Manchester United host Bournemouth at Old Trafford on Monday night in the Premier League. The fixture closes the round and places two sides with contrasting profiles against each other under the lights.
Manchester United arrive with strong underlying home numbers. NPxG across the season sits at 1.61 with xGA at 1.40, showing regular chance creation alongside defensive exposure. At home they average over 17 shots and six shots on target, while opponents average just over seven shots.
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Their recent four-game xPTS stands at 8.66 with seven actual points, supported by 12 shots inside the box and five big chances created. Clean sheets remain limited, but United continue to win the xG battle in 60% of league matches, reflecting territorial control even when results fluctuate.
Bournemouth travel with a volatile away profile. Away NPxG is 1.16 with xGA at 1.32, highlighting defensive strain when pressed. They concede over 14 shots per game and seven shots on target, with eight big chances conceded across recent away fixtures.
Over the last eight games their xPTS is 10.41, but actual returns lag at six points, underlining inefficiency at both ends. Bournemouth games are high event, with over 2.5 goals landing in 86% and BTTS in 71%.
Head-to-head meetings between these sides often carry tempo and physical edge. United’s shot volume and box presence should dominate territory, while Bournemouth’s willingness to attack space keeps them competitive.
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