- Here is the Arsenal vs Bournemouth prediction article which breaks down form, key players and H2H meetings ahead of the clash.
- The match will be staged at Emirates Stadium on Saturday April 11, 2026.
- Kickoff is at 2:30pm EAT.
Arsenal return to Premier League action on Saturday afternoon when they host Bournemouth at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday afternoon.
The Gunners are still trying to regain their confidence after back-to-back letdowns – an EFL Cup final defeat to Manchester City that was followed by a surprise FA Cup quarter-final elimination at the hands of Championship side Southampton last weekend.
While the dream of a quadruple or treble is no longer on the table, Mikel Arteta’s charges are still pushing for two more remaining major honors.
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They come into this clash having rebounded midweek when they snatched a narrow late 1-0 victory over Sporting CP in the first leg of their Champions League last-eight tie in Lisbon on Tuesday, though they needed a 91st minute goal from Kai Havertz to come away with the upper hand.
In the Premier League, Arsenal, who are firmly eyeing the title, will be looking to open an early 12-point gap: 70 against 61 for second-placed Manchester City, who face Chelsea on Sunday.
On top of that, returning to Premier League action after nearly a month off, the Gunners will be aiming to win five league games in a row for the third time this season.
It would be only the third Premier League campaign in which a team has had three separate runs of 5+ successive wins, after 2013/14 and 2022/23.
On the other hand, things won’t be a pushover for Arsenal, as the Cherries bring a strong record of their own, they have avoided defeat in each of their last 11 top-flight contests.
Never before have they gone 12 without losing in the Premier League, albeit seven of those matchups have ended all square, including each of their last five.
Bournemouth hit a run of draws with West Ham, Sunderland, Brentford, Burnley, and Man United before the break, keeping their European hopes alive but unchanged.
They are four points off seventh and unbeaten in five away games, with two recent 0-0s.
Here are the key details for the Arsenal vs Bournemouth clash, along with some betting tips for your slip on SportPesa, who offer you a variety of markets and instant payout.
What time does Arsenal vs Bournemouth match kick off?
The two will lock horns on Saturday, April 11, at the Emirates Stadium from 2:30 pm EAT.
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Arsenal vs Bournemouth team news
For the hosts, Eberechi Eze will be back in contention after missing the past few weeks with a calf problem, while Piero Hincapie was pictured back in training after sitting out the last couple of matches since the international break.
Bukayo Saka and Jurrien Timber also missed those games but are edging closer to full fitness, though Mikel Merino is still out with his foot injury.
For the visitors, the extended break has allowed several players to regain fitness. Junior Kroupi, Alex Jimenez, Ben Doak, and Tyler Adams are all back in contention after recent injury concerns.
Argentine left-back Julio Soler has also returned from a lengthy hamstring layoff, though his game time may be managed carefully.
Justin Kluivert hasn’t featured since his side’s 3-2 success in early January due to a serious knee injury as he tries to battle back in time for the World Cup, while Lewis Cook’s recovery from a hamstring injury is taking longer than expected.
Arsenal vs Bournemouth predicted lineup
- Arsenal: Raya; White, Saliba, Gabriel, Hincapie; Havertz, Zubimendi, Rice; Madueke, Gyokeres, Martinelli
- Bournemouth: Petrovic; Jimenez, Hill, Senesi, Truffert; Christie, Scott; Rayan, Kroupi, Tavernier; Evanilson
Arsenal vs Bournemouth head-to-head record and recent meetings
These two sides have crossed paths just 19 times, and Arsenal hold the superior record they have won 14 of them, while the Cherries have only managed three wins, with two games drawn.
Arsenal lost this fixture 2-1 last season, ending a run of eight successive home victories over Bournemouth in all competitions.
Arsenal came out on top in the first-leg meeting in January. Evanilson put Bournemouth ahead early only for Gabriel Magalhaes to equalize soon after. A pair of goals from Rice ultimately won it for the visitors, despite Kroupi’s late strike.
Last five meetings
- Jan 03, 2026: Bournemouth 2-3 Arsenal
- May 03, 2025: Arsenal 1-2 Bournemouth
- Oct 19, 2024: Bournemouth 2-0 Arsenal
- May 04, 2024: Arsenal 3-0 Bournemouth
- Sep 30, 2023: Bournemouth 0-4 Arsenal
Arsenal vs Bournemouth prediction and betting tips
Bournemouth have won two of their last three league games against Arsenal more than they had in their previous 14.
The Gunners are looking to win five league games in a row for the third time this season.
It would be only the third Premier League season in which a team has had three separate runs of 5+ successive wins, after 2013/14 and 2022/23.
Both sides have the most different goalscorers (17 – excluding own goals) and the most goals scored by substitutes (11) in the Premier League this season.
Without a doubt, Arsenal are the favorites to win this showdown as they are really hungry to maintain their top-of-the-table push for the title, but the visitors won’t come looking for mercy, they are capable of an upset, making this a very entertaining affair with goals expected.