Bournemouth vs Manchester United predictions, Mar 20, 2026

Mar 14, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

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Bournemouth

Man Utd

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As AFC Bournemouth prepares to host Manchester United on March 20, 2026, both teams enter the match with contrasting recent performances. Bournemouth has struggled in their last five fixtures, securing only one win, which raises concerns about their current form and confidence. Conversely, Manchester United has demonstrated greater resilience, achieving three victories in their last five outings, showcasing a more solid tactical approach.

From a tactical perspective, Bournemouth is likely to focus on compact defending and quick counter-attacks to exploit any gaps in Manchester United’s backline. However, they will need to improve their offensive efficiency to capitalize on scoring opportunities. Manchester United, on the other hand, tends to emphasize possession-based play, looking to dictate the tempo and tire out their opponents. Their attacking prowess and ability to break down defenses will be crucial.

Bookmakers have placed odds at 2.89 for a home win and 2.31 for an away victory, reflecting the expectation of a competitive match. Our model suggests a 32.9% probability of a Bournemouth win, compared to 42% for an away victory. Given the stakes and each team’s form, this match promises to be intriguing, albeit unpredictable.

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Bournemouth
32.8%		 Draw
25.3%		 Man Utd
41.9%

Prediction (the most likely score): 1:1

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Betting Odds

1 X 2
bet_at_home 2.91 3.85 2.3
betsson 2.92 3.75 2.32
MarathonBet 3 3.95 2.34 Watch Watch and Bet
WilliamHill 2.9 3.6 2.2
Pinnacle 2.92 3.85 2.33

Latest Results

03.03.26 AFC Bournemouth – Brentford FC – 0:0
28.02.26 AFC Bournemouth – Sunderland AFC – 1:1
21.02.26 West Ham United – AFC Bournemouth – 0:0
10.02.26 Everton – AFC Bournemouth – 1:2
07.02.26 AFC Bournemouth – Aston Villa – 1:1		 04.03.26 Newcastle United – Manchester United – 2:1
01.03.26 Manchester United – Crystal Palace – 2:1
23.02.26 Everton – Manchester United – 0:1
10.02.26 West Ham United – Manchester United – 1:1
07.02.26 Manchester United – Tottenham Hotspur – 2:0

Facts

  • A mid-table team takes on a leader in this match (ranked 9 and 3 in the zone Promotion ~ Champions League (League phase: )).
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Bournemouth won 1.
  • Recent performances by Bournemouth have been up and down (last 5 games: 1 wins).
  • Man Utd is currently in excellent shape (in the last 5 games, wins – 3).
  • The chances of victory for both teams are nearly identical in this match.
  • In the last 18 head-to-head matches, Bournemouth won 4 matches, drew 4 matches, lost 10 matches, and goals 24:37. (average 1.3:2.1).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Bournemouth won 2 matches, drew 2 matches, lost 4 matches, and goals 8:12. (average 1:1.5).

    Latest Head To Head

    15.12.25 Manchester United – AFC Bournemouth – 4:4
    30.07.25 Manchester United – AFC Bournemouth – 4:1
    27.04.25 AFC Bournemouth – Manchester United – 1:1
    22.12.24 Manchester United – AFC Bournemouth – 0:3
    13.04.24 AFC Bournemouth – Manchester United – 2:2

    Standings

    2025/26

    Pl W D L Diff Pts
    1 Arsenal 30 20 7 3 59:22 37 67
    2 Manchester City 29 18 6 5 59:27 32 60
    3 Manchester Utd 29 14 9 6 51:40 11 51
    4 Aston Villa 29 15 6 8 39:34 5 51
    5 Chelsea 29 13 9 7 53:34 19 48
    6 Liverpool 29 14 6 9 48:39 9 48
    7 Brentford 29 13 5 11 44:40 4 44
    8 Everton 29 12 7 10 34:33 1 43
    9 Bournemouth 29 9 13 7 44:46 -2 40
    10 Fulham 29 12 4 13 40:43 -3 40
    11 Sunderland 29 10 10 9 30:34 -4 40
    12 Newcastle 29 11 6 12 42:43 -1 39
    13 Crystal Palace 29 10 8 11 33:35 -2 38
    14 Brighton 29 9 10 10 38:36 2 37
    15 Leeds 29 7 10 12 37:48 -11 31
    16 Tottenham 29 7 8 14 39:46 -7 29
    17 Nottingham 29 7 7 15 28:43 -15 28
    18 West Ham 29 7 7 15 35:54 -19 28
    19 Burnley 29 4 7 18 32:58 -26 19
    20 Wolves 30 3 7 20 22:52 -30 16

    English Premier League Outrights

    1. Arsenal: 1.21 (78.57%)

    2. Manchester City: 4.83 (19.62%)

    3. Manchester United: 101.4 (0.93%)

    4. Liverpool: 325.25 (0.29%)

    5. Chelsea: 325.25 (0.29%)

    6. Aston Villa: 325.25 (0.29%)

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