Arsenal vs Bournemouth
English Premier League
Date: 4 March 2023, Saturday
Kick-off at 15:00 UK / 16:00 CET
Venue: Emirates Stadium (London).
Arsenal increased the gap at the top of the Premier League standings to five points with a mid-week thumping of Everton in the postponed fixture of Gameweek No 7 at Emirates Stadium.
They will have a great chance to repeat such a showing three days later when bottom-half strugglers Bournemouth come to visit North London in the 26th round of the competition.
The Cherries were not capable of causing any problems to the other title candidate Manchester City seven days ago, losing 1-4 at their Vitality Stadium on the occasion.
The visitors are second from bottom with only one point between them and Leeds in the safe zone. However, it is very hard to see them grabbing the salvation points against the current leaders and the main title favorites away at Emirates Stadium.
The victory over Everton was the third consecutive Premier League success. It was also the second game out of these three in which the Gunners bagged four goals.
Bukayo Saka delivered a goal and an assist on Wednesday night, while Gabriel Martinelli showed his excellent form with a brace on the occasion.
The Brazilian winger now has three goals in the last two appearances and is a great option for the anytime goalscorer pick for the hosts on Saturday.
Arsenal vs Bournemouth Head-to-head
- On top of form, Arsenal have tradition to back them up here. They won 9, drew 2, and lost only 1 of 12 H2H games against the Cherries.
- The Gunners have won all five home encounters with Bournemouth historically with an impressive 14-2 goal difference in the process.
- Arsenal celebrated a commanding 0-3 victory when they visited Vitality Stadium in the first half of the season.
Arsenal vs Bournemouth Prediction
Everything points towards an easy home win in what should be a one-way street for Arsenal from the first to the final whistle. We will back the Gunners to win both halves at the 2.50 odds.
You can alternatively go with the in-form Gabi Martinelli to score anytime at the odds of 2.62. Do not forget that the Brazilian has been on target in each of the last three of Arsenal’s games.
Arsenal vs Bournemouth Betting Tips
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Arsenal to win both halves @ 2.50 (6/4)
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Gabriel Martinelli to score anytime @ 2.62 (13/8) odd.
