Don’t miss Manchester United vs Bournemouth in the 2025 Premier League Summer Series friendly at Soldier Field, Chicago. Get the complete lowdown—date, time, predicted lineups, recent form and key players to watch for both teams.
Manchester United face AFC Bournemouth in Chicago in their second Summer Series friendly, with both sides looking to build on opening wins. United triumphed 2-1 over West Ham, as Bruno Fernandes delivered a brace, while Bournemouth confidently dispatched Everton 3-0 with goals from Philip Billing, Dango Ouattara, and Daniel Adu-Adjei.
Bournemouth finished ninth in the 2024/25 Premier League—one of their best-ever seasons—and inflicted a memorable 3-0 defeat over United at Old Trafford last term. Their style under Andoni Iraola is energetic and aggressive, and they will look to own the midfield and counter with pace.
Manchester United, managed by Ruben Amorim, have incorporated new signings such as Matheus Cunha and Diego Leon, both showing promise in preseason.
However, injuries to key players (notably Andre Onana and Lisandro Martinez) will test United’s squad depth, and the Red Devils are expected to rotate their side with an eye on fitness and tactical experimentation.
Find out why United and Bournemouth are using this match as vital preseason preparation, with new signings, tactical tweaks, and ambitions ahead of the new season.
Check head-to-head stats, expert score predictions, and how you can stream or watch live coverage.
Premier League Summer Series 2025: Manchester United vs Bournemouth
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Get ready for an exciting and competitive friendly as United continue their preseason preparations while Bournemouth look to build momentum against a refreshed Red Devils squad.
Both managers might experiment with tactics and lineups, adding an extra layer of intrigue to this Premier League Summer Series matchup.
| Date and Time | Teams | Score | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 July 2025 21:30 ET | Manchester United vs Bournemouth | Soldier Field, Chicago, USA |
Manchester United vs Bournemouth Predicted Starting XIs
Manchester United (3-4-2-1 / 4-2-3-1 Possible)
- Goalkeeper: Altay Bayindir (with Onana injured)
- Defenders: Diogo Dalot, Noussair Mazraoui, Harry Maguire, Lisandro Martinez (or Leny Yoro)
- Midfielders: Manuel Ugarte, Kobbie Mainoo, Diego Leon
- Forwards: Amad Diallo, Bruno Fernandes (C), Matheus Cunha
- Subs/Alternatives: Zirkzee, Garnacho, Eriksen, Antony
AFC Bournemouth (4-2-3-1)
- Goalkeeper: Djordje Petrovic
- Defenders: Adam Smith, Chris Mepham, Marcos Senesi, Milos Kerkez
- Midfielders: Lewis Cook, Philip Billing, Marcus Tavernier, Justin Kluivert, Dango Ouattara
- Forward: Antoine Semenyo
- Subs/Alternatives: David Brooks, Daniel Adu-Adjei, James Hill
Key Points & Players to Watch
- Manchester United: Bruno Fernandes (form player), Amad Diallo (breakout potential), new boy Matheus Cunha.
- Bournemouth: Justin Kluivert (scored against United last term), Philip Billing (midfield engine), Antoine Semenyo (pace in transition).
Head-to-Head Highlights
- United lead the H2H overall (14 wins to 5, with 5 draws).
- Bournemouth are unbeaten in their last three matches vs United (2 wins, 1 draw), including a 3-0 win at Old Trafford in December 2024.
- Total matches: 24
- Manchester United won: 14
- Bournemouth won: 5
- Draws: 5
Match Score Prediction
West Ham United vs Everton Match Score Prediction: West Ham 1–3 Everton
How to Watch and Broadcasting Time
- TV/Streaming: MUTV (outside the US), Peacock (US), United App, club websites.
- Broadcasting Time – Wednesday, 30 July 2025 – 21:30 ET/ 18:30 PT, July 31, 2025
– 01:30 UTC
