TipStar: Bournemouth vs Manchester United preview and prediction

Bournemouth's Jordan Zemura, left, fouls Arsenal's Bukayo Saka during the English Premier League soccer match at the Vitality Stadium, Bournemouth, England, Saturday, Aug. 20, 2022. (Steven Paston/PA via AP)

Manchester United locks horns with Bournemouth in the Premier League at the Vitality Stadium on Saturday (5pm) looking to strengthen their grip on a top four finish. Erik Ten Hag, having already bagged eight more points than their previous campaign, cannot afford to drop points should he desire his team to play among Europe's elite next season.

Bournemouth have already secured their stay in the league after winning five of their last nine games. Gary O'Neil's men have, however, suffered back-to-back defeats in their last two games (Chelsea and Crystal Palace), and have lost three of their last four home games by a combined 10-1 score.

Man United have been poor away from home since the start of the year, amassing only eight points in their last 27 on offer. They have, however, won eight of their last 11 EPL games against Bournemouth, which includes a 3-0 win in the reverse fixture at Old Trafford in January.

Team News

Bournemouth: Bournemouth will be without a number of key players, with manager Gary O'Neil confirming that Antoine Semenyo is set to miss the rest of the campaign with an unspecified injury. Hamed Traore, Marcus Tavernier, Ryan Fredericks, and Junior Stanislas are all injured.

Manchester United: There will be no Marcel Sabitzer, Lisandro Martine, Donny van de Beek, Phil Jones and Tom Heaton for United. Marcus Rashford and Scott McTominay are doubtful and will be evaluated before kickoff.

Manchester United's Antony, right, talks to his teammate Diogo Dalot during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester City and Manchester United at Etihad Stadium in Manchester, England, Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Rui Vieira)

Bournemouth form (Last six Premier League games): WLWWLL

Manchester United form (Last six Premier League games): WDWLLW

Bournemouth's possible starting XI:

Neto, Smith, Senesi, Kelly, Vina, Lerma, Rothwell, Billing, Christie, Ouattara, Solanke.

Manchester United's possible starting XI:

De Gea, Wan-Bissaka, Varane, Lindelof, Shaw, Eriksen, Casemiro, Sancho, Fernandes, Antony, Rashford.

STANDARD TIPSTAR PREDICTION: Bournemouth 0-2 Manchester United

With relegation pressure off Bournemouth, they are likely to cause less trouble for Manchester United, who looking to secure a win that will keep them in contention for a place in Europe next season. History favours Man United as they have beaten Bournemouth in six of their last seven league matches. The Cherries have also lost three of their last four home games and we fancy an AWAY WIN here.