Arsenal will seek to snap their 3 game winless run as they go away to one of the surprise teams of the season in Bournemouth. Arsenal are currently on a run of 3 straight drawn games and they need a win to keep pace with the top 4 as Chelsea are 5 and Spurs are 7 pts clear of them. Bournemouth themselves are coming off 2 straight defeats for the first time this season and they’ll be eager to bounce back. It won’t be an easy game for Arsenal so they must be on their game to get the win here. We can expect entertaining football here!
Key Facts
Bournemouth’s Callum Wilson has scored 4 goals in his last 5 league apps. Man in form.
Bournemouth have only lost one game at home in the league this season. 3W 2D 1L. Good home form.
Bournemouth have not lost back to back League games at home since August 2017. They’ve lost their last home game.
Bournemouth have the 3rd highest overs this season (2.5 total) with 9 overs and 3 unders. On average there are 3.1 goals scored in Bournemouth’s games this season in the league.
Arsenal are unbeaten in 16 straight games in all competitions. 12W 4D.
Arsenal are the highest scoring away team in the league with 14 goals in 5 games.
On average there are 4.6 goals scored in Arsenal’s away games compared to just 2.6 when they play at home.
Arsenal have beaten Bournemouth 4 times in 6 meetings in the Premier League era. 1D 1L.
Arsenal’s top scorer Aubameyang has been in a 4 game goal drought for Arsenal.
The past 4 meetings between these clubs have had a total of 15 goals! (3.75 per game).
Team News
Bournemouth: Bournemouth are going to be without their full back Adam Smith who has picked up a long term injury and will be out for a couple months. However, forward Josh King could return into the team depending if he passes the late fitness tests. Otherwise there aren’t any other team news concerning Eddie Howe’s team.
Arsenal: Arsenal will be a little short at the back as Lichtsteiner, Monteal, Mavropanos are all out while Koscielny is a long term absentee. Other than Montreal these aren’t that huge a blows as the other 3 have been out in general or were used as subs this season. Expect Kolasinac to start in place of Montreal. Furthermore Danny Welbeck is also out with a long term injury while Lacazette and Aubameyang have nursed minor injuries but are available to play and should start.
Betting Tips and Predictions
This is going to be a tricky fixture for the Gunners as Bournemouth have been solid all year long, especially at home. Clearly here the goals over is the best bet from the game. Over 3.5 goals at 2.15 is our pick. Bournemouth will get forward and create and that will make it an open game which will allow Arsenal’s top quality attacking stars to operate with freedom. We’ve seen how high scoring Arsenal’s away games are and there’s no reason why that changes here. Arsenal’s backline is suspect so we have no doubt that Bournemouth can bag 1-2 goals themselves. This should be another one of those entertaining high scoring games with these clubs involved. We’re anticipating a 2-2 draw or even a 3-2 win either way.
Match Odds (Unibet)
Bournemouth Win – 3.55
Draw – 3.80
Arsenal Win – 2.08
KICK OFF – 25th November 2018 – 1:30pm UK Time
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