Bournemouth vs Arsenal: Bournemouth welcome Arsenal to the Vitality Stadium as the Premier League returns after the international break. This game will be played on Saturday, October 19 at 16:30. Arsenal are strong favorites going into this game.

The Gunners are still in the title race, behind Liverpool and Manchester City in the standing. Mikel Arteta’s squad have remained unbeaten in the season so far as they achieved consecutive home victories against Leicester City and Southampton. However, they tend to provide a few goals in the recent games, showing certain defensive weakness.

Meanwhile, Bournemouth have found it tough, as they sustained three losses in the last four Premier League games. Going back to the previous home game for them, they secured a 3-1 win against Southampton. Managed by Andoni Iraola, the position of Bournemouth is 13th with eight points, aiming to maintain their spot in the top flight.

Form Analysis

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Bournemouth will be hoping for better results after their 1-0 narrow defeat to Leicester City. The visitors, despite having top possession of 56%, were poor on the pitch because they could not convert possession into goals. This was their third defeat in four games. The Cherries have conceded in all of their previous six matches and have let in nine goals.

Past records are not inspiring, either, with Bournemouth failing to win in their last eight league outings against the Gunners.

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Arsenal come into this match after of a 3-1 win over Southampton. More importantly, their fine away form-it now has been 12- unbeaten league matches.

Over the last six games, Arsenal have managed to score of 22 to six conceded. This justifies the fact that they are the most likely favorites seeking to reclaim their title in the Premier League.

Predicted Lineups

Bournemouth Possible XI: Kepa; Smith, Zabarnyi, Senesi, Kerkez; Cook, Christie; Semenyo, Tavernier, Sinisterra; Evanilson

Arsenal Possible XI: Raya; Partey, Saliba, Gabriel, Calafiori; Merino, Jorginho, Rice; Saka, Jesus, Trossard

Bournemouth vs Arsenal: Key Points to Consider:

• Bournemouth’s Struggles: They lost three out of their last four Premier League games.
• Arsenal’s Dominance: The Gunners are unbeaten this season, having won the last four matches in all competitions
• Head-to-Head: Arsenal has always dominated in their previous matches, winning nine and drawing once in their last 10 matches.
• Bournemouth’s Defensive Weakness: Bournemouth is weak in their defense this season, having conceded in all the last six.

Betting Tips & Opportunities:

In great form, Arsenal will be the favourites to win this tie. StarBet has placed odds of 4.90 for Bournemouth to win and 1.67 for an Arsenal victory. But whereas Bournemouth have home advantage in the tie, considering how consistent Arsenal has been, they would be the best bet for this tie.

Bournemouth vs Arsenal: Final Prediction:

While Bournemouth may have some moments of expression in terms of attacking plays, Arsenal are the favorable one  because of their superior form and head-to-head record against the Cherries.

It should be a narrow 2-1 victory to Arsenal, one that would further cement their title challenge.