In the match Manchester United – Bournemouth on December 30, 2018, the home team will try to continue their winning streak and return to the fight for the top 5. The kickoff at Old Trafford will take place at 19:30 Moscow time.Manchester United “Reds” recently left their head coach Jose Mourinho, but the coach’s position remained empty for a short time, the “Mancunians” were headed by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. The first game under the leadership of the new coach made a splash, the United fans had not seen such fans for a long time, the Reds smashed Cardiff in an away match, winning with a score of 1:5. The first game at the home stadium took place on the previous round, the Red Devils hosted Huddersfield at home. The hosts wanted to quickly make a splash at the filled Old Trafford, and therefore decided not to delay the first goal scored for a long time. Long attempts by United players brought results in the 28th minute, Nemanja Matic successfully put his foot in and sent the ball into an empty net – 1:0. Matic’s goal only added to the enthusiasm of the United players and they continued their attacks on the opponent’s goal. Both teams met the break with a minimal advantage of the home team. Events developed more interestingly after the rest, Herrera got the ball in the tackle and threw it at Paul Pogba, the Frenchman quickly figured out the situation and doubled his team’s advantage in the 64th minute, distinguishing himself with a shot into the near corner. Pogba also sent his second ball into the same corner, the midfielder delivered an excellent long-range shot in the 78th minute, leaving no chance for the opponent’s goalkeeper. After the third ball, the United players allowed themselves to relax a little, because of which they conceded a goal two minutes before the end of the game, Matthias Jorgensen cheered up his team. The result – 3:1, the “Red Devils” won and the match Manchester United – Bournemouth, they fit in an excellent morale. The Bournemouth Cherries continue their decline in the standings, now Eddie Howe’s wards are in 12th position. Difficult departure was expected at Bournemouth in the match of the previous round, the team was visiting Tottenham. The hosts did not look hospitable and confidently led the score even after the first half. The scoring was opened by Christian Eriksen, the Dane decided on a long-range shot, the ball flew into the goal after a rebound from the defender – 1:0 in the 16th minute. Bournemouth players tried to do something in the attack, but it never came to dangerous moments at the gate of Hugo Lloris. Very soon, the Spurs celebrated the second goal scored, Heung-Min Son delivered an accurate shot from the penalty area, doubling his team’s advantage in the 23rd minute. Tottenham was playing and it was difficult to stop the hosts’ players. The third goal against Bournemouth was scored in the 35th minute, Lucas Moura calmly took the ball at the penalty mark and scored a one-touch kick – 3:0. Such a first half hardly meant anything good for the Cherries after the break, the guests poured in with every scoring chance of Tottenham. The fourth goal for the guests was scored by Harry Kane, the striker went from the defenders and struck from close range, increasing the Spurs lead in the 61st minute. Nine minutes later, the final score was set by Son, the South Korean scored a double, sending the ball into an empty corner in the 70th minute. The result – 5:0, the guests lost and the match Manchester United – Bournemouth fit with terrible statistics – eight defeats in ten matches. Odds for the match Manchester United – Bournemouth December 30, 2018 Bookmakers from the Pari-Match company give the status of favorite to the home team. Odds for the match Manchester United – Bournemouth: Manchester United win – 1.37; Draw – 5.30; Bournemouth win – 8.70. Manchester United – Bournemouth: match prediction The Red Devils are clearly on the rise, and a team like Bournemouth won’t stop them for sure. Prediction for the match Manchester United – Bournemouth: Handicap Manchester United -1.5, odds – 2.02. Recall that in the match Southampton – Manchester City on December 30, 2018, the guests must make every effort to interrupt their two-legged losing streak. The game at the St. Mary’s stadium will begin at 17:15 Moscow time.
