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European Soccer Best Bets for the Weekend: Arsenal and Freiburg Take Center Stage

By OddsTrader
Last Update September 29, 2023

We’re back supplementing your betting needs for this weekend’s elite-level soccer fixtures across Europe’s top-flight leagues.

Continue reading our betting previews and soccer odds from the German Bundesliga and the English Premier League fixtures involving Bournemouth vs. Arsenal, Freiburg vs. Augsburg, and more.

Top Betting Picks

Arsenal FC (-200) at Caesars Sportsbook
FC Freiburg (-138) at Bet365

AFC Bournemouth vs. Arsenal FC

Saturday, September 30, 2023 – 10:00 AM EDT at Vitality Stadium

AFC Bournemouth

If Premier League woes and goal-scoring opportunities weren’t already drowning Bournemouth this season, the south English club must now face a menacing Arsenal squad without their leading striker, Dominic Solanke, and it doesn’t bode well for a club that’s collected just three points from six games.

When you see Bournemouth’s red and black stripes, you should also see the blatant red flags. They’re winless in the EPL since April 2023 and have netted an embarrassing two goals in 450 minutes of action on home soil this term.

Arsenal FC

Bournemouth hasn’t displayed an inch of threat at the Vitality Stadium in 2023. Their chance of success is in severe jeopardy this weekend as the Gunners roll up with an impeccable record on the road.

The last time Mikel Arteta’s men visited this ground, it ended with three goals for the Londoners without reply. Arsenal hasn’t been perfect this season by no means, but they’ve been admirable away from home and now face a team that’s consistently struggled for goals in 2023.

EPL Prediction, Odds, & Trends

The EPL betting odds naturally favor The Gunners to claim all three points in what should be a clear-cut victory for Arteta’s men.

In most scenarios where a -200 moneyline price is presented on the away team, I’d be cautious of laying the chalk. However, Bournemouth have been so untrustworthy on home soil it’s difficult to pass up, especially considering Solanke’s’ absence.

Score Prediction: AFC Bournemouth 0 – Arsenal FC 2

Supporting Trends

Arsenal is undefeated versus Bournemouth in six consecutive meetings.
Arsenal won both games versus Bournemouth with a combined score of 6-2 last term.

Soccer Pick: Arsenal FC (-200) at Caesars Sportsbook

SC Freiburg vs. FC Augsburg

Sunday, October 01, 2023 – 11:30 AM EDT at Europa-Park Stadion

SC Freiburg

Freiburg’s Bundesliga season through seven matchdays has been underwhelming, to say the least. However, returning to the win column cannot get much simpler than facing Augsburg at Europa Park, as this weekend’s visiting squad has won just one game this term.

Historically, Freiburg dominates Augsburg home and away. Last season’s pair of meetings between these squads ended in a 7-1 aggregate in favor of Christian Streich’s team, and they can snatch even more confidence in knowing their weekend opposition hasn’t defeated them since September 2018.

FC Augsburg

The Bavarians collected their first victory of the season last time out, a 2-1 home win over Mainz that ended a seven-game winless streak dating back to last term.

Unfortunately, traveling results are a huge concern as they hit the road this weekend. In their previous 15 German top-flight meetings, Augsburg has failed to win 15 consecutively, and 12 of those clashes ended in a loss.

Bundesliga Prediction, Odds, & Trends

The Bundesliga odds are showing value on Freiburg due to recent results. However, with a team that struggles away from home and has historically faltered versus Freiburg, a moneyline wager on the home side feels like the perfect selection.

Score Prediction: SC Freiburg 3 – FC Augsburg 1