AFC Bournemouth vs Arsenal: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 03 January

AFC Bournemouth

W D W W D

6th place in English Premier League

2-3

03/01/2026 13:30

Arsenal

L W W W W

1st place in English Premier League

English Premier League

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for AFC Bournemouth vs Arsenal on 03 January 2026 (kick-off: 13:30) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full AFC Bournemouth vs Arsenal preview before placing your bet.

AFC Bournemouth are currently 6th with 57 points after 38 matches.
Arsenal sit 1st with 85 points from 38 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Arsenal to win with probability 59%.
Head-to-head history favors Arsenal, who have won 3 of the last 6 meetings. AFC Bournemouth have 2 wins, while one match ended in a draw.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

13:30

2026-01-03

AFC Bournemouth vs Arsenal - Prediction & Odds

AFC Bournemouth

Arsenal

2026-01-03 13:30

STANDINGS UP TO 03/01/2026

Overall Table	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Arsenal	85	38	26	7	5	71	27	44
02 Manchester City	78	38	23	9	6	77	35	42
03 Manchester United	71	38	20	11	7	69	50	19
04 Aston Villa	65	38	19	8	11	56	49	7
05 Liverpool	60	38	17	9	12	63	53	10
06 AFC Bournemouth	57	38	13	18	7	58	54	4
07 Sunderland A.F.C	54	38	14	12	12	42	48	-6
08 Brighton Hove Albion	53	38	14	11	13	52	46	6
09 Brentford	53	38	14	11	13	55	52	3
10 Chelsea	52	38	14	10	14	58	52	6
11 Fulham	52	38	15	7	16	47	51	-4
12 Newcastle United	49	38	14	7	17	53	55	-2
13 Everton	49	38	13	10	15	47	50	-3
14 Leeds United	47	38	11	14	13	49	56	-7
15 Crystal Palace	45	38	11	12	15	41	51	-10
16 Nottingham Forest	44	38	11	11	16	48	51	-3
17 Tottenham Hotspur	41	38	10	11	17	48	57	-9
18 West Ham United	39	38	10	9	19	46	65	-19
19 Burnley	22	38	4	10	24	38	75	-37
20 Wolves	20	38	3	11	24	27	68	-41

Head To Head

03/05/2025 12:30

Arsenal

1 - 2

AFC Bournemouth

ENG PR

19/10/2024 12:30

AFC Bournemouth

2 - 0

Arsenal

ENG PR

24/07/2024 22:30

Arsenal

1 - 1

AFC Bournemouth

INT CF

04/05/2024 07:30

Arsenal

3 - 0

AFC Bournemouth

ENG PR

30/09/2023 10:00

AFC Bournemouth

0 - 4

Arsenal

ENG PR

04/03/2023 11:00

Arsenal

3 - 2

AFC Bournemouth

ENG PR

AFC Bournemouth

33%

Draw

17%

Arsenal

50%

AFC Bournemouth Last 6 matches

30/12/2025 15:30

Chelsea 2 - 2 AFC Bournemouth ENG PR

27/12/2025 11:00

Brentford 4 - 1 AFC Bournemouth ENG PR

20/12/2025 11:00

AFC Bournemouth 1 - 1 Burnley ENG PR

15/12/2025 16:00

Manchester United 4 - 4 AFC Bournemouth ENG PR

06/12/2025 11:00

AFC Bournemouth 0 - 0 Chelsea ENG PR

02/12/2025 15:30

AFC Bournemouth 0 - 1 Everton ENG PR

Win

Draw

67%

Lost

33%

Last 6 matches Arsenal

30/12/2025 16:15

Arsenal 4 - 1 Aston Villa ENG PR

27/12/2025 11:00

Arsenal 2 - 1 Brighton Hove Albion ENG PR

23/12/2025 16:00

Arsenal 1 - 1 Crystal Palace ENG LC

20/12/2025 16:00

Everton 0 - 1 Arsenal ENG PR

13/12/2025 16:00

Arsenal 2 - 1 Wolves ENG PR

10/12/2025 16:00

Club Brugge 0 - 3 Arsenal UEFA CL

Win

83%

Draw

17%

Lost

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues English Premier League

Played games

AFC Bournemouth

Arsenal

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

1.53

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.05

Scored

Avg. per game

2.16

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.58

Scored a goal

In last 6 home matches

YesNo

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 6 home matches

NoYes

6 (100%)0 (0%)

In last 19 home matches

YesNo

15 (79%)4 (21%)

In last 19 home matches

NoYes

18 (95%)1 (5%)

AFC Bournemouth

Recent matches

Arsenal

Under /Over

(74%)14 5(26%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(79%)15 4(21%)

Under /Over

(32%)6 13(68%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(32%)6 13(68%)

Under /Over

(47%)9 10(53%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(47%)9 10(53%)

/Yes

(63%)12 7(37%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(42%)8 11(58%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

AFC Bournemouth

Arsenal

Shots

AFC Bournemouth

Total shots

14.47 avg / game

Blocked

76 total

Avg. 4.22

Arsenal

Total shots

16.05 avg / game

Blocked

98 total

Avg. 5.16

AFC Bournemouth Pass Arsenal

Total passes

8170

Avg. 430 / game

Accurate

80%

Ball possession

52%

Total passes

9099

Avg. 479 / game

Accurate

85%

Ball possession

57%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

AFC Bournemouth

Played games

Arsenal

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.32

Clean sheets

0.58

6.00

114

Corners

112

5.89

20.58

391

Throw-ins

321

16.89

2.05

Offsides

2.11

GK saves

1.37

AFC Bournemouth

DISCIPLINARY

Arsenal

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.11

0.89

0.00

0.00

11.58

220

Fouls

190

10.00

9.21

175

Tackles

171

9.00

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How We Build the AFC Bournemouth vs Arsenal Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for AFC Bournemouth vs Arsenal on 03 January 2026 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this English Premier League fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

AFC Bournemouth vs Arsenal Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess AFC Bournemouth's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Arsenal's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

English Premier League Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live English Premier League standings and the English Premier League form table to understand exactly where AFC Bournemouth and Arsenal sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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