Last Updated on 10/04/2026 by Andy Clark
Arsenal host Bournemouth in Saturday’s Premier League early kick-off at the Emirates, and below you will find our Arsenal vs Bournemouth bet builder tips, predictions and the best free bet offers for the fixture.
League leaders Arsenal welcome Bournemouth to the Emirates for Saturday’s early kick-off. The Gunners haven’t played in the league for almost a month, with their last fixture being on 14 March. Since then, they have won two games in the Champions League, and lost in both the Carabao and FA Cup. Bournemouth are unbeaten in 12, remarkably drawing eight and winning four in that time.
Arsenal will be disappointed at exiting both domestic cups at the hands of Manchester City and Championship side Southampton respectively. They will welcome a return to league action this weekend.
Bournemouth have drawn almost half of their league games this season. Their inability to turn draws into wins leaves them in 13th position, but they’re well clear of relegation.
Our four-leg bet builder is priced at 19/2 with BetMGM, featuring Arsenal to win, two shots on target selections and a card pick.
Arsenal vs Bournemouth Bet Builder — 19/2 with BetMGM
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Key Stats — Arsenal vs Bournemouth
- Arsenal are unbeaten in nine of their last 10 Premier League matches and defeated Bournemouth 3-2 away from home back in January
- Bournemouth are unbeaten in 12 matches across all competitions, drawing eight and winning four in that run
- Gabriel Martinelli has scored 11 goals in all competitions this season and averages one shot per game in the Premier League
- Viktor Gyokeres has scored 17 goals in all competitions this season, with 11 in 29 Premier League appearances and an average of 1.5 shots per game — 17 on target
- Alex Scott has made 35 fouls in 31 Premier League appearances this season — an average of more than one foul per game, high for a forward
- Arsenal have not played a league game since 14 March and will be eager to return to winning ways on home soil
Arsenal Form and Match Preview
Arsenal will be disappointed at exiting both domestic cups at the hands of Manchester City and Championship side Southampton, respectively. They will welcome a return to league action this weekend.
Mikel Arteta’s side returns to league action in the best possible position — nine points clear at the top of the Premier League and with a game in hand over second-placed City. Two Champions League wins since their last league outing suggest the squad is in good shape, and the Emirates crowd will be fully behind them from the first whistle. Having defeated Bournemouth 3-2 away from home in January, Arsenal will approach this fixture with confidence and the motivation of extending their lead at the top.
Bournemouth Form and Match Preview
Bournemouth have drawn almost half of their league games this season. Their inability to turn draws into wins leaves them in 13th position, but they’re well clear of relegation.
Andoni Iraola’s side have been remarkably difficult to beat — unbeaten in 12 across all competitions is a genuinely impressive run — but the eight draws in that sequence tell the story of a team that frustrates rather than dominates. They arrive at the Emirates with the confidence of that unbeaten run behind them, but facing Arsenal at home is an entirely different challenge to anything they have faced in recent weeks. Their best hope is to stay compact, make themselves difficult to break down, and take advantage of any Arsenal complacency in the early stages.
Arsenal vs Bournemouth Betting Tips
- Arsenal to win — 4/9
- Gabriel Martinelli over 0.5 shots on target — 4/6
- Viktor Gyokeres over 0.5 shots on target — 4/7
- Alex Scott to be booked — 21/10
Combined odds: 19/2 with BetMGM
Best Bet Builder Tip — Arsenal to Win — 4/9
It’s very short odds, but it’s by far the most likely outcome from this fixture. Despite Bournemouth being on a long unbeaten run, this is the league leaders they’re up against, and the abundance of quality in Arsenal’s ranks should be too much for them this weekend. Arsenal were recently knocked out of the FA Cup away to Southampton, and will be looking to restore their pride on home soil here, and unfortunately for Bournemouth, they’ll be right up for it this weekend. Mikel Arteta’s side are unbeaten in nine of their last 10 in the Premier League, and will be hopeful of widening the gap over second-placed Manchester City. They defeated Bournemouth 2-3 in the league back in January, and I expect a similar outcome from this fixture.
Gabriel Martinelli Over 0.5 Shots on Target — 4/6
Arsenal winger Gabriel Martinelli is the first of two players I think will have a shot on target in this one. I expect the Gunners to spend most of this game on the front foot, especially at home, and Martinelli is one of their danger men in attack. He has scored 11 goals this season, albeit only one of them have been in the Premier League, with four in the FA Cup and six in the Champions League. In the league, he averages one shot per game, and I think it’s a good bet for one of his shots to be on target here.
Viktor Gyokeres Over 0.5 Shots on Target — 4/7
The second Gunner I think will have a shot on target is front man Viktor Gyokeres. The Swedish striker has bagged 17 goals in all competitions this season for Arsenal, with 11 of them coming in his 29 Premier League outings. In that time, he has had a total of 43 shots, an average of 1.5 per game, with 17 on target. Arsenal will create chances this weekend, and I expect their striker to at least have a shot on target here.
Alternative Bet — Viktor Gyokeres to Score (11/8)
With 11 league goals to his name this season, a decent return, I wouldn’t be surprised to see the Swede on the scoresheet on Saturday. Odds of 11/8 would mean swapping a shot on target for a goal, boosting the odds of this bet builder to 14/1 with BetMGM.
Alex Scott to Be Booked — 21/10
Bournemouth forward Alex Scott is the man I’m taking for a booking in this one. He has three cards to his name this season, with two in the Premier League and one in the FA Cup. However, in his 31 league appearances, he has made a total of 35 fouls, an average of more than one foul per game, and a high average for a forward player. Arsenal like to control the game and play out from the back, which might frustrate Scott, and lead to him making a rash challenge or two. At odds of 21/10, I think he’s a good shout to pick up his fourth booking of the season.
Arsenal vs Bournemouth Bet Builder Summary
| Selection | Odds |
|---|---|
| Arsenal to win | 4/9 |
| Gabriel Martinelli over 0.5 shots on target | 4/6 |
| Viktor Gyokeres over 0.5 shots on target | 4/7 |
| Alex Scott to be booked | 21/10 |
| Combined odds | 19/2 with BetMGM |
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