Kickoff is planned for 16:30 GMT while City prepare to host the Cherries on their home turf.
"Hopefully we can be satisfied when the game concludes," commented City player Gonzalez.
Important Comments from the City Star
On the importance of the match: "This is crucial. We face a quality opponent currently they are runner-up. I'm optimistic we can be happy at the end."
Regarding the threat the visitors present: "We know how they play, their intensity and physical they are. They run so much and make every game challenging."
Speaking about today as the initial of three home games back-to-back: "To start with a win this week would be fantastic. There are three really important challenges ahead of the break for internationals and hopefully we get the hat-trick of victories. We must concentrate on this game and next week we will consider the next matches."