Arsenal vs Bournemouth Prediction and Betting Tips

The Premier League returns to the fold with another set of matches this weekend as Bournemouth lock horns with Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal side in an important encounter at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday. Arsenal have been a formidable force under Mikel Arteta and will back themselves going into this game.

Arsenal vs Bournemouth Preview

Bournemouth currently find themselves in 13th place in the Premier League standings and will need to improve certain aspects of their game ahead of this game. The away side played out a 2-2 draw against Manchester United last week and will need to take it up a notch in this fixture.

Arsenal, on the other hand, are at the top of the league table at the moment and have shown marked improvement in recent years. The Gunners managed to find a way to success against Sporting Lisbon in the UEFA Champions League in their previous game and will look to extend their lead in the league table this weekend.

Arsenal vs Bournemouth Head-to-Head and Key Numbers

Arsenal have an impressive historical record against Bournemouth and have won 14 out of the 19 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to Bournemouth’s three victories.
Despite their consistency over the course of the season, Arsenal have managed to win only one of their last two games, with their only victory during this period coming by a 1-0 margin against Sporting Lisbon in their previous match.
Bournemouth have played out draws in five of their last six matches in all competitions, with their only victory during this period coming by a 2-1 margin against Everton in February this year.
After a run of only one defeat in the first 16 matches played between the two teams, Arsenal have lost two of their last three games against Bournemouth.

Arsenal vs Bournemouth Prediction

Arsenal are set to end their 22-year drought in the Premier League this season and will look to extend their lead a the top of the league table. Kai Havertz scored a crucial late winner in his previous game and will look to stake his claim in the starting lineup this week.

Bournemouth have endured a string of draws over the past month and will be happy to add another to their run in this fixture. Arsenal are the better team on paper, however, and should be able to win this game.

Prediction: Arsenal 2-1 Bournemouth