Arsenal dey set to face Bournemouth at Vitality Stadium on Saturday, October 19, as dem aim to maintain their strong form after the international break. Despite playing away, Arsenal be favorites due to their dominant record against Bournemouth. In their last eight head-to-head clashes, Arsenal don win seven times, including a 3-0 victory in their last meeting at Emirates Stadium.
Bournemouth, under Andoni Iraola, have been struggling recently, losing four of their last six matches across all competitions. Dem manage to win against Everton and Southampton but suffer defeats against West Ham, Chelsea, Liverpool, and Leicester. Bournemouth currently dey 13th in the standings, nine points behind Arsenal.
Arsenal, on the other hand, remain undefeated in all competitions this season, with only draws against Brighton and Manchester City in the league. Dem boast four consecutive victories, including a 3-1 win over Southampton. However, Arsenal’s injury list be a concern, with players like Ødegaard, Zinchenko, Tierney, Partey, Timber, Havertz, Martinelli, and Saka dealing with various issues.
Despite these injuries, betting platforms favor Arsenal to win, with odds as low as 1.65. The Gunners’ solid defense, which has conceded just six goals in the league, suggests a challenging outing for Bournemouth’s attackers. Arsenal also have a strong record of keeping clean sheets, having done so in nine of their last 11 away league matches.
The match could also see Bukayo Saka reaching a significant milestone if he scores, as he is on the verge of his 50th Premier League goal. However, his participation is uncertain due to a hamstring issue.
Experts predict that Arsenal will likely take a cautious approach, aiming to score one goal and keep a clean sheet. Betting on fewer than 3.5 goals seems like a sensible choice, given Arsenal’s defensive solidity and Bournemouth’s low scoring rate.
