Arsenal vs Bournemouth

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Looking at recent form, Arsenal have had a bit of a mixed run with two wins, two losses, and a draw in their last five games, so they’ve been a little up and down. Bournemouth, on the other hand, have been quite steady, drawing three of their last five matches and picking up one win, which shows they’re not easy to beat right now.

When these two teams have met before, the games have often been exciting and full of goals, with the last three matches all ending with three or more goals scored in total. Based on the fact that Arsenal are at home but have been inconsistent, and Bournemouth are in a resilient patch, this match looks like it could be a close one. It feels like a draw is the most likely outcome here, with both sides having a good chance to score.

Last Updated: 20 Oct 2026 11:55 AM

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match facts

STADIUM

Emirates Stadium

LOCATION

London

  • Arsenal have won their last three encounters against Bournemouth, all with identical 2-1 scorelines. The Gunners have also scored exactly twice in each of those wins.
  • Arsenal head into this match on the back of inconsistent form - with two wins, two defeats, and a draw in their last five games. Their goal-games are frequently seeing both sides find the net.
  • Bournemouth have drawn three of their last five outings, scoring exactly once in each of their last three matches. They have been sturdy but often settle for a share of the points on the road.
  • In 8 recent meetings between the two sides, only one has ended in a draw (the overall record is 5 wins for Arsenal, 3 for Bournemouth), with the away side winning each of the last three contests.
  • Arsenal average 55.82% possession at home, but their most recent median statistic shows just 49.5% - suggesting recent home displays have been more balanced or under pressure.
  • The Gunners average 1.69 goals per match this season, while Bournemouth average just 1.09 - giving Arsenal a 0.6-goal advantage in typical scoring output.
  • Bournemouth have struggled for clean sheets recently, with four of their last five matches seeing both teams score - highlighting their defensive vulnerability at the Emirates.
  • Despite Bournemouth's defensive issues, Arsenal have kept a clean sheet at home only once in their last five - both teams will be confident of scoring in this one.
  • Arsenal average 14.65 shots per game compared to Bournemouth's 13.19 - a narrow margin suggesting the Cherries are capable of creating chances even away from home.
  • The median for yellow cards leans in Bournemouth's favor at 1.5 per game to Arsenal's 1 - expect a physical contest in midfield.
  • Bournemouth last defeated Arsenal in October 2024 (2-0) and will look to break a three-match losing streak at Emirates Stadium.
  • This is a Premier League 2026-2027 clash, meaning these sides are set to meet for the third consecutive season with Arsenal firmly in the ascendancy in recent head-to-heads.
Last Updated: 20 Oct 2026 11:55 AM
head to head team stats
Total
Per Match
54 Corners 29
80 Fouls 101
15 Offsides 5
131 Shots 69
45 Shots on Goal 20
7 Yellow Cards 16
1 Red Cards 0
18 Goals 10
10 Goals Conceded 18
3 Clean Sheets 1
premier league standings
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#1
9
8
0
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9
24
#8
9
3
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3
1
12