Bournemouth vs Arsenal Prediction, Team News, Betting Pick and Latest Odds
Find our predictions, team news, and best betting pick for the Bournemouth vs Arsenal Premier League matchup today.
Jack Borovitz - January 3, 2026, 11:00 AM EST
3 Minute ReadBournemouth vs Arsenal: Lineups, Team News and Prediction
Bournemouth, currently sitting in 15th place in the Premier League, will host league leaders Arsenal at Dean Court on Saturday, January 3rd, 2026 at 12:30 EST. The Cherries will be looking to upset the odds against an Arsenal side aiming to maintain their position at the top of the table.
Bournemouth vs Arsenal Form
Bournemouth drew their last game 2-2 away at Chelsea, continuing their winless streak. The Cherries have struggled for form recently, failing to win any of their last 10 Premier League matches.
Arsenal won their last game 4-1 at home against Aston Villa and are in excellent form, having won their last four Premier League games. The Gunners are currently enjoying a four game winning streak in the Premier League.
One fact to consider is that Bournemouth have failed to win their last 10 matches in the Premier League, while Arsenal have won their last 5.
Bournemouth vs Arsenal Head to Head
The previous meeting between these two teams saw Bournemouth win 2-1 at the Emirates Stadium in May 2025.
Across the last six encounters, Arsenal have won three times, Bournemouth have won twice, and there has been one draw.
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Bournemouth vs Arsenal Odds
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Bournemouth vs Arsenal Probable Lineups
Bournemouth (4-2-3-1): Petrovic; Truffert, Senesi, Diakité, Jiménez; Scott, Tavernier; Semenyo, Kluivert, Brooks; Evanilson
Arsenal (4-2-3-1): Raya; Calafiori, Hincapié, Saliba, Timber; Rice, Zubimendi; Trossard, Ødegaard, Saka; Gyökeres
Bournemouth vs Arsenal Team News
Bournemouth will be without Ben Gannon-Doak, Tyler Adams, and Veljko Milosavljevic due to injury. Antoine Semenyo could be playing his last game for the club before a move to Manchester City. Bafode Diakite is likely to return to the starting lineup.
Arsenal have concerns over Riccardo Calafiori and Declan Rice, who are doubtful. They will also be without Cristhian Mosquera and Max Dowman, who are injured. Piero Hincapie and Martin Zubimendi are expected to start.
Bournemouth vs Arsenal Match Facts
- Bournemouth have failed to win their last 10 games in Premier League.
- Arsenal have won their last 5 games in Premier League.
Prediction: Bournemouth 1-2 Arsenal
Bournemouth's struggle to secure a victory, contrasted with Arsenal's impressive winning streak, suggests an away win. Arsenal's attacking prowess, with strengths in attacking set pieces, creating chances through through balls and individual skill, should prove too much for the Cherries' defence, which struggles with defending through ball attacks and skillful players. The forecast indicates Arsenal are likely to score from a set piece situation, through ball or individual skill.
Best Bet: Arsenal ML, Over 2.5 Goals (+147) Click here to get the best odds on Caesars Sportsbook
With Arsenal's strong run of form, and Bournemouth's bad run, it makes perfect sense to bet on the road team here. Bournemouth have also scored in each of their last four league games, despite failing to win in that time, so backing over 2.5 goals seems wise, with Arsenal having to score two to secure victory if the home side do find the net.
