Manchester United confronts Bournemouth in the Premier League on January 3, 2023. Predictions, start time, and betting odds are provided for this exciting matchup. Premier League picks and bets are discussed.
In the upcoming Premier League fixture on January 4, 2023, Manchester United will face Bournemouth at an expected kickoff time of 3 p.m. ET. The Red Devils are currently in 4th place in the EPL table, while Bournemouth are fighting to avoid relegation, sitting in 15th place.
Manchester United are the clear favourites, with odds of -430, while Bournemouth are the underdogs at +1100. A draw is valued at +490. United have been in impressive form, winning 17 out of 23 matches in all competitions since their losses to Brentford and Brighton.
The Red Devils have also kept nine clean sheets in their last 13 matches, a testament to their defensive solidity. Marcus Rashford, Anthony Martial, and Bruno Fernandes have combined to score 11 goals for the team, while Christian Eriksen has provided five assists.
Manchester United can open a five-point lead on No. 5 Tottenham with a victory over Bournemouth. The over/under for total goals scored in the match is set at 3.5.
Bournemouth, on the other hand, have had a tough season, conceding a league-high 36 goals. They have managed to score 18 goals, with Kieffer Moore, Philip Invoicing, and Dominic Solanke among their goalscorers. The Cherries have struggled on the back line, particularly in their eight away matches, where they have conceded 26 goals, going 1-2-5.
In their last match, Bournemouth managed to keep Manchester United scoreless for 75 minutes before ultimately succumbing to the pressure. They have allowed 18 goals in their last 10 matches in all competitions. However, they boast the second-best record in the league for putting shots on target, with 39.6% of their shots finding the target.
It remains to be seen how this match will unfold, as predictions for the outcome are not currently available from Brandt Sutton or other analysts. Fans of both teams will be eagerly anticipating this clash, with Manchester United aiming for a crucial win and Bournemouth fighting to stay in the Premier League.
Manchester United, given their impressive form and defensive solidity, aim to extend their lead over Tottenham with a win in the Premier League against Bournemouth on January 4, 2023. Despite Bournemouth's struggle to avoid relegation and high concession rate, they have the second-best record in the league for putting shots on target, potentially making this match an exciting one to watch.
