Manchester City is set to host Bournemouth in a Premier League fixture on Tuesday, with a crucial goal in mind: securing a spot in next season`s Champions League. The Citizens currently sit sixth in the Premier League standings and hold a game in hand. To guarantee qualification for the UCL next fall, they must win their two remaining matches.
Their opponent, Bournemouth, occupies 11th place in the EPL table. Interestingly, Bournemouth emerged victorious with a 2-1 scoreline when the two sides last met in November.
The match is scheduled to kick off at 3 p.m. ET from City`s home stadium, the Etihad Stadium in Manchester. In the latest odds, the hosts, Manchester City, are favored at -200, meaning a $200 wager would win $100. Bournemouth is the underdog at +500, and a draw is priced at +375. The line for total goals scored in the match is set at 3.5.
For those looking for informed predictions on the Bournemouth vs. Man City game, insights are available from SportsLine`s expert, Jon `Buckets` Eimer.
Jon `Buckets` Eimer established himself as SportsLine`s top soccer expert in 2023, achieving a record of 248-234-12, resulting in a profit of +25.93 units on SportsLine article picks. More recently, Eimer has demonstrated significant success across various platforms, boasting a winning record of 260-133-1 with over 90 units of profit in a recent two-month period. Following his advice has proven profitable for many bettors.
Jon Eimer`s Top Bets for Man City vs. Bournemouth:
- Man City 1st half money line (-110): The expert anticipates that Manchester City will come out strongly and aim to establish a lead early in the match. He believes the motivation to secure a Champions League spot, coupled with the desire to finish the season positively after their recent FA Cup final loss, will drive City to perform well in front of their home crowd from the start.
- Omar Marmoush to score or assist (-125): Eimer highlights Omar Marmoush`s potential contribution. According to the expert, Marmoush, described as a player who joined Man City from Frankfurt in January and plays behind striker Erling Haaland, has already made significant goal contributions (six in 12 starts). Eimer suggests that Marmoush is capable of finding space and impacting the offense when opponents focus on marking Haaland.
Beyond these specific predictions for Man City vs. Bournemouth, expert picks for various other soccer matches scheduled for Tuesday, May 20, are also available from seasoned professionals who follow leagues worldwide.
