Manchester United vs Bournemouth prediction 25.10.2026 | Premier League

Manchester United return to Old Trafford after a dreadful 4:1 Champions League defeat against Como on Wednesday.

Nico Paz scored twice for the Italian hosts, while Anastasios Douvikas and Jacobo Ramon were also on target. Joshua Zirkzee's late goal offered little consolation on another miserable evening for Michael Carrick's side.

Second best for the duration of the contest, United were on course for their worst European defeat since 1994 before their late goal at Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia-

United have now failed to win seven successive matches in all competitions and come into this contest with just seven points picked up from their first seven league fixtures.

Defensive problems remain a major concern. Carrick’s men leaked seven in their last three games, while they failed to keep a clean sheet in ten of 11 competitive fixtures this season.

Head coach Carrick now comes into Sunday’s fixture under increasing pressure after the midweek collapse in Italy. The United boss criticised his team's intensity, while captain Bruno Fernandes also questioned their tactical approach.

Carrick is unable to call on Ayden Heaven, Benjamin Šeško, Lisandro Martínez, Manuel Ugarte, Marcus Rashford and Patrick Dorgu this weekend. 

Amad Diallo and Zirkzee are pushing for recalls after both made positive impacts from the bench in Italy.

Bournemouth arrive in Manchester in high spirits after securing a superb 3:0 victory against AC Milan on Thursday.

Justin Kluivert and Marcus Tavernier converted penalties before Amine Adli completed the scoring with a brilliant free kick. Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan was dismissed for violent conduct on a miserable night for the Italian giants.

Thursday’s memorable result extended Bournemouth's winning run to three matches. Marco Rose's men secured 3:0 and 2:0 victories against Sturm Graz and Sunderland before their midweek success.

Sunday's visitors claimed their first league win of the campaign against Sunderland last weekend. Tavernier opened the scoring before Evanilson secured the points in a one-sided victory. 

A solid run of form has seen the Cherries win five and lose only two of their last ten matches across all competitions.

Bournemouth also boast an excellent recent record against the Red Devils. The Cherries scored ten goals in their last three visits to Old Trafford, including 3:0 wins in 2023 and 2024. 

Head coach Rose is unable to call on Alex Tóth, Alex Scott and Julián Araujo. Tóth has been ruled out for several weeks after suffering a hamstring injury against Milan.

Brazilian forward Evanilson is available while Eli Junior Kroupi is set to return to the squad after resuming training.