Man Utd Clash with Bournemouth: Premier League Summer Series Showdown - Bold Predictions and Starting XI Revealed
Chicago's iconic Soldier Field will serve as the venue for the second installment of Premier League Summer Series matches, featuring Manchester United against Bournemouth.
The Red Devils managed to defeat one of their traditional rivals over the weekend, securing a 2–1 victory over West Ham United thanks to a double from Bruno Fernandes. Bournemouth, on the other hand, had to show patience against Everton before ultimately cruising to victory.
Philip Billing, Dango Ouattara and Daniel Adu-Adjei found the net in the latter half to secure a commanding 3–0 triumph for the Cherries. Consequently, whichever team emerges victorious on Wednesday evening will move significantly closer to capturing the preseason silverware.
Andoni Iraola's squad has demonstrated impressive form against the Red Devils in recent campaigns, remaining undefeated across four competitive encounters. Only a late equalizer from Rasmus Højlund prevented them from securing another win in their April meeting.
Both teams feature rosters that are largely unchanged from the previous campaign, though Man Utd have added some fresh faces in their attacking department, while Bournemouth have been compelled to address significant gaps in their defensive line.
Here's Sports Illustrated's comprehensive preview of this Premier League Summer Series encounter.
What Time Does Man Utd vs. Bournemouth Kick-Off?
Man Utd vs. Bournemouth Head-to-Head Record (Last Five Games)
Current Form (All Competitions)
Man Utd | Bournemouth |
|---|---|
Man Utd 1–0 West Ham - 7/26/25 | Everton 0–3 Bournemouth - 7/26/25 |
Man Utd 0–0 Leeds Utd - 7/19/25 | Bournemouth 2–1 Hibernian - 7/15/25 |
Hong Kong 1–3 Man Utd - 5/30/25 | Bournemouth 2–0 Leicester - 5/25/25 |
ASEAN All Stars 1–0 Man Utd - 5/28/25 | Man City 3–1 Bournemouth - 5/20/25 |
Man Utd 2–0 Aston Villa - 5/25/25 | Bournemouth 0–1 Aston Villa - 5/10/25 |
How to Watch Man Utd vs. Bournemouth on TV
Country | Channel |
|---|---|
United Kingdom | Sky Go UK, NOW, SKY GO Extra, Sky Sports Premier League |
United States | Peacock |
Canada | fuboTV Canada, Fubo Sports Network Canada |
Mexico | Max Mexico, TNT Sports |
International | MUTV |
Man Utd Team News
Bryan Mbeumo was missing from Amorim's lineup for United's triumph over West Ham, and the recent acquisition will not make his club debut in this fixture. The manager remains optimistic that he'll be available for the tour's concluding match against Everton this weekend.
Bruno Fernandes maintained his advanced midfield position against the Hammers, netting a brace, and he worked effectively alongside Matheus Cunha in support of striker Rasmus Højlund.
Noussair Mazraoui and Joshua Zirkzee may return to action after sitting out Saturday's match due to minor fitness concerns, though United remain without Lisandro Martínez and André Onana. The latter will be sidelined for most of preseason with a hamstring problem, providing Altay Bayındır an opportunity to showcase his abilities.
Harry Maguire and Luke Shaw are among the players who might earn a place in Amorim's starting eleven after coming on as substitutes at MetLife.
Man Utd Predicted Lineup vs. Bournemouth
Man Utd Predicted Lineup vs. Bournemouth (3-4-2-1): Bayındır; Fredricson, Maguire, Shaw; Dalot, Fernandes, Ugarte, Dorgu; Cunha, Mount; Zirkzee
Bournemouth Team News
Despite losing Kepa Arrizabalaga, Dean Huijsen and Milos Kerkez from last season's defensive unit, the Cherries have made shrewd signings to address their respective departures.
Goalkeeper Đorđe Petrović and left-back Adrien Truffert both featured in the starting lineup against Everton over the weekend, and the new duo should maintain their positions in Iraola's formation here. Illia Zabarnyi remains with the squad during their United States tour despite considerable transfer speculation linking him with Paris Saint-Germain.
Philip Billing emerged as Bournemouth's standout substitute in their previous outing and is expected to earn a starting role in Chicago, while midfielder Alex Scott could also receive his first preseason start. Scott endured a serious jaw injury at the conclusion of last season but returned to action with England U21s at the Euros to begin his summer.
Bournemouth Predicted Lineup vs. Man Utd
Bournemouth Predicted Lineup vs. Man Utd (4-3-3): Petrović; Araujo, Zabarnyi, Senesi, Truffert; Billing, Scott, Brooks; Semenyo, Evanilson, Ouattara
Man Utd vs. Bournemouth Score Prediction
Bournemouth's revamped defensive structure proved solid against the Toffees, and Iraola's team will feel confident about exploiting weaknesses that persist within Amorim's 3-4-2-1 system.
United's inability to maintain second-half dominance against West Ham might have been due to tactical adjustments, but opposing teams continue to find it relatively straightforward to maintain possession and advance forward against Amorim's pressing approach.
The Red Devils possess game-changing talent, but Bournemouth's superior team chemistry could prove decisive in Chicago on Wednesday evening.