Manchester City come to Bournemouth needing a win to keep the Premier League title dream alive. The Cherries, sitting comfortably sixth, have nothing to lose and everything to prove. Tuesday night at the Vitality Stadium is going to be anything but quiet.
Bournemouth vs Manchester City: Match Info
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Match | Bournemouth vs Manchester City |
| Competition | Premier League 2025–26 (Matchday 37) |
| Venue | Vitality Stadium, Bournemouth |
| Date & Time | Tuesday, May 19, 2026 |
| Kick-off | 7:30 PM BST / 12:00 AM IST (Wed) / 2:30 PM ET |
How to Watch Bournemouth vs Manchester City?
Fans in the UK can watch Bournemouth vs Manchester City on Amazon Prime Video, TNT Sports 3, and Sky Sports Main Event at 7:30 PM BST on Tuesday, May 19, 2026. Indian viewers can follow on FanCode. For live match updates, head over to TechnoSports. My Football Facts
Why This Game Is Huge
Manchester City sit second on 77 points — two behind Arsenal with two games to play — and arrive off a 3-0 win over Crystal Palace that kept the title race alive. A win here is non-negotiable if they are to have any chance of pipping Arsenal to the crown.
Bournemouth, ranked sixth on 55 points, have been one of the stories of the season. Their record of 13 wins, 16 draws and seven defeats represents a genuinely impressive campaign under Andoni Iraola.
Key Form Guide
Manchester City have won their last three successive games, scoring 21 goals in their last 10 matches, averaging 2.1 per game, and keeping five clean sheets.
Bournemouth have been equally solid, going unbeaten in their last five with recent wins over Crystal Palace (3-0) and Fulham (1-0).
Team News & Absences
Bournemouth will be without Ryan Christie (suspension), Matai Akinmboni, Julio Soler and Lewis Cook through injury.
Manchester City have just one unavailable player — Rodri, who continues to nurse an injury. Haaland, Foden, Reijnders and Doku are all expected to be available. easyodds
Predicted Lineups
Bournemouth: Petrovic; Smith, Senesi, Diakite, Truffert; Adams, Tavernier; Adli, Scott, Kluivert; Kroupi.
Manchester City: Donnarumma; Nunes, Dias, Gvardiol, Ait-Nouri; Gonzalez, Reijnders; Foden, Cherki, Doku; Haaland.
Head-to-Head & Prediction
Manchester City beat Bournemouth 3-1 in each of the two most recent meetings and have won nine of the last ten Premier League encounters between the sides.
Over 2.5 goals have been scored in eight of the last ten head-to-head meetings — expect an open, goal-heavy contest. Squawka
Prediction: Bournemouth 1–2 Manchester City
FAQs
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Q: What is at stake for Manchester City in the Bournemouth vs Manchester City Premier League fixture?
City are two points behind league leaders Arsenal with two games remaining — making this a must-win if Pep Guardiola’s side are to have any realistic chance of claiming the 2025–26 Premier League title.
