Bournemouth vs Arsenal Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | Premier League 2025-26

The Cherries are on a two-match winning run against the Gunners.

AFC Bournemouth are now gearing up to take on Arsenal for their matchweek 20 fixture of the 2025-26 Premier League. This is going to be an entertaining game, which is going to take place at the Vitality Stadium.

The Cherries have failed to perform up to the mark since the beginning of the 2025-26 season. Moreover, they haven’t been able to secure a win in their last five matches.

Bournemouth will be at home for their next one, but it is not going to make things any easier for them. They are in 15th place on the league table.

The Gunners are at the top of the table and will be looking to extend their lead. They have been performing well and are going to come in with confidence, although they will be away from home.

The Mikel Arteta-led Arsenal have not secured a win in their last two outings against the Cherries. They will be keen to turn the tide.

Kick-off:

• Location: Bournemouth, England 
• Stadium: Vitality Stadium
• Date: Saturday, January 3
• Kick-off Time: 11:00 p.m. IST/ 05:30 p.m. GMT/ 12:30 p.m. ET/ 09:30 a.m. PT
• Referee: Chris Kavanagh
• VAR: In use

Form:

Bournemouth: D-D-D-L-D

Arsenal: W-W-D-W-W

Players to Watch

Antoine Semenyo (Bournemouth)

The 25-year-old is going to be one of the main men in the attacking front for AFC Bournemouth. He will be looking to step up his game so that he can help his side stand a chance against the in-form Arsenal. In 18 Premier League games this season, he has scored nine goals and has three assists to his name.

Martin Zubimendi (Arsenal)

The Spaniard continues to perform well for the Gunners in the midfield. The 26-year-old is good at regulating the ball well in the midfield and can score goals as well. He is coming in after scoring one of the goals in the previous league contest against Aston Villa.

Martin Zubimendi is going to be a continuous threat with the ball at his feet.

Martin x Martin 🤝Odegaard threads it through for a tidy Zubimendi finish 🧼 pic.twitter.com/cLBQ1H8fdg

— Arsenal (@Arsenal) December 31, 2025

Match Facts

• Arsenal have won four of their last five matches.
• Bournemouth have failed to secure a win in their last five games.
• Only one of the last five fixtures between these clubs has ended in a draw.

Bournemouth vs Arsenal: Betting Tips and Odds

• Arsenal to win @52/100 10bet
• Leandro Trossard to score @23/10 BetMGM
• Goals over 3.5 @7/4 bet365

Injury and Team News

Bournemouth will be without the services of Ben Gannon Doak, Tyler Adams and Veljko Milosavljevic. They are not match fit. Ryan Christie, Matai Akinmboni and Lewis Cook are likely to miss out due to fitness issues.

Declan Rice, Cristhian Mosquera and Max Dowman are not going to be in action for Arsenal. They are injured. Riccardo Calafiori might also miss out due to a lack of fitness.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 18

Bournemouth won: 3 

Arsenal won: 13

Draws: 2

Predicted Lineups

Bournemouth predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Petrovic (GK); Jimenez, Hill, Senesi, Truffert; Tavernier, Scott; Brooks, Kluivert, Semenyo; Evanilson

Arsenal predicted lineup (4-3-3)

Raya (GK); Timber, Saliba, Magalhaes, Lewis-Skelly; Odegaard, Zubimendi, Merino; Saka, Gyokeres, Trossard

Match Prediction

The hosts are going to be under pressure, and the Gunners will be keen to use it to their advantage. Arsenal are likely to come out on top. They should secure a win against Bournemouth in their upcoming Premier League contest.

Prediction: Bournemouth 2-3 Arsenal

Telecast Details

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