Bournemouth vs Arsenal prediction: ENGLAND: Premier League betting tips on match 2022-08-19 16:30.
After an impressive 2-0 opening day victory over Aston Villa, Bournemouth were firmly brought back down to earth by Manchester City last weekend, as the Cherries were drubbed 4-0. A return to the Vitality Stadium should be welcome for Scott Parker’s side, but the visit of an Arsenal side Bournemouth have beaten just once in their history (W1, D2, L9) undoubtedly dampens that enthusiasm.
If Bournemouth fans were hoping Parker may bring them a change of fortunes against Arsenal, they may be saddened to learn the former Spurs stalwart has never beaten the Gunners in his managerial career so far (D1, L1). Heightening the realisation of a first home loss of the season is the fact Bournemouth have lost their last four Saturday 17:30 kick-offs in the Premier League (PL) by an aggregate 9-1 score!
Arsenal’s season couldn’t have got off to a much better start, with the Gunners one of just two sides to boast a 100% winning record after two games. A 4-2 victory over Leicester fuelled belief that this could finally be the season Arsenal make a return to the top-four having not done so since 2015/16, but Arsenal fans will need no reminding of the challenge they face to keep that momentum going.
You’d have to go back to 2004/05 for the last time Arsenal won their opening three PL games, and a repeat of the 3-0 victory on matchday three from then would certainly suit the Gunners here. It does seem likely someone will win either way too, as Arsenal’s last PL away draw came back in October 2021, though that did come on the South Coast (0-0 vs Brighton).
Players to watch: Bournemouth’s Kieffer Moore has a taste for late goals, with his last 11 club strikes coming after the 65th minute. Gabriel Jesus opened his Arsenal account with a double against Leicester and has won all five of his personal H2Hs against Bournemouth.
Hot stat: Three of Arsenal’s last four PL games have seen an own goal scored.