With very little to play for in the EPL season, Man United bring their circus act to Bournemouth to take on a Cherries side who have played admirably this season. Due to the lack of intent, our football expert Chris Vasile believes a slow start from both sides is on the horizon.
If you had told any Manchester United fan that they would be closer to Bournemouth than to getting a European place, they would have laughed at you and said a British bad word. Yet, here we are.
Manchester United’s hopes of betting on European football next year come to a screeching halt as they are 11 adrift of Aston Villa and Tottenham who are in fourth and fifth place.
Bournemouth, who are in a relegation battle, have been admirably smart and have reached the 40-point mark (presumed safety) with seven games remaining.
Will the Cherries continue their momentum and add even more angst to Man United’s already dismal season?
Find out by breaking down the EPL odds and providing my most sensible loose picks for Bournemouth vs Manchester United on Saturday, April 13.
For many years under Sir Alex Ferguson, Manchester United were in the groups defensively by restricting opponents’ chances and goals.
Since his retirement, and thanks to the revolving door of the coaches, the Red Devils’ performance has been poor. They have left just two blank sheets in their last 10 matches in all competitions and have been found in the net nine times in the last four.
However, you have to take into account their rivals: Liverpool (x2), Chelsea and Brentford are the only ones who have power.
Bournemouth, although they have had a wonderful season in their opinion and have a lot to play for, are precisely throwing caution to the wind. In each of their last 3 games no goals were scored before stoppage time and with the possibility of fighting their way to the more sensible part of the table, I believe that a cautious technique is the recipe for success.
Add to that the fact that the Cherries have scored five first-half goals at home this season, and I’m surprised to see them involved in their fourth consecutive scoreless half.
Best bet: Under 1. 5 goals – first half (-139 at TonyBet)
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Although I expect a mediocre first half, the attempts at goal will be accentuated and it is the visitors who dictate the game as they are Manchester United.
Bournemouth are at the bottom of the table in terms of shots allowed according to the game, and Manchester United’s technique of “leaving caution to the wind” will provide them with plenty of opportunities.
Marcus Rashford will have to be better than he’s been lately and I think he’ll suit up for this game.
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Bournemouth: Ryan Fredericks (outgoing), Luis Sinisterra (outgoing). Manchester United: Marcus Rashford (probable), Raphael Varane (probable), Jonny Evans (debatable), Luke Shaw (out), Lisandro Martinez (out), Victor Lindelof (out).
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