Manchester United vs AFC Bournemouth: match statistics
Manchester United vs AFC Bournemouth: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Manchester United played against AFC Bournemouth in Premier League (England). The game was played on December 15, 2025. Final score: 4:4.
Recent form
Manchester United has 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 1.60 points per game. AFC Bournemouth has 0 wins, 2 draws and 3 losses, with 0.40 points per game.
Scoring records
Manchester United scores 1.73 goals per game and allows 1.47. AFC Bournemouth scores 1.40 and allows 1.60. Games in this league average 2.82 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 73% of Manchester United's games and 53% of AFC Bournemouth's. The Over 2.5 rates are 67% and 60%, compared with league averages of 53% for BTTS and 57% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Manchester United has the higher season xG average, 1.77 to 1.54 per game. Manchester United takes 16.1 shots per game, while AFC Bournemouth takes 13.1.
First-half and second-half trends
Manchester United leads at halftime in 47% of its games and scores 0.93 goals per game after halftime. AFC Bournemouth leads at halftime in 40% and scores 0.67 after halftime.
When the teams score
Manchester United's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (6 goals). For AFC Bournemouth, it is minutes 76-90+ (7 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Premier League games average 2.82 goals. Both teams score in 53% of games, and 57% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
There is not enough head-to-head history for a meaningful comparison.
Stats by half
Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Manchester United | AFC Bournemouth | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 34% | 37% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.32 | 0.29 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Manchester United is 300% better for: last-5 form.
1.6 pts / game - Manchester United · 0.4 pts / game - AFC Bournemouth
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Manchester United is 24% better for: goals scored per game.
1.73 goals / game - Manchester United · 1.4 goals / game - AFC Bournemouth
Manchester United is 9% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.47 goals / game - Manchester United · 1.6 goals / game - AFC Bournemouth
Manchester United scores in 80% of games (12 of 15 meczów), while AFC Bournemouth keeps a clean sheet in 33% (5 of 15 meczów).
AFC Bournemouth scores in 73% of games (11 of 15 meczów), while Manchester United keeps a clean sheet in 7% (1 of 15 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Manchester United
Over / Under - AFC Bournemouth
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Manchester United is 5% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.6 pts / game - Manchester United · 1.53 pts / game - AFC Bournemouth
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Manchester United - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 47% of games and wins 47%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.5 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
AFC Bournemouth - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 40% of games and wins 33%. Usually protects a halftime lead through the final whistle.
Allows 0.4 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 1.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 20% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +4 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 80% | 80% |
| Goal difference | -3 | -3 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (6 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (7 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Manchester United
AFC Bournemouth
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Premier League).
Teams vs league
| Manchester United | Liga | AFC Bournemouth | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 3.20 | 2.82 | ▲ 3.00 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 73% | 53% | • 53% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 67% | 57% | ▲ 60% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 7% | 26% | ▲ 33% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 87% | 72% | • 73% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 80% | 82% | ▼ 67% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
FAQ
What was the result of Manchester United vs AFC Bournemouth?
The Premier League match finished Manchester United 4:4 AFC Bournemouth. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Manchester United vs AFC Bournemouth?
Manchester United score 1.73 goals per game on average and AFC Bournemouth 1.40. The Premier League average is 2.82 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 57% of games. Both teams score in 73% of Manchester United's matches and 53% of AFC Bournemouth's.
What form are Manchester United and AFC Bournemouth in?
Over the last 5 games Manchester United have a 2-2-1 record (1.60 points per game) and AFC Bournemouth 0-2-3 (0.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Manchester United vs AFC Bournemouth?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.