Bournemouth 2-0 Arsenal

Current streaks

Recent form

Bournemouth

Bournemouth's recent form has been inconsistent, with 2 wins and 4 losses in their last 6 matches across all competitions. Their Premier League position of 13th with 8 points from 7 games reflects this mixed performance. The team has struggled defensively, failing to keep a clean sheet in any of these matches and conceding an average of 1.5 goals per game. Offensively, they've managed to score in 50% of their games, with a notable 3-1 victory over Southampton and a high-scoring 3-2 win against Everton standing out. However, they've also suffered some significant defeats, including a 3-0 loss to Liverpool. The team's goal difference of -3 and the fact that both teams scored in only 33% of these matches suggest that Bournemouth are facing challenges at both ends of the pitch, with room for improvement in both attack and defense.

Arsenal

Arsenal are currently in impressive form, riding a four-game winning streak across all competitions and remaining unbeaten in their last six matches. The team's offensive prowess is particularly noteworthy, having scored 16 goals in their last six games, averaging an impressive 2.67 goals per game. Their 5-1 victory over Bolton Wanderers in the League Cup stands out as a high-scoring affair. Defensively, Arsenal has been solid, conceding only one goal per game on average and keeping two clean sheets during this period. The Gunners have shown consistency in producing high-scoring matches, with 67% of their recent games featuring over 2.5 goals. Their current third-place position in the Premier League, coupled with their strong performances in both domestic and European competitions, suggests Arsenal are in excellent form heading into their upcoming fixtures.

Recent home/away form

Bournemouth

Bournemouth's recent home form shows a mixed bag of results, with no clear dominant streak. They've managed to secure three wins, one draw, and two losses in their last six home games. Notably, their most recent Premier League match at home was a convincing 3-1 victory against Southampton, breaking a two-game winless streak in the league at their home ground. The team has been involved in some high-scoring encounters, particularly the 3-2 friendly win against Girona and the 3-1 league victory over Southampton, both of which saw five goals. Bournemouth's goal-scoring record at home is reasonably good, averaging 1.5 goals per game, while their defense has been somewhat shaky, conceding an average of 1.17 goals per match. Interestingly, both teams have scored in 67% of these home games, suggesting that matches at Bournemouth's ground often feature goals from both sides.

Arsenal

Arsenal's recent away form has been solid, with the team remaining unbeaten in their last five competitive matches on the road. They've displayed defensive prowess, keeping four clean sheets in their last six away games, including impressive shutouts against Manchester United, Tottenham Hotspur, and Aston Villa. The Gunners have been particularly stingy in defense, conceding only 0.67 goals per game in their last six away fixtures. While their attacking output has been modest at 1.17 goals per game, Arsenal has managed to grind out results, with 67% of their recent away matches featuring under 2.5 goals. Their most recent away outing, a 2-2 draw against Manchester City, stands out as the highest-scoring game in this sequence, demonstrating their ability to compete with top opposition on their travels.