draws is a great result, depending on how we played. I don't feel that is what has happened in these four games. Probably the first one against West Ham was a good point, but the other three, I think, we were better than the opposition. Now we have three very difficult games. We are in a good position still, but it could have been much better."
Justin Kluivert, Lewis Cook, and Julio Soler are injured and will not play on Friday night. Also, Tyler Adams is questionable for the upcoming tie.
Last matches of AFC Bournemouth
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Burnley
0 : 0
AFC Bournemouth
Premier League
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AFC Bournemouth
0 : 0
Brentford
Premier League
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AFC Bournemouth
1 : 1
Sunderland
Premier League
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West Ham United
0 : 0
AFC Bournemouth
Premier League
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Everton
1 : 2
AFC Bournemouth
Premier League
AFC Bournemouth lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
Djordje Petrovic
Defenders
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15
Adam Smith
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23
James Hill
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5
Marcos Senesi
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3
Adrien Truffert
Midfielders
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10
Ryan Christie
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22
Junior Kroupi
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8
Alex Scott
Forwards
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16
Marcus Tavernier
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9
Evanilson
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37
Rayan
Manchester United team overview
Manchester United returned to the right track with Michael Carrick. After the unconvincing first part of the season, they slowly progressed, and now it seems realistic that we will see the Red Devils in the Champions League next autumn. Manchester United are in impressive form, with seven victories in the last nine matches. In the most recent outing, Carrick's team won 3-1 at home against Aston Villa.
Michael Carrick is doing an excellent job at Old Trafford. Manchester United have won more points than any other team in the Premier League since Carrick came. Although he was planned only as a permanent solution, his outstanding results are close to convincing the board to give him a permanent spot.
Manchester United doesn't have big injury problems, either. They will be without Matthijs de Ligt, Lisandro Martinez, and Patrick Dorgu.
Last matches of Manchester United
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Manchester United
3 : 1
Aston Villa
Premier League
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Newcastle United
2 : 1
Manchester United
Premier League
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Manchester United
2 : 1
Crystal Palace
Premier League
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Everton
0 : 1
Manchester United
Premier League
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West Ham United
1 : 1
Manchester United
Premier League
Manchester United lineup
Goalkeeper
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31
Senne Lammens
Defenders
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2
Diogo Dalot
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15
Leny Yoro
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5
Harry Maguire
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23
Luke Shaw
Midfielders
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18
Casemiro
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8
Bruno Fernandes
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37
Kobbie Mainoo
Forwards
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16
Amad Diallo
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19
Bryan Mbeumo
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10
Matheus Cunha
Prediction
Bournemouth scored at least one goal in six of the last seven matches at Vitality Stadium. On the other hand, Manchester United scored in every one of the previous 13 road games. Also, these two teams played 4-4 in the only meeting this season. We should expect another tie with goals on both sides on Friday night.
3 Reasons why we should expect goals on both sides
- Bournemouth scored at least one goal in six of the last seven matches at the home stadium
- Manchester United scored in every one of the previous 13 road games
- Bournemouth and Manchester United played 4-4 in the last H2H match
Main prediction AFC Bournemouth - Manchester United
Both Teams to Score
Best Odds:
Megapari
1.50
AFC Bournemouth vs Manchester United standings in Premier League
| Regular Season | P | W | D | L |
G - A
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GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 31 | 21 | 7 | 3 | 61 - 22 | +39 | 70 |
| 2 | Manchester City | 30 | 18 | 7 | 5 | 60 - 28 | +32 | 61 |
| 3 | Manchester United | 30 | 15 | 9 | 6 | 54 - 41 | +13 | 54 |
| 4 | Aston Villa | 30 | 15 | 6 | 9 | 40 - 37 | +3 | 51 |
| 5 | Liverpool | 30 | 14 | 7 | 9 | 49 - 40 | +9 | 49 |
| 6 | Chelsea | 30 | 13 | 9 | 8 | 53 - 35 | +18 | 48 |
| 7 | Brentford | 30 | 13 | 6 | 11 | 46 - 42 | +4 | 45 |
| 8 | Everton | 30 | 12 | 7 | 11 | 34 - 35 | -1 | 43 |
| 9 | Newcastle United | 30 | 12 | 6 | 12 | 43 - 43 | 0 | 42 |
| 10 | AFC Bournemouth | 30 | 9 | 14 | 7 | 44 - 46 | -2 | 41 |
| 11 | Fulham | 30 | 12 | 5 | 13 | 40 - 43 | -3 | 41 |
| 12 | Brighton & Hove Albion | 30 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 39 - 36 | +3 | 40 |
| 13 | Sunderland | 30 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 30 - 35 | -5 | 40 |
| 14 | Crystal Palace | 30 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 33 - 35 | -2 | 39 |
| 15 | Leeds United | 30 | 7 | 11 | 12 | 37 - 48 | -11 | 32 |
| 16 | Tottenham Hotspur | 30 | 7 | 9 | 14 | 40 - 47 | -7 | 30 |
| 17 | Nottingham Forest | 30 | 7 | 8 | 15 | 28 - 43 | -15 | 29 |
| 18 | West Ham United | 30 | 7 | 8 | 15 | 36 - 55 | -19 | 29 |
| 19 | Burnley | 30 | 4 | 8 | 18 | 32 - 58 | -26 | 20 |
| 20 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | 31 | 3 | 8 | 20 | 24 - 54 | -30 | 17 |