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The Data Agrees: Bournemouth 1-1 Manchester City Was About Right

Bournemouth 1-1 Manchester City (xG: 2.0-1.7). The numbers match the result.

1 - 1
xG: 2.0 - 1.7
BournemouthxG 1.99 β†’ 1 goal
0.99 xG left on the table
Manchester CityxG 1.68 β†’ 1 goal
0.68 xG left on the table
CURSD Verdict
Bournemouth
-9
Fair 😐
Manchester City
+9
Fair 😐
May 19, 2026

CURSD Match Report: Bournemouth 😐 Fair (-9) | Manchester City 😐 Fair (+9)

Bournemouth created 1.99 xG. Manchester City created 1.68 xG. The scoreboard read 1-1. The result broadly matches the underlying play.

The Data

StatBournemouthManchester City
xG1.991.68
Goals11
Shots (on target)10 (2)14 (5)
Shots inside box610
Possession45%55%
Corners76
GK saves32
Fouls167
Cards (Y/R)4/01/0

Key Events

39' Goal - E. J. Kroupi (assist: A. Truffert) (Bournemouth)

90' Goal - E. Haaland (Manchester City)

Verdict

- Bournemouth created 1.99 xG, scored 1 - Manchester City created 1.68 xG, scored 1 - Bournemouth GK made 3 saves

CURSD Match Score: Bournemouth -9 (Fair) | Manchester City +9 (Fair)

Neither team was significantly lucky or unlucky. The result reflects the balance of play.

Match Stats

BournemouthManchester City
1Goals1
2.0xG1.7
10Shots14
45%Possession55%
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