In arguably the biggest game of this season’s quarterfinals of the English FA Cup, Premier League sides AFC Bournemouth and Manchester City will lock horns at the Vitality Stadium on Sunday, March 29th, 2025.
Match Overview
From the onset, both teams will certainly fight for the ultimate prize, as this competition represents one of their last chances for silverware this season. It’s a one-legged tie, with extra-time and penalties to decide the winner if it ends in a stalemate after 90 minutes.
In the previous round, Bournemouth eliminated Wolves via a 5-4 penalty shootout victory after a 1-1 draw. Meanwhile, a Nico O’Reilly brace and a strike from Kevin De Bruyne helped Manchester City secure a 3-1 win over Plymouth Argyle to book their place in the Last Eight.
Before the international break, Bournemouth suffered a 2-1 defeat to Brentford, while Manchester City played out a 2-2 draw with Brighton in the Premier League.
Bournemouth Recent Form Analysis
Bournemouth are winless in their last five matches across all competitions, drawing two and losing three. During that period, they have scored five goals and conceded eight.
- Last Five Games: 2 draws, 3 losses
- Latest Result: Bournemouth 2-3 Brentford
Manchester City Recent Form Analysis
Manchester City have also had an inconsistent run, with just two wins in their last five games across all competitions. They’ve drawn once and lost twice, scoring and conceding six goals in that time.
- Last Five Games: 2 wins, 1 draw, 2 losses
- Latest Result: Manchester City 2-2 Brighton
Head-to-Head (Last Five Games)
- Bournemouth 2-1 Manchester City
- Bournemouth 0-1 Manchester City
- Manchester City 6-1 Bournemouth
- Bournemouth 1-4 Manchester City
- Manchester City 4-0 Bournemouth
Bournemouth’s shock win earlier this season adds intrigue to a fixture that City have historically dominated.
Our Prediction for Bournemouth vs Manchester City
Both teams have been leaky at the back recently, and with Bournemouth having already defeated Manchester City once this season, this tie promises to be unpredictable. We tip Both Teams to Score (YES) with odds of 1.40 on 1xBet. Punters can also stake on Over 2.5 goals, with odds of 1.44 on 1xBet.
Player to Watch
Antoine Semenyo – The Ghanaian winger has been a bright spot for Bournemouth this season, with nine goals and five assists in 32 appearances. His pace and attacking intent could trouble City’s high line and make him a key threat in this quarterfinal clash.
Related Article: Semenyo Shines in England: Salary and Prospects of the Young Ghanaian Winger
Best Odds and Betting Tips
- Both Teams to Score (YES) – 1.40 on 1xBet
- Over 2.5 Goals – 1.44 on 1xBet
