Bournemouth vs Manchester City prediction 30.03.2025 | FA Cup

• Competition: FA Cup
• Date: Sunday, 30th March 2025
• Kickoff: 16:30 UK / 17:30 CET
• Venue: Vitality Stadium (Bournemouth)

Most of the 2024/25 season was a fairytale for Bournemouth. However, after struggles in the last few weeks, the team from Vitality Stadium have fallen to a more realistic mid-table. Bournemouth won only one of the previous five matches in all competitions. In the last game before the international break, Andoni Iraola's team lost 2-1 at home against Brentford. The home side surely deserved more as they finished the match with xG of 1.65, while the guests had 0.82, but still took all three points. 

Manchester City are far from their usual level. Pep Guardiola's team is fifth on the table and could be very satisfied with fighting for the Championship spot, given how they looked for most of the season. Manchester City won only two of the last six matches. In the previous game, they played 2-2 at home against Brighton. The teams were pretty even, so splitting points seemed the most realistic outcome. 

Bournemouth vs Manchester City pick: Under 3.5 goals

Bournemouth have had some efficiency issues lately. They scored only five goals in the last five matches. On the other hand, Manchester City allowed six goals in the previous five games. The upcoming FA Cup tie at Vitality Stadium should be with a maximum of three goals.