Bournemouth vs Arsenal Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds
The Cherries are on a two-game winning streak against the Gunners.
AFC Bournemouth are now preparing to face Arsenal in their 2025-26 Premier League Week 20 match. It will be an entertaining match taking place at the Vitality Stadium.
The Cherries have failed to deliver since the start of the 2025-26 season. Additionally, they have failed to achieve victory in their last five matches.
Bournemouth will be at home for their next match, but that won’t make things any easier for them. They occupy 15th place in the ranking.
The Gunners are top of the table and will look to extend their lead. They performed well and will arrive with confidence, even if they will be far from home.
Mikel Arteta-led Arsenal are winless in their last two outings against the Cherries. They will be keen to reverse the trend.
To start up:
- Location: Bournemouth, England
- Stadium: Vitality Stadium
- Date: Saturday January 3
- Kick-off time: 11:00 p.m. IST/ 5:30 p.m. GMT/ 12:30 p.m. ET/ 9:30 a.m. PT
- Referee: Chris Kavanagh
- VAR: In use
Form:
Bournemouth: DDLD
Arsenal: WWDWW
Players to watch
Antoine Semenyo (Bournemouth)
The 25-year-old will be one of the main men in AFC Bournemouth’s attacking front. He will look to step up his game so he can help his team stand a chance against in-form Arsenal. In 18 Premier League games this season, he has scored nine goals and tallied three assists.
Martin Zubimendi (Arsenal)
The Spaniard continues to perform well for the Gunners in midfield. The 26-year-old knows how to regulate the ball well in midfield and can also score goals. He arrives after scoring one of the goals in the previous league match against Aston Villa.
Martin Zubimendi is going to be a continued threat with the ball at his feet.
Matching Facts
- Arsenal have won four of their last five matches.
- Bournemouth have failed to secure victory in their last five matches.
- Only one of the last five matches between these clubs ended in a draw.
Bournemouth vs Arsenal: Betting Tips and Odds
- Arsenal will win @52/100 10bet
- Leandro Trossard to score @10/23 BetMGM
- Goals over 3.5 @7/4 bet365
Injuries and team news
Bournemouth will be without the services of Ben Gannon Doak, Tyler Adams and Veljko Milosavljevic. They are not suitable. Ryan Christie, Matai Akinmboni and Lewis Cook are likely to miss out due to fitness concerns.
Declan Rice, Cristhian Mosquera and Max Dowman will not be in action for Arsenal. They are injured. Riccardo Calafiori could also miss out due to lack of fitness.
Face to face
Total matches: 18
Bournemouth won: 3
Arsenal won: 13
Draws: 2
Planned lineups
Bournemouth predicted line-up (4-2-3-1)
Petrovich (GK); Jiménez, Hill, Senesi, Truffert; Tavernier, Scott; Brooks, Kluivert, Semenyo; Evanilson
Lineup planned by Arsenal (4-3-3)
Raya (GK); Wood, Saliba, Magalhaes, Lewis-Skelly; Odegaard, Zubimendi, Merinos; Saka, Gyokères, Trossard
Match prediction
The hosts will be under pressure and the Gunners will be keen to use it to their advantage. Arsenal are likely to win. They are expected to pick up a win against Bournemouth in their next Premier League match.
Prediction: Bournemouth 2-3 Arsenal
Telecast Details
India: JioHotstar, Star Sports network
UNITED KINGDOM: Sky Sports and TNT Sports
WE: NBC Sports
Nigeria: SuperSport
When and where is the Bournemouth vs Arsenal Premier League match?
Saturday January 3, 2026, at the Vitality Stadium in Bournemouth, England. Kick-off is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. GMT.
Where and how to watch the Premier League live in India?
JioHotstar and Star Sports Network can be used in India to watch all matches live.
Where and how to watch the Premier League live in the UK?
Brits can tune into TNT Sports and Sky Sports to watch matches live.
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