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Predicted Bournemouth XI @ Manchester City
Sun 23 Aug, 14:00EPL
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Live. This XI updates as new predictions come in.
Bournemouth predicted lineup vs Manchester CityEARLY CROWD
Bournemouth are expected to line up in a 4-4-2 away at Manchester City in the EPL: Đ. Petrović in goal, a back four of A. Truffert, J. Hill, B. Diakité and A. Smith, and Evanilson and Á. Rodríguez further forward. This is the early crowd pick from 4 predictions, so it is not settled yet.
- GKĐ. Petrović
- RBA. Truffert
- CBJ. Hill
- CBB. Diakité
- LBA. Smith
- RME. Kroupi
- CMA. Scott
- CMM. Tavernier
- LMRayan
- STEvanilson
- STÁ. Rodríguez
Early crowd pick from 4 fan predictions, too few to call it settled. This is not a confirmed team sheet: official lineups are released 20 to 60 minutes before kick-off.
- Rodríguez from ElcheTransferJul '26
- Aarons from RangersReturn from loanJun '26
- Araujo from CelticReturn from loanJun '26
- Sinisterra from CruzeiroReturn from loanJun '26
- Jebbison from PrestonReturn from loanJun '26
Last Season's Most Common Bournemouth XI
Based on 40 official matches last season
Players who have since left are flagged below. We switch to this season’s XI once enough matches are played.
The 11 players with the most starts across all official lineups last season.
- PenaltiesKroupi·Kluivert·Tavernier
- CornersTavernier·Scott·Kluivert·Brooks·Cook·Christie
- Direct free kicksTavernier·Kluivert·Brooks·Scott·Ünal
Kroupi scored 2 of 2 penalties in 2025/26.
Bournemouth fixtures
Bournemouth
- What is Bournemouth's predicted lineup?
- Bournemouth are expected to line up in a 4-4-2 away at Manchester City in the EPL: Đ. Petrović in goal, a back four of A. Truffert, J. Hill, B. Diakité and A. Smith, and Evanilson and Á. Rodríguez further forward. This is the early crowd pick from 4 predictions, so it is not settled yet. Full XI (4-4-2): Đ. Petrović, A. Truffert, J. Hill, B. Diakité, A. Smith, E. Kroupi, A. Scott, M. Tavernier, Rayan, Evanilson, Á. Rodríguez.
- Who started Bournemouth's last match?
- Bournemouth's starting XI on 24 May 2026 in the Premier League (4-2-3-1): D. Petrovic, A. Smith, J. Hill, M. Senesi, A. Truffert, A. Toth, T. Adams, Rayan, E. J. Kroupi, M. Tavernier, Evanilson.
- What was Bournemouth's last result?
- Bournemouth drew with Nottingham Forest 1–1 on 24 May 2026.
- When did Bournemouth last win?
- Bournemouth last won on 9 May 2026, beating Fulham 1–0.
- Who takes penalties for Bournemouth?
- E. Kroupi is Bournemouth's first choice penalty taker, with J. Kluivert next in line. Kroupi scored 2 of 2 penalties in the 2025/26 season.
- Who has made the most starts for Bournemouth in the 2025-26 season?
- D. Petrovic leads with 40 starts for Bournemouth across all competitions in the 2025-26 season.
- What formation does Bournemouth use most often?
- Bournemouth have used a 4-2-3-1 in 38 of their 40 matches in the 2025-26 season.
- Which Bournemouth goalkeeper has started the most in the 2025-26 season?
- D. Petrovic has made the most starts as goalkeeper for Bournemouth in the 2025-26 season, starting 40 matches.
- Which Bournemouth defender has started the most in the 2025-26 season?
- A. Truffert has made the most starts as defender for Bournemouth in the 2025-26 season, starting 38 matches.
- Which Bournemouth midfielder has started the most in the 2025-26 season?
- A. Scott has made the most starts as midfielder for Bournemouth in the 2025-26 season, starting 36 matches.
- Which Bournemouth forward has started the most in the 2025-26 season?
- Evanilson has made the most starts as forward for Bournemouth in the 2025-26 season, starting 32 matches.
Bournemouth away to Manchester City
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