Bournemouth vs Arsenal: October 2024 Premier League Match Preview

With the season intensifies, Bournemouth vs Arsenal on October 19, 2024, is one of the highly anticipated matches scheduled this season.

Bournemouth’s Recent Performance

Bournemouth come into this match with inconsistent results, having only lost three of their last four Premier League matches. Still, their home win over Southampton was a result showing just what they are capable. Their struggles against top-tier opponents are well-documented-all of their last ten Premier League wins have come against bottom-half teams. This shown  by the fact that their head-to-head against Arsenal has seen them lose five consecutive competitive matches.

The international break just came at an ideal time, and Iraola was able to get his squad together. Yet, a defensive frailty remains an issue, as Bournemouth has conceded in six straight matches, letting in nine goals in that period.

Arsenal’s Unbeaten Streak

Arsenal come into this game on the back of an unbeaten ten-game streak across all competitions, with seven wins and three draws. Mikel Arteta’s men would be hopeful of keeping that streak flowing, more so because it is the first away test since their 2-2 draw against Manchester City. Despite question marks over key players, with Bukayo Saka and Kai Havertz doubts through injury, the Gunners will want to build on their decent form against Bournemouth, whom they haven’t lost to since January 2018.

Arsenal are being pretty indecisive away from home this season, with a draw picked in two consecutive matches. However, taking an overview of the performance by the North London side reveals it still seems hopeful, especially given the historic milestone of becoming only the second club after Liverpool to achieve 2,000 top-flight wins within its reach.

Bournemouth vs Arsenal: Key Players to Watch

• Marcos Senesi (Bournemouth): A consistent performer at the back, Senesi was the last Bournemouth player to score against Arsenal in their dramatic 3-2 loss in March 2023.
• Leandro Trossard (Arsenal): The Belgian forward has been in fine form at both club and international level, contributing to two goals in his last three Arsenal matches. His creativity could prove crucial as Arsenal searches for an early breach of the Bournemouth defense.

Predicted XI

Bournemouth possible lineup:
Kepa; Smith, Zabarnyi, Senesi, Kerkez; Cook, Christie; Semenyo, Tavernier, Sinisterra; Evanilson

Arsenal possible lineup:
Raya; Partey, Saliba, Gabriel, Calafiori; Merino, Jorginho, Rice; Saka, Jesus, Trossard

Betting Insights and Prediction

According to the bets on the GSB platform, Arsenal will definitely be a favorite to win:

• Arsenal Win (1.68)
• Bournemouth Win (5.00)

As for alternative bets, consider Arsenal to open the scoring in the first half, something they’ve done in four of their last five.

Bournemouth vs Arsenal: Match Prediction

Given the contrasting form of the two sides, this should be a comfortable win for Arsenal, although Bournemouth has been resilient at home and might find the net. Still, superior firepower and an unbeaten streak suggest that Arsenal they will likely come away with all three points.

Prediction: Bournemouth 1-2 Arsenal