Eddie Howe will be looking to keep piling the pressure on Arsene Wenger as Bournemouth welcome Arsenal to the Vitality Stadium. Bournemouth have struggled for form all season whilst the wheels appear to be coming off for Arsenal and their humbling FA Cup defeat at the hands of Nottingham Forest on Sunday added to intrigue and speculation over Arsene Wenger’s future.
English Premier League – Bournemouth v Arsenal – Vitality Stadium – Sunday 14th January 2018 – 13:30 UK Time
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Draw Best Odd of: 16/5 at Ladbrokes |
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Bournemouth
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The Cherries sit 16th in the Premier League – one point above the dreaded drop zone, following a hectic festive period.Eddie Howe’s men are unbeaten in their last 4 matches in all competitions and look to be finding form at a crucial stage of the season. Callum Wilson is the focal point up front for the Cherries and his 6 goals in all competitions this season could prove invaluable.
Arsenal
The Gunners have had a disastrous run of games, winning only 1 of their last 5 games in all competitions – including the FA Cup defeat to Nottingham Forest. Arsenal have accumulated 39 points from their opening 22 games and sit 6 points behind Liverpool in the race for Champions League football next term. Alexis Sanchez has scored 8 goals for the Gunners this term although speculation is rife that the Chilean could be joining Manchester City this transfer window.
Head to Head
Remarkably, Bournemouth have never beaten Arsenal in their history as a football club, with Arsenal winning 5 of their previous 6 encounters – with a solitary draw being shared between the two sides. Danny Welbeck (x2) and Alexandre Lacazette did the damage earlier in the season as Arsenal beat Bournemouth 3-0 at the Emirates Stadium back in September.
Bournemouth v Arsenal – Betting Odds and Predictions
Both sides are renowned for their generous defending and this could be a very open encounter between two entertaining teams.
Both teams to score – YES – is a solid punt at 8/13 with Betfair.
Arsenal have struggled in recent weeks but should have too much quality in key areas.
Arsenal to win the game looks well priced at 4/7 with Unibet.
Both sides have been involved in high-scoring games in recent weeks – suggesting this could be another high-scoring encounter.
Over 2.5 goals in the game is a super bet at 8/15 with Coral.
Alexandre Lacazette has scored 8 goals for Arsenal this season and could build on that tally here.
Alexandre Lacazette to score anytime looks excellent value at 21/20 with BetVictor.
Score Prediction
Bournemouth 1 – 3 Arsenal – 12/1 with Coral.
Top Betting Tip Bournemouth v Arsenal
Bournemouth will be enthused by Arsenal’s deficiencies in recent weeks and will have a go but Arsenal should have too much. Arsenal to win the match and both teams to score is a great punt at 2/1 with William Hill.