AFC Bournemouth vs Newcastle United, English Premier League 2024-25, Today Match Prediction

AFC Bournemouth vs Newcastle United Match Prediction & Analysis

As two sides enter their 2nd match of the season, Bournemouth hope to continue their growth as a club in Premier League play, while Newcastle are trying for a shot at UEFA Champions League qualifications and finishing first in EPL. Below is our starting lineups, key injuries, current standings, and other vital information in order to make a prediction for the match. 

Although these squads haven’t played that much in the past, their games have always been tightly contested and high octane. Newcastle currently leads the matchup victories by 7 wins to 6 with six others ending up in draws. But, with Bournemouth having beaten them last time out, Newcastle’s winless streak against them has gone up to three in recent years. 

TEAMS PREVIEW

AFC Bournemouth Preview

With Bournemouth entering this game as a very motivated side, this match could lead them towards a next stage of development. As they found life on both ends of the field, Antonie Semenyo provided them with a massive score against Nottingham Forest to tie. 

Someone who scored 8 times last year, his muscular frame caused many double teams. Having a midfielder like Marcus Tavernier, 4 assists plus 3 scores in limited time last year, gave Semenyo more opportunities in the front as a lone striker. 

Having a skillful dribbler like Luis Sinisterra, 2 goals with 2 assists in 2023-24, helps complement the power up front brought with Dango Ouattara. A defensive unit that struggled a bit last year, Milos Kerkoz, 2 tackles and an interception, plus Lewis Cook, 2 blocks, created a tactful wall on one side not letting any forwards move in. 

With a goalie like Neto showing improvement in his jump and side to side movement, allowing just one goal showed his resounding hard work over the offseason. 

Bournemouth will be relying on their youngsters Antoine Semenyo, 5 shots in first game, and Dango Ouattara, goal plus two assists during 12 starts last year, to create pressure in front of the net. 

Bournemouth Starting Lineup - Neto (Goalkeeper), Milos Kerkez, Illia Zabarnyi, Marcos Senesi, Adam Smith(Defenders), Lewis Cook, Alex Scott, Luis Sinisterra, Marcus Tavernier, Dango Ouattara(Midfielders), Antoine Semenyo (Forward)

Newcastle United Preview

Newcastle United FC are trying to chase history and win their first ever league trophy. Having never won the Premier League, this is one of the best teams they had to lead a group through the gauntlet schedule. Alexander Isak, 21 goals last year, has shown clear improvement in his passing and dropped a wonderful through ball for Joelinton to finish. This combo could become very scary with their pure physical skills and unmatchable speed in the open fields. 

Having Bruno Guimares, 8 assists in 2023-24, bringing up the ball provides them with potentially their best facilitator ever. With him being able to drop back on the other end too through 4 blocks and 6 tackles last week, it gives guys like Lewis Hall or Dan Burn more flexibility. The long range of movement gave both these defenders four blocks each as well and vital interceptions from stopping fast-paced offense.  

Newcastle isn’t bereft of any quality attackers as Alexander Isak, 9 goals plus 2 assists in previous 10 games, and Anthony Gordon, 2 scores with 5 dished out, lead this elite offenses charge. 

Newcastle United Starting Lineup - Nick Pope(Goalkeeper), Lewis Hall, Dan Burn, Fabian Schar, Valentino Livramento (Defenders), Joelinton, Bruno Guimaraes, Sean Longstaff(Midfielders), Anthony Gordon, Jacob Murphy, Alexander Isak (Forwards) 

AFC BOURNEMOUTH vs NEWCASTLE UNITED
Winning Prediction

With Bournemouth having a crowd fired up to give this side energy and hope, they will face their first real test in Newcastle United. On paper, both sides look evenly matched defensively and in the middle. The major issue though is that this Bournemouth side is way too inexperienced with players like Alexander Isak or Bruno Guimares pace and dribbling ability, causing a lot of nervous moments. But, one key to this game is that if Antoine Semenyo and Marcus Tavernier can play to his full potential this result could end up changing vitally. 

Newcastle United FC to win (2-1)

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