Man Utd v Bournemouth predictions: Red Devils can rack up another clean sheet

Free football tips, best bets and analysis for Manchester United v Bournemouth in the Premier League on Tuesday.

When to bet

8pm Tuesday

Best bet

Man Utd win to nil
1pt 11-10 Betfair, Power

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Team news

Manchester United
Diogo Dalot, Lisandro Martinez and Scott McTominay are doubts while Jadon Sancho is unlikely to be considered.

Bournemouth
David Brooks and Neto are sidelined, Ryan Fredericks, Junior Stanislas and Marcus Tavernier are doubts.

Match preview

Manchester United's rise has been based on solid defensive foundations and there is every chance of them pocketing three points and a clean sheet against Bournemouth at Old Trafford.

Poor defending was a major issue for United last season and there appeared no sign of improvement when the Red Devils shipped six goals in their opening two matches of the 2022-23 campaign.

However, they have tightened up considerably, especially at the Theatre of Dreams where they have secured shutouts in their last four league fixtures.

Building a strong defensive platform has been key because United have scored just 24 goals, which is two fewer than at the same stage of last season.

David De Gea made a few saves in Saturday's 1-0 success at Wolves, but he could be largely redundant against Bournemouth, who have lost their last three games without scoring.

The Cherries created little in a 2-0 loss at home to Crystal Palace on Saturday and are unlikely to fare any better against United.

Key stat

Manchester United have kept clean sheets in their last three matches

Inside info

Manchester United

Penalty taker Bruno Fernandes/Marcus Rashford
Assist ace Christian Eriksen
Set-piece aerial threat Raphael Varane
Card magnet Bruno Fernandes

Bournemouth

Penalty taker Dominic Solanke
Assist ace Dominic Solanke
Set-piece aerial threat Kieffer Moore
Card magnet Adam Smith

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