Arsenal vs Bournemouth: Predictions, Team News, and Betting Odds

The Premier League meeting at the Emirates Stadium takes place on Saturday, April 11. Kick-off is scheduled for 12.30pm BST and TNT Sports 1 will show the game live in the UK.

What’s at stake

Arsenal can extend their lead at the top to 12 points with a win. The Gunners remain heavy favourites in the title race despite recent cup setbacks.

They lost the EFL Cup final 2-0 to Manchester City. They were also beaten 2-1 by Championship side Southampton in the FA Cup.

Arsenal form and continental picture

On Tuesday, Kai Havertz scored an injury-time winner to give Arsenal a 1-0 lead over Sporting in the Champions League quarter-final tie. The club have won all five of their Champions League home games this season.

Bookmakers make Arsenal strong favourites to reach the semi-finals. The Puskas Arena remains the season’s Champions League final venue.

Bournemouth’s run and recovery

Bournemouth head to north London on a long unbeaten run. They are aiming to extend a 12-match sequence without defeat.

The season turned after a poor November and December spell. The Cherries lost 3-2 at home to Arsenal early in 2026, then sold Antoine Semenyo to Manchester City.

Key players and squad news

Arsenal

Eberechi Eze has returned to training. Martin Ødegaard, Bukayo Saka and Jurrien Timber are doubts.

Piero Hincapié and Mikel Merino remain unavailable. Predicted starters include Raya; White, Saliba, Gabriel, Calafiori; Havertz, Zubimendi, Rice; Madueke, Gyokeres, Martinelli.

Bournemouth

Eli Junior Kroupi, Tyler Adams and Julio Soler are fit. Lewis Cook and Justin Kluivert are still unavailable.

Predicted starters include Petrovic; Jimenez, Hill, Senesi, Truffert; Scott, Christie; Rayan, Tavernier, Adli; Evanilson.

Predictions, team news and betting odds

Arsenal remain favourites for the three points. The match looks likely to be low scoring.

Our concise Arsenal vs Bournemouth predictions, team news and betting odds reflect recent form and squad fitness.

Betting tips

• Best bet: Arsenal to win and under 4.5 goals (odds around 17-20 with Coral and Ladbrokes).
• Player bet: Riccardo Calafiori to register an attempt on target (about 5-2 with Coral and Ladbrokes).
• Longshot: Alex Jimenez to be the first player booked (about 15-2 with bet365).

Bet builder suggestions

• Viktor Gyokeres to score anytime. He has 11 top-flight goals this season.
• Alex Scott to receive a booking. He is regularly involved in challenges.
• Arsenal to collect the most corners. Set-pieces are a major attacking route for the home side.

Odds and essential statistics

• Arsenal are unbeaten in their last eight Premier League matches.
• The Gunners have won their past seven home fixtures.
• Arsenal have opened the scoring in each of their last eight home games.
• Arsenal’s last nine matches have featured fewer than four goals.
• Four of Bournemouth’s last five games saw under 2.5 goals.
• Bournemouth have kept four clean sheets in their last eight top-flight matches.
• Arsenal have dropped only seven points at home this season.
• Riccardo Calafiori has 28 attempts in 22 Premier League appearances for Arsenal.
• Alex Jimenez has accumulated nine yellow cards in 27 Premier League appearances.

Filmogaz.com will monitor team confirmations and late injury updates. Expect starting XIs to be finalised closer to kick-off.