In this article, we have given our Arsenal vs Bournemouth prediction, odds & betting tips ahead of their Premier League clash at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday evening. The Gunners are aiming to cement second place in the table after losing out on the title to Liverpool, while the visitors are pushing for a European spot come next season.
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Arsenal vs Bournemouth prediction: Gunners to drop more points?
Key Stats
- Arsenal's defeat to PSG in midweek ended a 12-game unbeaten run in all competitions.
- Bournemouth are unbeaten in four league matches, but have drawn three of them.
- Bournemouth inflicted Arsenal's first loss this season in the reverse fixture.
Correct score prediction: Arsenal 1-1 Bournemouth
Arsenal have drawn their last two home league matches, and will have one eye on their crucial second-leg clash with PSG in the Champions League on Wednesday night. Bournemouth have drawn three of their previous four league games, so this could be another stalemate.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Arsenal favourites
- HOME: 21/20 (2.05) – 48.8%
- DRAW: 5/2 (3.50) – 28.6%
- AWAY: 23/10 (3.30) – 30.3%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Arsenal are favourites to win given home advantage and their superior league position. Interestingly though, a Bournemouth victory is fancied slightly above a draw.
You can find all our predictions for today's games on our football betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: Bournemouth win broke streak
Bournemouth's 2-0 victory in the reverse fixture broke a winless streak against Arsenal stretching over the past few seasons. The Gunners have won the previous two Premier League H2Hs on home soil though, scoring three goals in each, which should pose a warning to the Cherries.
England Premier League 19/10/24
Bournemouth
Arsenal
Europe Friendlies 26/07/24
Arsenal
Bournemouth
Elite Club Friendlies 25/07/24
Arsenal
Bournemouth
England Premier League 04/05/24
Arsenal
Bournemouth
England Premier League 30/09/23
Bournemouth
Arsenal
Arsenal preview: Rotation expected again?
Given this game is sandwiched in between both matches against PSG, Mikel Arteta could look to shuffle the pack again in the league. There are no fresh injury concerns for Arsenal, although Thomas Partey could return following his suspension in their 1-0 defeat in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final on Tuesday, while Bournemouth loanee Neto cannot face his parent club.
Predicted lineup: Raya (GK), White, Saliba, Kiwior, Tierney, Partey, Odegaard, Zinchenko, Nwaneri, Trossard & Sterling
England Premier League 11/05/25
D
Liverpool
2
Arsenal
2
UEFA Champions League 07/05/25
L
PSG
2
Arsenal
1
England Premier League 03/05/25
L
Bournemouth
2
Arsenal
1
UEFA Champions League 29/04/25
L
PSG
1
Arsenal
0
England Premier League 23/04/25
D
Crystal Palace
2
Arsenal
2
Bournemouth preview: Evanilson available
Evanilson is available for Bournemouth after his suspension got overturned following a controversial sending off against Manchester United last time out. Luis Sinisterra has also returned from injury, but may not be fit enough to start at the Emirates.
Predicted lineup: Kepa (GK), Smith, Zabarnyi, Huijsen, Kerkez, Adams, Cook, Semenyo, Kluivert, Outtara & Evanilson
England Premier League 10/05/25
L
Aston Villa
1
Bournemouth
0
England Premier League 03/05/25
W
Arsenal
1
Bournemouth
2
England Premier League 27/04/25
D
Man Utd
1
Bournemouth
1
England Premier League 19/04/25
D
Crystal Palace
0
Bournemouth
0
England Premier League 14/04/25
W
Fulham
0
Bournemouth
1
Player to watch: Evanilson
Eyes will be on Evanilson as his suspension was overturned following a controversial red card he received against Manchester United last time out. The Brazilian appeared to have slipped before his challenge, which seemingly gained some sympathy from the independent panel.
Evanilson caused havoc against Arsenal earlier this season when William Saliba was sent off for bringing him down and denying a clear goalscoring opportunity. The striker was also fouled for a penalty that Bournemouth scored to go 2-0 up and inflict Arsenal's first defeat of the season.