Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal will be a standout prediction for their showdown against Bournemouth this weekend after shortening in the outright winner market.
The Gunners have gone seven without defeat at the start of the 2024-25 season, and have dramatically won their last two.
However, they will likely need to raise their performance standards against the Cherries this weekend after scraping through recent home matches against Leicester and Southampton.
Andoni Iraola’s side will have the home advantage, but their recent Premier League form would be a major concern. The Cherries come into the weekend after losing three of their last four.
Odds
Arsenal will be odds-on to record a third successive Premier League win on Saturday. However, Bournemouth are competitively priced on the moneyline at +385.
| Match Result | Odds |
|---|---|
| Bournemouth | +385 |
| Draw | +310 |
| Arsenal | -150 |
Gunners Have Won Their Last Four Against the Cherries
| Total | Bournemouth | Arsenal | Draws | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Games | 16 | 1 | 12 | 3 |
| Premier League Games | 14 | 1 | 11 | 2 |
| Goals | 52 | 13 | 39 |
Arsenal are hard to overlook based on the head-to-head record this weekend. The Gunners have won their last four against the Cherries, scoring seven in the two matches last term.
Bournemouth’s only Premier League success against the Gunners came back in January 2018. Since then, they have taken just one point from the last four matches between the sides at the Vitality Stadium.
Given Arsenal’s excellent defensive record, as well as the fact that they have kept clean sheets in three of their last four against the Cherries, both teams not to score will be a solid angle on Saturday.
🚨⚽ TIP: Both Teams To Score- No @ +105
Bournemouth vs. Arsenal Key Stats
- Bournemouth have failed to score in three of their last four matches. That is as many blanks as they had fired in their previous 33 Premier League outings.
- The Cherries have failed to keep a clean sheet in five of their last six at the Vitality.
- Arsenal became just the second team in Premier League history to reach 400 wins on matchday seven.
- Arsenal have avoided defeat in their last 12 away matches in the competition.
Bournemouth Team News
Tyler Adams is the only player missing for the Cherries this weekend. The American is set to return to first-team training following the showdown against the Gunners.
However, Iraola will likely recall Alex Scott and Luis Sinisterra following Bournemouth’s defeat at Leicester before the international break.
Possible Lineup
Kepa Arrizabalaga (GK); Adam Smith, Marcos Senesi, Ilya Zabarnyi, Milos Kerkez, Alex Scott, Ryan Christie, Antoine Semenyo, Luis Sinisterra, Marcus Tavernier, Evanilson
Arsenal Team News
Arteta’s good fortune with injuries appears to have run out. The Gunners remain without club captain Martin Odegaard until later this month, while Kai Havertz, Thomas Partey, and Jurrien Timber are all unlikely to feature this weekend.
Gabriel Martinelli is out until November, and Bukayo Saka is a doubt after limping off in England’s defeat against Greece.
Possible Lineup
David Raya (GK); Ben White, Gabriel, William Saliba, Riccardo Calafiori, Declan Rice, Jorginho, Mikel Merino, Leandro Trossard, Gabriel Jesus, Raheem Sterling
Bournemouth vs. Arsenal Prediction
A weakened Arsenal will have their title credentials tested at the Vitality in Saturday’s late kick off.
However, the Gunners remain good value to build on their strong start by claiming a vital victory. It may not be the prettiest win for Arteta’s side, but we expect their defensive strength to get them over the line with a narrow 1-0 success.
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