Arsenal (5-0-2) travel to face off against AFC Bournemouth (2-3-2) on Saturday, October 19th. This match will be played at Vitality Stadium in Bournemouth. Arsenal is coming off a win in their previous match, while AFC Bournemouth will be looking to get back on track from a loss to the Arsenal. The match is scheduled for 12:30 PM ET.

Arsenal vs AFC Bournemouth

Arsenal Is Coming Off A Win

Arsenal will be looking to keep things rolling after picking up a 3-1 win over Southampton. This win came on their home pitch and despite the over/under line being set at 3.5 goals, the four combined goals fell short of this figure. The money line payout for Arsenal was -670.

As an offense, Arsenal took a total of 29 shots, with six being on target. They also had an impressive 13 corner kicks. Bukayo Saka and Kai Havertz each finished with two assists apiece, while Saka also scored a goal on his seven total shot attempts.

On the defensive end, Arsenal allowed just one goal on Southampton’s eight total shots. David Raya finished with one save on the two shots on target he faced. As a defensive unit, Arsenal blocked 10 shots and intercepted seven passes.

Through seven matches, Arsenal is 5-0-2 and sits in 3rd place in the EPL. They have won two straight matches and have a record of 2-0-1 on the road. Overall, they are 3-0-1 at home. In matches where they have been favored, Arsenal is 5-0-1, and they have yet to lose as an underdog (0-0-1). After this match, they will take on Liverpool FC at home on Sunday, October 27th. Over their last seven matches, Arsenal is 5-0-2.

AFC Bournemouth Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

AFC Bournemouth will be looking to get back on track after taking a tough 1-0 loss to Leicester City. This match was on the road, and even though they lost, the over/under line was 2.5 goals, which was higher than the one goal that was scored.

Going into the match with Leicester City, AFC Bournemouth had a money line payout of +102, just barely edging out a draw payout. This means the offensive unit was unable to get going for the club, despite taking a total of 17 shots and two shots on goal.

On the offensive end, no player for AFC Bournemouth finished with an assist, and only two players had a shot on goal. Evanilson and Antoine Semenyo were the two players to take a shot on goal, with the rest of the club’s offense coming up empty on their nine corner kicks.

In the EPL standings, AFC Bournemouth is currently 13th, tied with West Ham United with 8 points. Over their last three matches, Bournemouth has gone 1-2, with their lone win coming against 19th-ranked Southampton. Overall, they are 2-3-2 on the season, and they have been favored in three matches, going 2-1 in those contests. After this match against Arsenal, they will be on the road against Aston Villa on October 26th.

Arsenal Offense Breakdown

So far this season, Arsenal has been one of the most dangerous offensive teams in the EPL, ranking third in goals per match (2.0) and shots on goal per match (6.6). They have also been effective on corner kicks, ranking third in the league in that category. Arsenal has had fewer corner kicks than their opponents in 57.1% of their matches. The Gunners have been led by Kai Havertz, who is seventh in the EPL with four goals. Bukayo Saka has been the team’s top playmaker, leading the EPL in assists (7) and is also second on the team in goals scored (2).

AFC Bournemouth Offense Breakdown

Antoine Semenyo is the top scorer for AFC Bournemouth this season, as he has found the back of the net three times, which is 18th in the EPL. He is also 21st in the league in shots on goal. Lewis Cook is the leader in assists for the club and is 14th in the EPL in that category. He also has one goal this season. As a team, Bournemouth is 13th in the league in goals per match, averaging 1.1 per contest. They are also 8th in shots on goal and 5th in corner kicks. In 71.4% of their matches, they have had more corner kicks than their opponent.

Arsenal Defense Breakdown

Heading into their match against AFC Bournemouth, Arsenal’s defense is currently 2nd in the EPL, allowing just 0.9 goals per match. However, they have given up two goals in two of their last four matches, including a match against the top-ranked offense in the EPL, Manchester City. Keeper David Raya is 3rd in the EPL with three clean sheets and 5th in saves. Overall, Arsenal is 6th in blocked shots and 18th in interceptions.

AFC Bournemouth Defense Breakdown

Heading into their match against Arsenal, the Bournemouth defense is 11th in the EPL, allowing 1.4 goals per match. However, they have been trending in the right direction, giving up just 1 goal to Leicester City, who is 12th in scoring. Overall, they are 5th in blocked shots and 3rd in interceptions. Keeper Kepa Arrizabalaga has started four matches and is 14th in saves. He has yet to record a clean sheet this season.

Arsenal vs AFC Bournemouth Prediction

Coming into this EPL matchup between Arsenal and AFC Bournemouth, we have this one ending in a 1-1 draw. The odds for a draw are sitting at +320. Looking at the projections, we have Enes Ünal with the best chance to score for AFC Bournemouth. On the other side, we are giving Raheem Sterling the best chance to find the net for Arsenal. Our projections are giving AFC Bournemouth a slight edge in terms of interceptions, as they are 3rd in the EPL in that category.

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