Manchester United 0-3 Bournemouth: result and AI prediction

Manchester United – Bournemouth, Premier League, Sunday, October 25, 2026 at 02:00 PM (GMT). Venue: Old Trafford

Manchester United is #15 in the table (7 pts) and Bournemouth #17 (6 pts). Manchester United is unbeaten in its last 5 matches. Last 6 head-to-head meetings: Manchester United 1, draws 4, Bournemouth 1. Their last meeting, on March 20, 2026, ended Bournemouth 2-2 Manchester United. Absent for Manchester United: P. Dorgu, K. Mainoo, B. Sesko +4. Absent for Bournemouth: J. Araujo, A. Scott, A. Toth +2.

AI predicted: 2-1 · Final score: 0-3Missed

AI confidence: Medium

AI match recap

This is a pressure match between sides sitting close together in the lower reaches of the table. United need a forceful Old Trafford reaction after an unsettling European defeat, but their injury list leaves Carrick short of midfield protection and natural left-sided balance. Bournemouth have found momentum across all competitions and have recent success in this fixture, although their European schedule gives them a tighter turnaround. Expect United to take the initiative and Bournemouth to target the spaces left behind it.

Head-to-head analysis

This has become an unusually difficult fixture for United: Bournemouth are unbeaten across the recent league sequence, which includes several high-scoring draws and emphatic Bournemouth wins. The pattern points to a match in which United possession has not reliably translated into defensive control.

Injuries and absences

United's absences are concentrated in areas that protect transitions and provide left-sided balance, while Yoro's return is timely for their defensive depth. Bournemouth miss Araujo and Alex Scott, but Kroupi's expected involvement offers Rose an additional attacking option.

Form (last 5)

Manchester UnitedLeague position #15 · 7 ptsD D D
BournemouthLeague position #17 · 6 ptsL L W

Manchester United vs Bournemouth stats

Manchester UnitedBournemouth
Played77
Goals scored109
Goals conceded1013
Clean sheets01

Last meetings

  • 2026-03-20Bournemouth 2-2 Manchester United
  • 2025-12-15Manchester United 4-4 Bournemouth
  • 2025-07-31Manchester United 4-1 Bournemouth
  • 2025-04-27Bournemouth 1-1 Manchester United
  • 2024-12-22Manchester United 0-3 Bournemouth
  • 2024-04-13Bournemouth 2-2 Manchester United

Unavailable players

Manchester United

P. Dorgu, K. Mainoo, B. Sesko, L. Shaw, M. Ugarte, L. Martinez, M. Rashford

Bournemouth

J. Araujo, A. Scott, A. Toth, E. J. Kroupi, V. Milosavljevic

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