Bournemouth host Arsenal at the Vitality Stadium in what promises to be a challenging clash for the Cherries. Given Bournemouth's poor winless run, our prediction points toward a 2-1 away win. The hosts have struggled of late, collecting just 0.50 points per game overall, and failing to win the last ten Premier League games. Their attacking numbers are mixed, averaging 1.30 goals per game, but conceding 2.40 on average, while BTTS lands in 70% of their games. There are no fresh injury worries for the home team following a 2-2 draw with Chelsea.
Arsenal come into this fixture in fine form, winning four of their last five and averaging 2.00 goals per game, with just 0.80 conceded. Despite a minor knock, key defender Gabriel is expected to feature, strengthening a defence that has kept 30% clean sheets of late. The H2H history favors the capital club heavily: 12 wins from 18 meetings, with over 1.5 goals in 94% of their clashes. Bournemouth’s shaky defence is likely to be tested again, especially against a fluid Arsenal attack.
Given Arsenal's better form and head-to-head advantage, Away Win should definitely be considered, alongside Arsenal Over 1.5 goals and Over 2.5 goals total (67% H2H).
This Premier League match will be played on Saturday 3 January 2026 at 17:30.
What is our Bournemouth vs Arsenal prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Bournemouth 1 - 2 Arsenal
Bournemouth vs Arsenal Betting Tips
- Correct Score: 1-2
- Both Teams To Score (BTTS): Yes
- Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Over 2.5 Goals
- Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5 Goals
- Goalscorer: Viktor Gyokeres @ -120 Odds
- To be booked: Alex Scott @ 187 Odds
- Shots on Target (Home): Over 2.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Over 4.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 7.5
- Total Corners: 9 - 11 @ 160 Odds
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View OfferBournemouth Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | dddld | 0.50 |
| Home | dldd | 0.75 |
| Away | lldld | 0.33 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 3.70 | 1.75 | 5.00 |
| Scored | 1.30 | 0.75 | 1.67 |
| Conceded | 2.40 | 1.00 | 3.33 |
| BTTS | 70% | 50% | 83% |
| Clean Sheets | 10% | 25% | 0% |
| Failed to Score | 30% | 50% | 17% |
| Expected Goals | 1.76 | 1.74 | 1.78 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.57 | 1.02 | 1.94 |
Arsenal Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wwdww | 2.30 |
| Home | wwdww | 2.67 |
| Away | dlww | 1.75 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 70% | 83% | 50% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.80 | 3.17 | 2.25 |
| Scored | 2.00 | 2.33 | 1.50 |
| Conceded | 0.80 | 0.83 | 0.75 |
| BTTS | 70% | 83% | 50% |
| Clean Sheets | 30% | 17% | 50% |
| Failed to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Expected Goals | 1.95 | 2.10 | 1.73 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.03 | 0.80 | 1.36 |
Bournemouth vs Arsenal Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
Bournemouth (17%)
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Arsenal (67%)
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