Match preview

AFC Bournemouth (17th, 3 pts) host Manchester United (12th, 5 pts) at Vitality Stadium on Saturday 8 May, kick-off 15:00.

AFC Bournemouth are in mixed form, having drawn 3 and lost 2 of their last five league games (scored 6, conceded 8). Manchester United are in mixed form, having won 1, drawn 2 and lost 2 of their last five league games (scored 8, conceded 8).

The last league meeting, in March 2026, finished AFC Bournemouth 2–2 Manchester United.

Varless AI expects around 1.6 goals for Bournemouth and 1.6 for Man Utd, making Bournemouth 38% to win, the draw 25% and Man Utd 38%. The numbers point to goals, with over 2.5 at 60%.