Arsenal vs Bournemouth: Preview and Prediction

Wednesday 27th February 2019

England Premier League
Wednesday 27th February 2019
Kick off at 7.45pm GMT
Venue: Emirates Stadium

Match Preview:

Unai Emery will be happy that Arsenal get the chance to stay at home for a second match in a row after they eased past Southampton last weekend, winning that game 2-0. The Gunners scored both of their goals in the first half, but were always in control of the game and they will be expected to repeat that type of performance when they take on Bournemouth in midweek.

The win over The Saints was massive for the club as it took them to 4^th place after Manchester United drew against Liverpool. They are 7 points adrift of Tottenham and 3^rd place and the aim will be simple, to keep winning. Form is very good with 4 wins from their last five games and the club have lost just once at home all season.

There is also a lot of confidence about Arsenal now as they have qualified for the quarter finals of the Europa League after their 2 legged victory over BATE Borisov.

Overall Bournemouth have had a satisfying season but their recent form has taken a turn for the worse and the club have not won for the last 3 matches. Their last result was a decent 1-1 draw at home to Wolves but on the road Eddie Howe’s side have really struggled and they come here losing their last 5 in a row and have lost 10 of their 13 games this season. If it wasn’t for the clubs home form they would certainly have been relegated this season.

Eddie Howe has to work out how his side can stop conceding goals away from home, where they are averaging almost 3 a game. In their last five away matches they have shipped 16 goals. That task looks daunting given Arsenal’s attacking play and the firepower the club has up front.

Team News:

Arsenal: Alex Iwobi has a knock but will be assessed for this game. Stephan Lichsteiner has a back injury but will have a late test to see if he can play. Ainsley Maitland- Niles missed the Europa League game through illness but has a good chance to be included in this squad

Bournemouth: Jefferson Lerma has a 2 game suspension and will miss this match after picking up his 10^th yellow card of the season. Steve Cook is 50/50 as he has a slight groin injury. Junior Stanislas has a thigh problem but could be assessed ahead of this game

Arsenal vs Bournemouth Head to Head:

Earlier in the season Arsenal beat Bournemouth 2-1.

The last time the clubs played at The Emirates, Arsenal won 3-0.

Arsenal have scored 8 goals in their last 3 meetings with Bournemouth when playing at home.

Arsenal vs Bournemouth Prediction:

Arsenal are around 1.44 to win this game and win they should. Manager Emery will want a little more energy throughout the game than the Southampton match but when we take into account Arsenal’s form and the fact they are unbeaten at home since August we have to side with an Arsenal victory. To gain some value we will back them on the asian handicap. We also think that they are good for at least 3 goals, so the over goals market should also be looked into. Bournemouth will be in real trouble if they concede early which Emery will be well aware of so we also think that Arsenal will start like lightening.

Arsenal vs Bournemouth Betting Tips:

Asian handicap (-1 Arsenal) at 1.65

Arsenal to score 3+ goals at 2.30

Arsenal to be leading at 30 minutes at 2.40