Bournemouth vs Arsenal Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 03 Jan 2026

Premier League Betting Preview: Bournemouth vs Arsenal

Bournemouth take on Premier League leaders Arsenal at Vitality Stadium, with kick-off set for 12:30 on Saturday 3 January.

Bournemouth +1.25 looks to be a good Asian Handicap bet at odds of -118. It means we split our stake between +1 and +1.5 in their meeting with Arsenal and that provides some good insurance.

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Bournemouth played out a 2-2 draw when last in action. This was on the road at Stamford Bridge against Chelsea. The Cherries had just 33% possession and recorded six shots on target, with David Brooks and Justin Kluivert each scoring one goal.

Arsenal claimed a home victory in their previous game. A 4-1 triumph against Aston Villa at Emirates Stadium made it four straight Premier League wins. Mikel Arteta's men had 47% possession and seven shots on goal, with Gabriel, Martin Zubimendi, Leandro Trossard and Gabriel Jesus finding the net.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Bournemouth have won the last two head-to-heads against Arsenal. The most recent was a 2-1 away win at Emirates Stadium after a 2-0 home victory at Vitality Stadium. In the previous 10 H2H matches, we have seen seven Arsenal victories, two Bournemouth wins and one draw.

Premier League		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
1	Arsenal	19	14	3	2	37	12	25	37:12	45
15	Bournemouth	19	5	8	6	29	35	-6	29:35	23

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Bournemouth have 5 losses and 5 draws, averaging 1.3 goals from 5.7 shots on goal and 14.3 attempts. Andoni Iraola's side have averaged 51.7% possession, 405.3 passes and 5.9 corners per game, with the opposition getting 2.4 goals from 5.1 shots on goal, 13.2 attempts and 5.2 corners.

Antoine Semenyo leads the way with 3 goals, with Marcus Tavernier and Tyler Adams scoring 2 each. Adam Smith, Marcus Tavernier and Marcos Senesi are tied for the most assists on 1, with goalie Djordje Petrovic managing one clean sheet.

Arsenal have 7 victories, 1 defeat and 2 draws, with an average of 2.1 goals from 6.0 shots on goal and 15.7 attempts. The North London club have averaged 58.9% possession, 491.7 passes, 4.3 corners awarded and 2.5 corners against, while they’ve conceded 0.9 goals from 2.4 shots on goal and 6.9 attempts.

Leandro Trossard is the leading scorer with 4 goals, followed by Eberechi Eze on 3, with Viktor Gyoekeres and two others bagging 2. Leandro Trossard and Mikel Merino are the top assist makers with 3 apiece, while David Raya has notched 3 clean sheets in the last 10 games.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Bournemouth predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Djordje Petrovic (GK), Alex Jimenez, James Hill, Marcos Senesi, Adrien Truffert, Marcus Tavernier, Alex Scott, David Brooks, Justin Kluivert, Antoine Semenyo, Evanilson.

Arsenal predicted lineup (4-3-3): David Raya (GK), Jurrien Timber, William Saliba, Gabriel, Piero Hincapie, Martin Oedegaard, Martin Zubimendi, Mikel Merino, Bukayo Saka, Viktor Gyoekeres, Leandro Trossard.

Bournemouth vs Arsenal Prediction & Betting Tips

Make the most of Bournemouth vs Arsenal with our betting analysis that includes an expert match prediction, expected scoreline, corners advice, key player props and a value-focused bet builder.

Match Prediction

Bournemouth with a +1.25 goal start on the Asian Handicap looks to be the way forward at odds of -118. We’re expecting a solid showing when it comes to this Premier League encounter and feel confident.

The latest Premier League injuries and suspensions can affect the overall outcome and we use this information as well as the form guide. The same applies to the stats so that we can get the best understanding of how things might pan out.

Key Bournemouth vs Arsenal league stats:

• The +1.25 line has been covered by Bournemouth in 16 consecutive games at home.
• The +1.25 line has been covered by Bournemouth in 19 of their last 20 games at home.
• The -1.25 line hasn’t been covered by Arsenal in 4 consecutive games on the road.
• The -1.25 line hasn’t been covered by Arsenal in 9 of their last 10 games on the road.
• The -1.25 line hasn’t been covered by Arsenal in 15 of their last 20 games on the road.
• The +1.25 line has been covered by Bournemouth in 2 consecutive games against Arsenal.

The top bookmakers are estimating that there is a 54.1% likelihood of this pick landing a return. However, our tipsters research has found that the actual probability is closer to 60%. The bet can be recommended for this precise reason.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Bournemouth 1 - 1 Arsenal

The teams can be backed at +650 to play out a 1-1 scoreline. It can be fun to have a wager on the correct score and there’s a big potential return if the bet wins.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Antoine Semenyo Over 0.5 Shots On Target -154

Antoine Semenyo (Bournemouth) has totalled one or more shots on goal in six consecutive Premier League games. There is odds of -154 on offer for this Shots on Target wager and we think he’ll cover the line.

Latest Antoine Semenyo Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+300

First

+850

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-154

Under 0.5

-111

Shots

Over 1.5

-189

Under 1.5

-

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Marcus Tavernier to Score +550

Marcus Tavernier (Bournemouth) has racked up two goals in his past five Premier League home games. The odds that he will be an Anytime Goalscorer look attractive considering the numbers and we’ll plump for him to find the net at odds of +550.

Latest Marcus Tavernier Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+575

First

+1500

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

+160

Under 0.5

-294

Shots

Over 1.5

+138

Under 1.5

-

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Corners Prediction

Under 9.5 Corners -114

The 9.5 Total Corners line has not been covered in five consecutive Arsenal matches, while the same outcome has happened in three  straight Bournemouth home games. When it comes to Total Corners, we’re expecting the teams to fall short and you can land odds of -114.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Bournemouth

Total

11.10 5.90 5.20

Home

8.20 5.30 2.90

Away

12.20 6.30 5.90

Arsenal

Total

6.80 4.30 2.50

Home

8.50 5.90 2.60

Away

9.40 5.90 3.50

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-116

Under 9.5

-122

Bournemouth Corners

Over 3.5

-132

Under 3.5

-108

Arsenal Corners

Over 5.5

-114

Under 5.5

-125

Most Corners

1

+205

X

+650

2

-208

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Bournemouth vs Arsenal Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

For this Premier League clash, Arsenal are the -208 favourites to triumph according to the latest Full-Time Result betting odds. This reflects that they have a 68% chance of winning. Bournemouth are operating at larger odds than the opposition and the underdogs can be wagered at +540.

Arsenal can be backed alternatively on the Half-Time Result market and that means getting -104. However, Bournemouth are +450 and the draw is +150 if you want to take a different option.

Over 2.5 Goals is available at shorter odds than Under 2.5 Goals as things stand. Both Teams to Score is one of the top markets and the BTTS Yes option can be wagered at -128.

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Full-Time Result

1

+540

X

+350

2

-208

Half-Time Result

1

+450

X

+150

2

-104

Double Chance

1X

+155

12

-500

X2

-833

Draw No Bet

1

+330

2

-588

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +1

+102

2 Hcp -1

-127

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+118

Over 2.5

-149

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-128

No

-103

Viktor Gyökeres is priced at +360 when it comes to First Goalscorer which makes him the favourite, while he’s also available at odds of +120 to find the net anytime.

Viktor Gyökeres (Arsenal)

First

+120

Anytime

+360

Bukayo Saka (Arsenal)

First

+130

Anytime

+370

Gabriel Jesus (Arsenal)

First

+160

Anytime

+450

Mikel Merino (Arsenal)

First

+200

Anytime

+575

Eberechi Eze (Arsenal)

First

+210

Anytime

+600

Leandro Trossard (Arsenal)

First

+220

Anytime

+575

Noni Madueke (Arsenal)

First

+230

Anytime

+650

Gabriel Martinelli (Arsenal)

First

+240

Anytime

+650

Ethan Nwaneri (Arsenal)

First

+290

Anytime

+800

Martin Ødegaard (Arsenal)

First

+300

Anytime

+850

Antoine Semenyo (Bournemouth)

First

+300

Anytime

+850

Declan Rice (Arsenal)

First

+330

Anytime

+950

Eli Junior Kroupi (Bournemouth)

First

+390

Anytime

+1050

Enes Ünal (Bournemouth)

First

+400

Anytime

+1050

Evanilson Barbosa (Bournemouth)

First

+400

Anytime

+1150

Gabriel Magalhães (Arsenal)

First

+550

Anytime

+1700

Marcus Tavernier (Bournemouth)

First

+575

Anytime

+1500

David Brooks (Bournemouth)

First

+575

Anytime

+1500

Justin Kluivert (Bournemouth)

First

+600

Anytime

+1500

Christian Nørgaard (Arsenal)

First

+700

Anytime

+2000

Jurriën Timber (Arsenal)

First

+700

Anytime

+2000

Riccardo Calafiori (Arsenal)

First

+700

Anytime

+2000

Piero Hincapié (Arsenal)

First

+750

Anytime

+2000

Myles Lewis-Skelly (Arsenal)

First

+750

Anytime

+2000

William Saliba (Arsenal)

First

+750

Anytime

+2000

Bukayo Saka (Arsenal)

Over 0.5

-278

Under 0.5

+150

Viktor Gyökeres (Arsenal)

Over 0.5

-263

Under 0.5

+135

Gabriel Jesus (Arsenal)

Over 0.5

-213

Under 0.5

+115

Antoine Semenyo (Bournemouth)

Over 0.5

-154

Under 0.5

-111

Mikel Merino (Arsenal)

Over 0.5

-147

Under 0.5

-118

Eberechi Eze (Arsenal)

Over 0.5

-132

Under 0.5

-125

Leandro Trossard (Arsenal)

Over 0.5

-130

Under 0.5

-143

Noni Madueke (Arsenal)

Over 0.5

-122

Under 0.5

-139

Gabriel Martinelli (Arsenal)

Over 0.5

-120

Under 0.5

-147

Eli Junior Kroupi (Bournemouth)

Over 0.5

-100

Under 0.5

-172

Evanilson Barbosa (Bournemouth)

Over 0.5

+102

Under 0.5

-182

Enes Ünal (Bournemouth)

Over 0.5

+105

Under 0.5

-185

Ethan Nwaneri (Arsenal)

Over 0.5

+110

Under 0.5

-200

Martin Ødegaard (Arsenal)

Over 0.5

+112

Under 0.5

-208

Declan Rice (Arsenal)

Over 0.5

+125

Under 0.5

-222

David Brooks (Bournemouth)

Over 0.5

+155

Under 0.5

-294

Marcus Tavernier (Bournemouth)

Over 0.5

+160

Under 0.5

-294

Justin Kluivert (Bournemouth)

Over 0.5

+170

Under 0.5

-333

Gabriel Magalhães (Arsenal)

Over 0.5

+250

Under 0.5

-556

Riccardo Calafiori (Arsenal)

Over 0.5

+280

Under 0.5

-714

Jurriën Timber (Arsenal)

Over 0.5

+300

Under 0.5

-769

Piero Hincapié (Arsenal)

Over 0.5

+350

Under 0.5

-1250

Myles Lewis-Skelly (Arsenal)

Over 0.5

+350

Under 0.5

-909

William Saliba (Arsenal)

Over 0.5

+350

Under 0.5

-1250

Bukayo Saka (Arsenal)

Over 2.5

-137

Under 2.5

-

Gabriel Jesus (Arsenal)

Over 2.5

-106

Under 2.5

-

Viktor Gyökeres (Arsenal)

Over 1.5

-303

Under 1.5

-

David Brooks (Bournemouth)

Over 1.5

+155

Under 1.5

-

Marcus Tavernier (Bournemouth)

Over 1.5

+138

Under 1.5

-

Evanilson Barbosa (Bournemouth)

Over 1.5

-103

Under 1.5

-

Enes Ünal (Bournemouth)

Over 1.5

+106

Under 1.5

-

Eli Junior Kroupi (Bournemouth)

Over 1.5

-105

Under 1.5

-

Declan Rice (Arsenal)

Over 1.5

+112

Under 1.5

-

Martin Ødegaard (Arsenal)

Over 1.5

-103

Under 1.5

-

Antoine Semenyo (Bournemouth)

Over 1.5

-189

Under 1.5

-

Ethan Nwaneri (Arsenal)

Over 1.5

+108

Under 1.5

-

Gabriel Martinelli (Arsenal)

Over 1.5

-152

Under 1.5

-

Noni Madueke (Arsenal)

Over 1.5

-149

Under 1.5

-

Leandro Trossard (Arsenal)

Over 1.5

-167

Under 1.5

-

Eberechi Eze (Arsenal)

Over 1.5

-175

Under 1.5

-

Mikel Merino (Arsenal)

Over 1.5

-179

Under 1.5

-

Justin Kluivert (Bournemouth)

Over 0.5

-213

Under 0.5

-

Bournemouth have gone without a win at Vitality Stadium in the last four games. The Cherries have clocked up four wins, four draws and two defeats in the past 10 home games, recording an average of 1.10 goals per match and conceding 0.80.

Arsenal have collected six wins, two draws and two defeats in the past 10 away games, recording an average of 1.30 goals per match and conceding 0.80.

In the last meeting at Vitality Stadium, Bournemouth defeated Arsenal by a 2-0 scoreline. We’ve seen the previous 5 H2H meetings at Vitality Stadium involve three triumphs for Arsenal, one draw and one win for Bournemouth.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Bournemouth Home Stats		4-4-2	1.90	1.10	0.80	3	7	4	6
Arsenal Away Stats		6-2-2	2.10	1.30	0.80	4	6	5	5

• W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
• G = Avg. Goals
• GF = Avg. Goals For
• GA = Avg. Goals Against
• O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
• U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
• B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
• B-No = Matches BTTS No

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