Bournemouth vs Arsenal preview, prediction, team news and head-to-head

The Cherries are without a win in 10 straight matches, and this has seen them fall off after a fine start to the season.

There has been no shortage of entertainment in Bournemouth matches of late, but results continue to evade Andoni Iraola’s side. 

Tuesday’s 2-2 draw with Chelsea summed up their current plight, with all four goals arriving inside the opening half-hour before the contest fizzled out. 

That outcome stretched the Cherries’ wait for a league victory to 10 matches, leaving them stranded in the lower reaches of mid-table as the new year begins.

Home comforts have offered little relief either, with Bournemouth winless in four league outings at the Vitality Stadium. 

Adding further intrigue is the likely departure of Antoine Semenyo, who is reportedly close to a move to Manchester City. The winger is expected to feature here, and a decisive farewell display could be crucial if Bournemouth are to finally rediscover their winning touch.

Arsenal, by contrast, head into 2026 in a commanding mood. The Gunners begin the calendar year on top of the Premier League for the seventh time, buoyed by a resounding 4-1 dismantling of high-flying Aston Villa in midweek. 

That emphatic success made it four consecutive league wins for Mikel Arteta’s men, reinforcing their credentials in an increasingly competitive title race.

Despite the momentum, Arsenal have not had everything their own way on their travels, collecting just one victory from their last four away league matches. 

Arteta was rightly delighted with his side’s latest performance but will be mindful that maintaining consistency on the road remains vital with Manchester City and Villa lurking close behind.

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Bournemouth may take confidence from last season, having completed a rare league double over Arsenal, but history overwhelmingly favours the visitors. 

The Gunners have won 13 of the 18 Premier League meetings between the sides and have emerged victorious on four of their last six trips to this ground.

The hosts will be without Veljko Milosavljevic, Tyler Adams and Ben Gannon-Doak due to injury, while Lewis Cook and Ryan Christie remain doubtful. Semenyo is expected to start despite strong transfer speculation.

Arsenal are still monitoring the fitness of Riccardo Calafiori and Cristhian Mosquera in defence, but Ben White, Declan Rice and Kai Havertz are all anticipated to be available for selection.

Bournemouth: Petrovic; Jimenez, Hill, Senesi, Truffert; Scott, Tavernier; Brooks, Kluivert, Semenyo; Evanilson

Arsenal: Raya; Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Hincapie; Zubimendi, Odegaard, Rice; Trossard, Saka, Gyokeres

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Bournemouth have shown enough attacking threat to suggest they can trouble Arsenal, particularly at home, but their inability to turn performances into wins remains a concern. 

With the title race intensifying, Arsenal should have the extra quality and composure needed to edge this contest.

Correct score prediction: Bournemouth 1-2 Arsenal

Betting tips:

Arsenal to win

Both teams to score

Over 2.5 goals