Our Bournemouth vs Arsenal Prediction: 1-1
Bournemouth vs Arsenal in the England Premier League is scheduled for an 17:30 GMT kick-off on Saturday January 3, 2026. We anticipate a balanced game ending in a 1-1 draw, and given both teams’ scoring form, BTTS looks like a safe bet.
This Bournemouth vs Arsenal prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Bournemouth's Last Match – Chelsea vs Bournemouth
Bournemouth should win to turn things around after settling for a 2-2 England Premier League draw against Chelsea on December 30. In that match, Bournemouth saw 33% of the ball and created 13 goal attempts, with 6 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Chelsea | 67% | 10 (3) | 2.08 | 110 |
 Bournemouth | 33% | 13 (6) | 2.8 | 56 |
Arsenal's Last Match – Arsenal vs Aston Villa
Arsenal must win to build on their momentum after securing a hard-fought 4-1 England Premier League victory over Aston Villa in their last outing. In that match, Arsenal recorded 47% possession, firing 13 shots at goal, with 7 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Arsenal | 47% | 13 (7) | 3.17 | 58 |
 Aston Villa | 53% | 6 (3) | 2.66 | 43 |
Bournemouth vs Arsenal Stats
Key Stats
| Bournemouth | Arsenal | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.85 | Attacking Strength | 1.07 |
| 0.49 | Defence Strength | 0.52 |
| 0.5 | Points Per Game | 2.3 |
| 0/10 | WIN | 7/10 |
| 5/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 1/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 7/10 | BTTS | 7/10 |
| 7/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 1.3 | Average Scored | 2 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Bournemouth are averaging 1.3 goals scored and 2.4 conceded per match, while Arsenal average 2.0 scored and 0.8 conceded per game.
Bournemouth 13-24
Arsenal 20-8
What are the odds for this match?
Bournemouth to win: @6
Draw: @4.75
Arsenal to win: @1.48
Lineups
Bournemouth (4-2-3-1) : Djordje Petrovic, Alex Jimenez, James Hill, Marcos Senesi, Adrien Truffert, Marcus Tavernier, Alex Scott, David Brooks, Justin Kluivert, Antoine Semenyo, Evanilson
Arsenal (4-3-3) : David Raya, Jurrien Timber, William Saliba, Gabriel Magalhaes, Piero Hincapie, Martin Odegaard, Martin Zubimendi, Declan Rice, Noni Madueke, Viktor Gyokeres, Gabriel Martinelli
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