AFC Bournemouth vs Arsenal FC, Premier League 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
AFC Bournemouth vs Arsenal FC — Premier League at Vitality Stadium.
- AFC Bournemouth 5 games · 3 pts (2026/27)
- Arsenal FC 5 games · 12 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Robert Jones
- Assistant 1 Neil Davies
- Assistant 2 Simon Long
3 games this season
🟨 3.3/game
⚽ 11.7 goals/game
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manchester City FC | 5 | 15 |
| 2 | Arsenal FC | 5 | 12 |
| 3 | Brighton & Hove Albion FC | 5 | 10 |
| 4 | Brentford FC | 5 | 9 |
| 5 | Leeds United FC | 5 | 9 |
| 6 | Liverpool FC | 5 | 9 |
| 7 | Everton FC | 5 | 9 |
| 8 | Hull City AFC | 5 | 8 |
| 9 | Newcastle United FC | 5 | 8 |
| 10 | Chelsea FC | 5 | 7 |
| 11 | Ipswich Town FC | 5 | 6 |
| 12 | Manchester United FC | 5 | 5 |
| 13 | Nottingham Forest FC | 5 | 5 |
| 14 | Sunderland AFC | 5 | 4 |
| 15 | Crystal Palace FC | 5 | 4 |
| 16 | Aston Villa FC | 5 | 4 |
| 17 | AFC Bournemouth | 5 | 3 |
| 18 | Coventry City FC | 5 | 3 |
| 19 | Fulham FC | 5 | 2 |
| 20 | Tottenham Hotspur FC | 5 | 2 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Oct | Arsenal FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 05 Oct | Leicester City FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 30 Sep | Southampton FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 21 Sep | Liverpool FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 14 Sep | Chelsea FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 31 Aug | Everton FC | A | 3–2 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Oct | AFC Bournemouth | A | 0–2 | L |
| 05 Oct | Southampton FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 01 Oct | Paris Saint-Germain FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 28 Sep | Leicester City FC | H | 4–2 | W |
| 22 Sep | Manchester City FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 19 Sep | Atalanta BC | A | 0–0 | D |
Season Stats
| AFC Bournemouth | Arsenal FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #17 | Position | #2 |
| 3 | Points | 12 |
| 5 | Played | 5 |
| 0 / 3 / 2 | W / D / L | 4 / 0 / 1 |
| 6 | Scored | 8 |
| 8 | Conceded | 4 |
| -2 | GD | +4 |
| 0.60 | PPG | 2.40 |
| 0% | Win % | 80% |
Key Stats
58%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
H2H (12 games)
75%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
AFC Bournemouth this season
AFC Bournemouth this season
60%
Clean Sheets
Arsenal FC this season
Arsenal FC this season
AFC Bournemouth are 17th (3 pts). Arsenal FC are 2nd (12 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
AFC Bournemouth
0-15
1/–
16-30
1/–
31-45
2/2
46-60
1/2
61-75
–/–
76+
–/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Arsenal FC
0-15
1/1
16-30
2/–
31-45
–/2
46-60
4/1
61-75
–/–
76+
1/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
AFC Bournemouth
| Marcus Tavernier | 3 G |
| Alex Scott | 1 G |
Arsenal FC
| Bukayo Saka | 3 G |
| Martin Odegaard | 2 G |
| Kai Havertz | 2 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against AFC Bournemouth and Arsenal FC has kicked off!
- 5' AFC Bournemouth is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 10' AFC Bournemouth are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 15' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 20' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering AFC Bournemouth that had 338 games and scored 444 goals.
- 25' AFC Bournemouth are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Arsenal FC backline.
- 28' That is a card for Arsenal FC. William Saliba will be fuming at that decision.
- 30' The referee does not hesitate — a card for William Saliba on 30 minutes.
- 35' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 37' Time for substitution for Arsenal FC. Raheem Sterling is replaced by Jakub Kiwior.
- 42' named a 4-2-3-1 earlier, and opted for a 4-2-3-1 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 46' Another substitution for AFC Bournemouth to replace Julian Araujo by Adam Smith on 46 minute.
- 51' The home supporters are growing impatient. AFC Bournemouth must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 56' Both keepers have barely been tested. AFC Bournemouth and Arsenal FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 61' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 63' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Antoine Semenyo on 63 minutes.
- 63' AFC Bournemouth make a change. Dango Ouattara trudges off to be replaced by Luis Sinisterra on 63 minutes.
- 64' Arsenal FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Martinelli is hanging Leandro Trossard on the field on 64 minute.
- 68' It’s gonna be a card for Ben White.
- 70' Against the run of play, Ryan Christie has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 75' Ukraine international Illia Zabarnyi has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 79' Justin Kluivert is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 81' Time for substitution for Arsenal FC. Mikel Merino is replaced by Ethan Nwaneri.
- 82' Another change for AFC Bournemouth made on 82 minute. Evanilson leaves to be changed by Enes Unal.
- 87' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Dango Ouattara made 437 appearances and scored 12 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- Another three points for AFC Bournemouth.
Lineups
AFC Bournemouth Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 24
- 4
- 13
- 16
- 5
-
22
Julian Araujo ↓ Adam Smith 46'
- 9
- 27
-
8
Alex Scott ↓ Ryan Christie 63'
- 11
- 3
Bench
- 7
-
15
Adam Smith ↑ 46'
- 42
-
17
Luis Sinisterra ↑ 63'
-
19
Justin Kluivert ↑ 63'
-
26
Enes Unal ↑ 82'
- 18
-
10
Ryan Christie ↑ 63'
- 2
Coach
Iraola
Arsenal FC Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
-
30
Raheem Sterling ↓ Jakub Kiwior 37'
- 41
- 22
- 2
- 6
- 29
-
23
Mikel Merino ↓ Ethan Nwaneri 81'
- 5
-
19
Leandro Trossard ↓ Martinelli 64'
- 4
- 33
Bench
- 20
- 9
- 17
-
11
Martinelli ↑ 64'
-
15
Jakub Kiwior ↑ 37'
-
53
Ethan Nwaneri ↑ 81'
- 49
- 36
- 46
Coach
Mikel Arteta
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Martin Odegaard | 3 |
| Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang | 3 |
| Ben White | 2 |
| Bukayo Saka | 2 |
| Declan Rice | 2 |
| Martin Odegaard | 2 |
| Marcos Senesi | 1 |
| Eli Kroupi | 1 |
Head to Head
AFC Bournemouth Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.09
AFC Bournemouth xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.57
Arsenal FC xG
I would bet for:
AFC Bournemouth or Arsenal FC 72%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: AFC Bournemouth win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.66
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 74% |
|
26% |
| ± 2.5 | 49% |
|
51% |
| ± 3.5 | 28% |
|
72% |
| ± 4.5 | 14% |
|
86% |
Double Chance
AFC Bournemouth or Draw
58%
Draw or Arsenal FC
70%
AFC Bournemouth or Arsenal FC
72%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.9%
0 – 1
10%
1 – 2
9%
0 – 0
9%
0 – 2
8.4%
1 – 0
6.6%
2 – 1
6.3%
2 – 2
5%
1 – 3
4.8%
0 – 3
4.3%
2 – 0
Actual
2 – 3
2.7%
Asian Handicap — AFC Bournemouth
| Handicap | AFC Bournemouth covers | Push | Arsenal FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| -2 | 3% | 7% | 90% |
| -1.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| -1 | 10% | 15% | 75% |
| -0.5 | 25% | — | 75% |
| +0.5 | 53% | — | 47% |
| +1 | 53% | 22% | 25% |
| +1.5 | 75% | — | 25% |
| +2 | 75% | 14% | 10% |
| +2.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
Clean Sheet
AFC Bournemouth keeps clean sheet
22%
✗
Arsenal FC keeps clean sheet
34%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

