Manchester United vs AFC Bournemouth prediction: Premier League, 25 October 2026
AFC Bournemouth beat Manchester United 3-0 away in the Premier League on Sunday 25 October 2026, in Matchday 8. The match was played at Old Trafford in Manchester.
Match recap: Manchester United 0-3 AFC Bournemouth, Premier League, 25 October 2026
AFC Bournemouth beat Manchester United 3-0 away in the Premier League on Sunday 25 October 2026, in Matchday 8. The match was played at Old Trafford in Manchester.
Score period by period
| Period | Manchester United | AFC Bournemouth |
|---|---|---|
| First half | 0 | 2 |
| Second half | 0 | 1 |
AFC Bournemouth led 2-0 at half-time and added one more goal after the break.
Match statistics
| Statistic | Manchester United | AFC Bournemouth |
|---|---|---|
| Corners | 5 | 4 |
| Yellow cards | 4 | 1 |
| Red cards | 0 | 0 |
Prediction and analysis
Key match factor
Recent form separates the sides most sharply. AFC Bournemouth have 4 wins, 5 draws and 1 loss in their last 10 matches, scoring 18 and conceding 10, while Manchester United have 3 wins, 3 draws and 4 losses, scoring 17 and conceding 15. Over the last five, it is 13 points against 2.
Our prediction
AFC Bournemouth hold a slight edge for Manchester United vs AFC Bournemouth, Sunday 25 October 2026.
AFC Bournemouth arrive on a run of 4 straight wins, the latest a 3-0 win over AC Milan, while Manchester United lost 4-1 to Como 1907 in their most recent match. The table is tight. Both sides sit on 6 points, with AFC Bournemouth 12th and Manchester United 13th. The two league meetings listed both ended level, the latest 2-2 on Friday 20 March 2026, so form tips this towards an away win, by a slight margin.
Who is favoured for Manchester United vs AFC Bournemouth?
AFC Bournemouth are the slight favourites for Manchester United vs AFC Bournemouth on Sunday 25 October 2026, carried by 13 points from their last five matches against 2 for the hosts.
When and where Manchester United vs AFC Bournemouth is played
Manchester United host AFC Bournemouth in the Premier League on Sunday 25 October 2026. The fixture belongs to Matchday 8. It is played at Old Trafford in Manchester. The stadium holds 74197 spectators.
Key facts
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Competition | Premier League |
| Round | Matchday 8 |
| Date | 25 October 2026 |
| Kick-off | 14:00 (UK time) |
| Venue | Old Trafford |
| City | Manchester |
Recent form: Manchester United and AFC Bournemouth
The figures cover 10 matches for Manchester United between Monday 13 April 2026 and Saturday 10 October 2026, and 10 matches for AFC Bournemouth between Wednesday 22 April 2026 and Thursday 17 September 2026.
Manchester United won 5, drew 2 and lost 3 of 10 matches, scoring 19 goals and conceding 11, with a sequence of D-L-W-W-L, newest first, a home record of 4 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses from 7, and an away record of 1 win, 1 draw and 1 loss from 3. Their most recent result was a 1-1 draw with Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League.
3W 3D 4L in 10 games1.7 scored · 1.5 conceded per gameHome 2W-1D-1L · Away 1W-2D-3L
| Date | Opponent | Venue | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21/10/2026 | Como 1907 | Away | 1-4 | L | UEFA Champions League |
| 18/10/2026 | Leeds United | Away | 1-1 | D | Premier League |
| 13/10/2026 | Atletico Madrid | Away | 0-2 | L | UEFA Champions League |
| 10/10/2026 | Tottenham Hotspur | Home | 1-1 | D | Premier League |
| 13/09/2026 | Manchester City | Home | 0-1 | L | Premier League |
| 10/09/2026 | Sabah Masazir | Home | 4-0 | W | UEFA Champions League |
| 06/09/2026 | Everton FC | Away | 2-2 | D | Premier League |
| 30/08/2026 | Ipswich Town | Home | 5-2 | W | Premier League |
| 22/08/2026 | Hull City | Away | 0-2 | L | Premier League |
| 24/05/2026 | Brighton & Hove Albion | Away | 3-0 | W | Premier League |
AFC Bournemouth won 3, drew 6 and lost 1 of 10 matches, scoring 16 goals and conceding 12, with a sequence of W-D-D-D-L, newest first, a home record of 1 win and 4 draws from 5, and an away record of 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss from 5. Their most recent result was a 2-1 win over Real Sociedad San Sebastian in the UEFA Europa League.
4W 5D 1L in 10 games1.8 scored · 1.0 conceded per gameHome 3W-3D-0L · Away 1W-2D-1L
| Date | Opponent | Venue | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22/10/2026 | AC Milan | Home | 3-0 | W | UEFA Europa League |
| 18/10/2026 | Sunderland AFC | Home | 2-0 | W | Premier League |
| 15/10/2026 | SK Sturm Graz | Home | 3-0 | W | UEFA Europa League |
| 17/09/2026 | Real Sociedad San Sebastian | Away | 2-1 | W | UEFA Europa League |
| 12/09/2026 | Brentford FC | Home | 2-2 | D | Premier League |
| 05/09/2026 | Newcastle United | Away | 2-2 | D | Premier League |
| 29/08/2026 | Everton FC | Home | 1-1 | D | Premier League |
| 23/08/2026 | Manchester City | Away | 1-2 | L | Premier League |
| 24/05/2026 | Nottingham Forest | Away | 1-1 | D | Premier League |
| 19/05/2026 | Manchester City | Home | 1-1 | D | Premier League |
Manchester United and AFC Bournemouth squads
Manchester United squad (36 players)
| No. | Player | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lammens, Senne | Goalkeeper |
| 2 | Dalot, Diogo | Defender |
| 3 | Mazraoui, Noussair | Defender |
| 4 | De Ligt, Matthijs | Defender |
| 5 | Maguire, Harry | Defender |
| 6 | Martinez, Lisandro | Defender |
| 7 | Mount, Mason | Midfielder |
| 8 | Fernandes, Bruno | Midfielder |
| 9 | Rashford, Marcus | Forward |
| 10 | Cunha, Matheus | Forward |
| 11 | Zirkzee, Joshua | Forward |
| 12 | Darlow, Karl | Goalkeeper |
| 13 | Dorgu, Patrick | Defender |
| 15 | Yoro, Leny | Defender |
| 16 | Diallo, Amad | Forward |
| 17 | Santos, Andrey | Midfielder |
| 18 | Tielemans, Youri | Midfielder |
| 19 | Mbeumo, Bryan | Forward |
| 20 | Baleba, Carlos | Midfielder |
| 22 | Heaton, Tom | Goalkeeper |
| 23 | Shaw, Luke | Defender |
| 25 | Ugarte, Manuel | Midfielder |
| 26 | Heaven, Ayden | Defender |
| 27 | Thompson, Tynan | Forward |
| 30 | Sesko, Benjamin | Forward |
| 31 | Lacey, Shea | Midfielder |
| 37 | Mainoo, Kobbie | Midfielder |
| 38 | Fletcher, Jack | Midfielder |
| 39 | Fletcher, Tyler | Midfielder |
| 41 | Amass, Harry | Defender |
| 45 | Mee, Dermot | Goalkeeper |
| 56 | Kamason, Jaydan | Defender |
| 57 | Armer, Daniel | Defender |
| 65 | Munro, Reece | Defender |
| 71 | Heath, Fred | Goalkeeper |
| 77 | Gabriel, JJ | Forward |
AFC Bournemouth squad (30 players)
| No. | Player | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Petrovic, Djordje | Goalkeeper |
| 2 | Araujo, Julian | Defender |
| 3 | Truffert, Adrien | Defender |
| 4 | Cook, Lewis | Midfielder |
| 5 | Hill, James | Defender |
| 6 | Soler, Julio | Defender |
| 7 | Brooks, David | Forward |
| 8 | Scott, Alex | Midfielder |
| 9 | Evanilson | Forward |
| 10 | Christie, Ryan | Midfielder |
| 11 | Gannon-Doak, Ben | Forward |
| 12 | Adams, Tyler | Midfielder |
| 14 | Silva, Antonio | Defender |
| 15 | Smith, Adam | Defender |
| 16 | Tavernier, Marcus | Forward |
| 17 | Forster, Fraser | Goalkeeper |
| 18 | Diakite, Bafode | Defender |
| 19 | Kluivert, Justin | Midfielder |
| 20 | Di Gregorio, Michele | Goalkeeper |
| 21 | Adli, Amine | Forward |
| 22 | Kroupi, Eli Junior | Forward |
| 24 | Juanlu | Defender |
| 27 | Toth, Alex | Midfielder |
| 28 | Aarons, Max | Defender |
| 29 | Jebbison, Daniel | Forward |
| 30 | Rodriguez, Alvaro | Forward |
| 37 | Rayan | Forward |
| 44 | Milosavljevic, Veljko | Defender |
| 47 | Winterburn, Ben | Midfielder |
| 55 | Allan, Mack | Goalkeeper |
Current Premier League standings
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | F-A | Diff | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal FC | 8 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 13-5 | +8 | 21 |
| 2 | Manchester City | 7 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 15-6 | +9 | 18 |
| 3 | Brighton & Hove Albion | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 21-5 | +16 | 13 |
| 4 | Everton FC | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 8-9 | -1 | 10 |
| 5 | Chelsea FC | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 12-14 | -2 | 10 |
| 15 | AFC Bournemouth | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 8-7 | +1 | 6 |
| 16 | Manchester United | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 9-9 | +0 | 6 |
Head-to-head between Manchester United and AFC Bournemouth
Manchester United and AFC Bournemouth have two recorded meetings. Both ended in draws. Neither side has a win in those two matches. The most recent meeting was a 2-2 draw at the Vitality Stadium in the Premier League on Friday 20 March 2026.
| Date | Competition | Team | Venue | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20/03/2026 | Premier League | AFC Bournemouth - Manchester United | Vitality Stadium | 2-2 | D |
| 15/12/2025 | Premier League | Manchester United - AFC Bournemouth | Old Trafford | 4-4 | D |
Key data
Manchester United have 7 points from their five most recent results. AFC Bournemouth have 6 from theirs. Across 10 matches, Manchester United won 5 and AFC Bournemouth won 3. The two recorded meetings between the sides both finished level.
Frequently asked questions
What is Manchester United's form before facing AFC Bournemouth?
Manchester United won 5, drew 2 and lost 3 of 10 matches between Monday 13 April 2026 and Saturday 10 October 2026. They scored 19 goals and conceded 11. Their latest result was a 1-1 draw with Tottenham Hotspur.
How have AFC Bournemouth played before the trip to Manchester United?
AFC Bournemouth won 3, drew 6 and lost 1 of 10 matches between Wednesday 22 April 2026 and Thursday 17 September 2026. They scored 16 and conceded 12. Their latest result was a 2-1 win over Real Sociedad San Sebastian.
What is the head-to-head record between Manchester United and AFC Bournemouth?
There are two recorded meetings between the sides. Both were draws. The most recent finished 2-2 at the Vitality Stadium in the Premier League on Friday 20 March 2026.
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