Manchester United vs AFC Bournemouth Predictions

• United have taken seven points from their last three games
• Bournemouth are winless in their last six games (L4)
• The Cherries have lost four of their seven away trips, conceding 19 times

Can United move past home setbacks?

Manchester United have dropped five vital points in their previous two home games, losing 1-0 to 10-man Everton and drawing with third-bottom West Ham. Those setbacks have dented their push for a European place, as the Red Devils were only a point shy of the top four heading into the weekend.

The Red Devils returned to winning ways last Monday night, thumping Wolves 4-1 away from home. The Red Devils have secured seven points from the last nine available, so there are plenty of positives for Ruben Amorim.

United have won four of their seven games at Old Trafford this season. They’ve also got the third-highest Expected Goals differential at home in the league, only behind Arsenal and Man City.

Concerning slide for Cherries

Bournemouth are winless in their last six matches, while they’ve failed to score in consecutive games. The Cherries look a little short of the standard we expect from them under Andoni Iraola, while key man Antoine Semenyo hasn’t really looked the same since suitors started being linked with a January move for the winger.

The Cherries have lost four of their last six games, while they’ve had a shaky away record so far this term. They’ve lost four of their seven trips, while they’ve taken one point from their five toughest tests on the road.

Iraola’s side have shipped 19 goals across their seven away trips, and they’ve struggled to create openings of late. United’s matches have been far more open of late, which should work for them against the blunt visitors.

Fernandes can carry hosts to victory

With doubts over the availability of United’s three AFCON-bound players, Bruno Fernandes is the man to target in the goalscorer market. The Portuguese threatened without scoring in the draw against West Ham, while he netted twice and assisted once in the victory over Wolves.

Despite United’s summer spending, Fernandes is their biggest threat with a club-high 6.7 xG in the league this term. The midfielder hasn’t matched that number with his scoring tally, but issues in attacking areas should see him play in a more advanced role in the coming weeks.

Bournemouth have conceded a combined nine goals from set pieces and penalties away from home in the league, which adds to Fernandes’ appeal. Back the midfielder to help his side return to winning ways at home, with United backed to cruise to a 3-1 victory.