Bournemouth v Man United betting tips and predictions &#8211; The Red Devils to go marching on?

Mar 18, 2026 - 08:30

Man United open Premier League gameweek 31 with a clash against Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium on Friday night.

The reverse fixture ended 4-4 at Old Trafford in December. Betfred chalk up a repeat of that scoreline at a chunky 125/1.

Bournemouth v Man United betting tips, team news and how to watch

Bournemouth v Man United best bets

Both teams to score and Man United to win – 12/5 with BOYLE Sports
Benjamin Sesko to score anytime – 11/8 with Betfred
Bet Builder: Sesko to score anytime, both teams to score, most goals in 2nd half – 5/1 on bet365

Bournemouth v Man United latest odds

Find the latest Bournemouth v Man United betting odds here, odds courtesy of Betfred and are subject to change.

Bournemouth – 2/1
Draw – 11/4
Man United – 11/10

Bournemouth v Man United predictions

Man United are on a tear since Michael Carrick took over in interim charge in February. Winning seven of his nine matches in charge. Losing just once.

It’s rocketed the Red Devils into third place in the Premier League, leaving them six points clear of Chelsea in sixth and looking comfortable for Champions League qualification.

Their latest victory over Aston Villa, meant there’s been a 14 points swing over the Villans since Carrick took charge.

United open up the gameweek away at the Vitality Stadium. A ground they haven’t won at since 2023.

The two clubs have played out three draws in their last four meetings. Both teams to score and the match to end in a draw is at 16/5 with Betfred.

Bournemouth are one of the Premier League’s most enigmatic teams in the Premier League. Capable of thwarting big-hitting opponents like Liverpool this season. But have racked up their 14th draw of the season against Burnley last time out.

Manager Andoni Iraola has a growing reputation in England, but stopping the United-express train right now, will be a feather in his cap.

Carrick has simplified things since replacing Ruben Amorim in the United hot seat. It’s freed up Bruno Fernandes to be five assists away from breaking the all-time PL assist record (held by Thierry Henry and Kevin de Bruyne).

He’s also got the club’s expensively-assembled front players Bryan Mbeumo, Matheus Cunha and Benjamin Sesko all firing.

History suggests this will be a close encounter, but Carrick’s attacking options may swing it in United’s favour.

Bournemouth v Man United betting tips

Both teams to score and Man United to win – 12/5 with BOYLE Sports

Past results suggests this match on the South Coast will end in a score draw. As mentioned three of the last four meetings have ended this way. But United are the top in form right now and if anyone is to edge it, the Red Devils may well steal all three points.

Benjamin Sesko to score anytime – 11/8 with Betfred

The former RB Leipzig striker looked like a spare part under Amorim, but despite not starting every match under Carrick, he’s manage to plunder five goals in his last seven games.

Bet Builder: Sesko to score anytime, both teams to score, most goals in 2nd half – 5/1 on bet365

The bet builder incorporates Sesko in his richest vein of form since signing for Man United in the summer. Both teams to score that has hit in this fixture in three of the last four times. Watch out for Rayan, buoyed by his first Brazil national team call-up.

And to follow the theme of the 4-4 draw at Old Trafford, most goals scored in the second half.

Bournemouth v Man United predicted lineups

Bournemouth (4-2-3-1): Petrovic; Smith, Hill, Senesi, Truffert; Scott, Tavernier; Rayan, Brooks, Kroupi Jr; Evanilson

Man United (4-3-3): Lammens; Shaw, Maguire, Yoro, Dalot; Casemiro, Mainoo, Fernandes; Cunha, Mbeumo, Amad

How to watch Bournemouth v Man United

Location: Vitality Stadium, Bournemouth UK
Date and time: Friday 20th March 2026, 8pm
How to watch: Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Premier League, Sky Sports Ultra HD

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