AFC Bournemouth welcome Newcastle United to the Vitality Stadium this weekend in a clash that pits early-season momentum against defensive solidity. Bournemouth come into the tie boasting a top-four spot after a strong start, while Newcastle hope to translate their ball-dominant style into goals as they look to climb from mid-table. With both sides evenly matched in recent head-to-heads and plenty of attacking talent on show, this is shaping up to be one of the most intriguing fixtures of the round. Kick-off is set for Saturday, with coverage available via streaming platforms.
Our Predictions for Bournemouth vs Newcastle
| Antonie Semenyo To Score – | 2/1 @ Betway (33.3%) | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | The 25-year-old Ghanaian international has already bagged three in four top-flight games this season. With his strong form so far, he seems a wise choice to grab another against Newcastle. |
| AFC Bournemouth to Win | 8/5 with Betway (38.5%) | ⭐⭐⭐ | Bournemouth are flying high at the moment. After a 4-2 defeat at Liverpool on the opening night of the campaign, the Cherries have put together three consecutive victories, with wins over Spurs, Wolves and Brighton. Newcastle have had considerably less time to prepare for this game after their defeat to Barcelona on Thursday and the hosts could have the edge here. Bournemouth have won three of the last five meetings and are fourth in the table. |
How both teams go into Bournemouth vs Newcastle
Bournemouth opened the season with a tough 4-2 loss to Liverpool at Anfield, fighting back from 2-0 to level before late goals from Chiesa and Salah sealed it for the Reds.
However, they’ve bounced back impressively, winning three straight—1-0 against Wolves, Spurs, and 2-1 over Brighton—putting them in fourth place.
Iraola’s side will be confident ahead of Sunday’s match against Newcastle, with a strong recent record against them—two wins and three draws in the last five meetings, including a 4-1 thumping at St James’ Park last season.
Newcastle, on the other hand, have struggled, with just one win from their opening five matches and a winless run stretching back to the end of last season. After a 1-0 victory over Wolves, they couldn’t build momentum, losing 2-1 to Barcelona in the Champions League.
Bournemouth team news
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Enes Unal is out with a knee injury, and Adam Smith remains sidelined with a hamstring issue, so James Hill will continue at right-back.
Bafode Diakite and Ryan Christie are doubts but may be ready for Sunday.
Veljko Milosavljevic is set to start after impressing against Brighton, partnering Marco Senesi in defense.
Alex Scott, alongside Tyler Adams in midfield, will support attacking options Semenyo, Tavernier, Brooks, and Evanilson.
Newcastle team news
Yoane Wissa is still sidelined for Newcastle, and Jacob Ramsey will also miss Sunday’s match.
Anthony Gordon is suspended after his red card against Liverpool, so Harvey Barnes, Woltemade, and Anthony Elanga could start in attack.
Kieran Trippier and Fabian Schar are doubts due to injuries from the Barcelona game. Tino Livramento may move to right-back, with Lewis Hall possibly making his first start at left-back, and Malick Thiaw could partner Dan Burn in defence.
Season Form & Standings
2025/26 season to date
| Team | Pos | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AFC Bournemouth | 4 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 5 | +1 | 9 |
| Newcastle United | 10 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 5 |
Bournemouth have started brightly with three wins in four, scoring 1.5 goals per game and showing attacking intent. Newcastle, despite their defensive record, have struggled for firepower, drawing twice and sitting mid-table.
Potential Match-Winners
- Antoine Semenyo (Bournemouth): Directly involved in five of Bournemouth’s six goals, with 3 goals and 2 assists, plus 7 big chance assists. Also averages over 50% successful dribbles, underlining his threat in one-on-ones.
- Francisco Evanilson (Bournemouth): One goal and 6 big chance assists, plus 82% pass completion – vital to Bournemouth’s creative play.
- Nick Woltemade (Newcastle): Newcastle’s leading scorer so far, boasting an 88.9% pass accuracy. While not prolific, he’s efficient with his chances.
Head-to-Head
The past 13 meetings between these sides have been remarkably close, with Newcastle edging the wins 4-3 and six draws. Both teams have netted 19 goals each in that span. Recent encounters suggest goals and drama are likely once again.
Last 5 Meetings
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| 18/01/25 | Newcastle 1-4 Bournemouth | Premier League |
| 25/08/24 | Bournemouth 1-1 Newcastle | Premier League |
| 17/02/24 | Newcastle 2-2 Bournemouth | Premier League |
| 11/11/23 | Bournemouth 2-0 Newcastle | Premier League |
| 11/02/23 | Bournemouth 1-1 Newcastle | Premier League |
Market Snapshot & Implied Probability
- Bournemouth to win: 8/5 @ Betfred (38.5%)
- Newcastle to win: 31/20 @ Bet365 (39.2%)
- Draw: 13/5 @ Bet365 (27.8%)
- Both Teams To Score – Yes: 8/13 @ Betfred (61.9%)
- Correct Score 1-1: 13/2 @ Bet365 (13.3%)
Conclusion
Will Bournemouth’s attacking edge prove too much for Newcastle’s controlled but goal-shy approach? With the Cherries flying early and Newcastle yet to find their best form, we’re leaning towards a home win. Our top selection is Antonie Semenyo To Score at 2/1 with Betway, which looks good value given the open nature of recent meetings. Don’t miss this one – the stats all point to another lively encounter at the Vitality.
Odds correct at the time of writing. Please gamble responsibly.