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The Gunners they have a huge opportunity in the early kick-off. Victory here could put Arsenal 12 points clear at the top ahead of Manchester City’s fixture later in the day, albeit having played two games more.
Given their strong domestic form and dominance at the Emirates, Mikel Arteta’s side will be confident of taking another big step towards the title.
Bournemouth, however, arrive in a resilient mood. The Cherries are on an 11-game unbeaten run in the league and have proven difficult to break down, even if draws have slowed their climb up the table.
While they’ve struggled for wins away against top sides, their ability to stay competitive suggests this may not be as straightforward as the odds imply.
Arsenal v Bournemouth, Saturday, 12:30 BST
Arsenal v Bournemouth tips
• Djordje Petrovic to make 3+ saves - 53/100 with Bet365
• Under 3.5 goals - 53/100 with Bet365
• Over eight corners - 3/10 with Bet365
Odds courtesy of bet365. Correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Djordje Petrovic to make 3+ saves
Arsenal’s attacking pressure at home has been relentless, and that’s likely to translate into plenty of work for Bournemouth goalkeeper Djordje Petrovic.
The Serbian averages around three saves per game in the Premier League and has made 3+ saves in 11 of his last 13 away appearances.
Even if Bournemouth remain competitive, the volume of Arsenal chances makes this a strong play. Petrovic doesn’t need an exceptional performance for this to land, just a typical one given the likely pattern of the match.
Tip: Djordje Petrovic to make 3+ saves @ 53/100
Bet explanation: This bet wins if Djordje Petrovic make at least three saves against Arsenal
Under 3.5 goals
While Arsenal are favourites, this may not turn into a high-scoring rout. Bournemouth have proven stubborn defensively during their unbeaten run, and notably, only one of their last five away matches has produced over 2.5 goals.
Arsenal themselves have been incredibly solid at the back, boasting the best defensive record in the league in terms of expected goals conceded (0.71 per game). They’ve also kept clean sheets in five of their last six home matches across all competitions.
With Bournemouth likely to approach this cautiously and Arsenal potentially managing the game if they go ahead, the under 3.5 goals line looks a sensible angle. A controlled 2-0 or 2-1 type of win for the hosts feels more probable than a goal-heavy encounter.
Bet explanation: This bet wins if less than four goals are scored in the game between Arsenal and Bournemouth
Over eight corners
Arsenal average close to six corners per game and often dominate this metric at home thanks to their wide play and sustained attacking phases. Bournemouth, meanwhile, concede a relatively high number of corners on the road.
Recent data supports this trend strongly. Matches involving Bournemouth away from home regularly push into double figures for total corners, while Arsenal games average around nine per match. The reverse fixture between these sides also produced 12 corners, reinforcing the expectation of a high count.
Even if Bournemouth offer limited attacking threat, Arsenal alone could push this line close, with the visitors contributing enough through transitions to comfortably clear the over 8 mark.
Tip: Over eight corners @ 3/10
Bet explanation: This bet wins if there are more than eight corners in the game between Bournemouth and Arsenal.
Arsenal vs Bournemouth odds
• Arsenal - 9/20 with Bet365
• Draw - 333/100 with Bet365
• Bournemouth - 6/1 with Bet365
Odds, correct at the time of publication, are subject to change.
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