Bournemouth vs Man City preview with Sofascore Rating
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14. авг 2026.Bournemouth vs Man City preview with Sofascore Rating
Round 37 of the Premier League takes us to Vitality Stadium, where Bournemouth host Manchester City in a meeting of contrasting styles. The Cherries sit right around even in goals scored and conceded, while City arrive with the league’s standout possession and passing numbers. It is not started yet, but the data already tells a clear story.
Numbers that shape the matchup
Bournemouth have scored 56 and conceded 52, with 497 total shots and 171 on target. They average 50.2 percent possession and complete 79.9 percent of passes. City bring heavier output across the board: 75 goals for, only 32 against, 564 shots and 197 on target.
In chance creation, City post 117 big chances and 92 big chances created, while Bournemouth list 85 and 56. Clean sheets also tilt to the visitors at 16 to 11. On Sofascore, the team average Sofascore Rating reads 7.03 for City and 6.80 for Bournemouth.
Passing control vs direct routes
City’s passing volume is massive at 21,325 total passes with 88.6 percent accuracy. They are strong in the opposition half too, hitting 86.1 percent there. Bournemouth’s totals are lower at 14,796 passes and 79.9 percent accuracy, but they split their build-up evenly and are not shy about going long.
Crossing could be a theme. Bournemouth attempt 702 crosses but land 18.2 percent, while City try 588 with a sharper 27.7 percent accuracy. Corners favor City 229 to 202, which pairs well with their territorial play.
Expected lineups and shape
Both sides are listed in a 4-2-3-1. For Bournemouth, the current projected XI includes Đorđe Petrović in goal; a back four of Adam Smith, James Hill, Marcos Senesi and Adrien Truffert; Tyler Adams and Alex Scott in midfield; Eli Junior Kroupi, Rayan and Marcus Tavernier behind striker Evanilson.
City’s projected XI features Gianluigi Donnarumma; a back line of Matheus Nunes, Abdukodir Khusanov, Marc Guéhi and Nico O’Reilly; Nico González and Bernardo Silva in midfield; Antoine Semenyo, Rayan Cherki and Jérémy Doku supporting Erling Haaland up front. Individual form lines are solid: Doku carries a 7.44 average Sofascore Rating, Haaland 7.32, and Guéhi 7.32, while Senesi leads Bournemouth at 7.23 with Rayan at 7.09.
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Round 37 of the Premier League takes us to Vitality Stadium, where Bournemouth host Manchester City in a meeting of contrasting styles. The Cherries sit right around even in goals scored and conceded, while City arrive with the league’s standout possession and passing numbers. It is not started yet, but the data already tells a clear story.
Numbers that shape the matchup
Bournemouth have scored 56 and conceded 52, with 497 total shots and 171 on target. They average 50.2 percent possession and complete 79.9 percent of passes. City bring heavier output across the board: 75 goals for, only 32 against, 564 shots and 197 on target.
In chance creation, City post 117 big chances and 92 big chances created, while Bournemouth list 85 and 56. Clean sheets also tilt to the visitors at 16 to 11. On Sofascore, the team average Sofascore Rating reads 7.03 for City and 6.80 for Bournemouth.
Passing control vs direct routes
City’s passing volume is massive at 21,325 total passes with 88.6 percent accuracy. They are strong in the opposition half too, hitting 86.1 percent there. Bournemouth’s totals are lower at 14,796 passes and 79.9 percent accuracy, but they split their build-up evenly and are not shy about going long.
Crossing could be a theme. Bournemouth attempt 702 crosses but land 18.2 percent, while City try 588 with a sharper 27.7 percent accuracy. Corners favor City 229 to 202, which pairs well with their territorial play.
Expected lineups and shape
Both sides are listed in a 4-2-3-1. For Bournemouth, the current projected XI includes Đorđe Petrović in goal; a back four of Adam Smith, James Hill, Marcos Senesi and Adrien Truffert; Tyler Adams and Alex Scott in midfield; Eli Junior Kroupi, Rayan and Marcus Tavernier behind striker Evanilson.
City’s projected XI features Gianluigi Donnarumma; a back line of Matheus Nunes, Abdukodir Khusanov, Marc Guéhi and Nico O’Reilly; Nico González and Bernardo Silva in midfield; Antoine Semenyo, Rayan Cherki and Jérémy Doku supporting Erling Haaland up front. Individual form lines are solid: Doku carries a 7.44 average Sofascore Rating, Haaland 7.32, and Guéhi 7.32, while Senesi leads Bournemouth at 7.23 with Rayan at 7.09.
Transitions, duels and set pieces
Bournemouth thrive in quick moments with 45 fast breaks and 9 goals from them, close to City’s 42 and 9. The Cherries attempt more dribbles overall, though City are cleaner in execution, winning more than half their duels and 57.5 percent of aerials.
Defensively, City allow 347 shots and 120 on target, compared with Bournemouth’s 451 and 152, which suggests the visitors limit volume effectively. Goalkeepers may not be overly busy, but Bournemouth’s 103 saves to City’s 87 hint at where more pressure could fall.
Odds, referee and small margins
Featured full-time odds list Bournemouth at 10/3, the draw at 10/3 and Manchester City at 67/100. The Asian handicap sits at Bournemouth +0.75 at 41/40 and City -0.75 at 33/40. Market signals point to City, but the margins in one-off Premier League matches are never trivial.
Anthony Taylor takes charge. Across 653 games, he has shown 2,472 yellow cards and 67 reds. The Vitality Stadium’s tight 11,307 capacity should keep things lively, especially on set pieces where both teams regularly rack up corners.
As always, you can follow the match live on Sofascore for instant updates, momentum swings and every player’s Sofascore Rating in real time. When the whistle goes, the data keeps you a step ahead.