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

Newcastle United vs AFC Bournemouth Match Prediction & Analysis

Newcastle United are currently the best team in the competition - looking at their 5 recent games. They’ve won all, amassing 15 points. The Geordie Boys are on a 9 game unbeaten run, scoring goals for fun. Eddie Howe’s boys haven’t had easy fixtures, beating big names like Spurs, Man United and Aston Villa, along with Arsenal in the Carabao Cup. Alexander Isak scored 2 and assisted one against Wolves making him the first Newcastle player to score in 8 consecutive Premier League appearances. This win lifts them into the top 4 for the first time since September. 

Bournemouth fans won’t believe their luck. The Cherries are seemingly going toe-to-toe with the Premier League giants and in serious contention for Europe next season, after giving Chelsea a solid run for their money at Stamford Bridge on Tuesday. In the reverse fixture, early on in the season, Bournemouth were hard done by a late Nkunku goal. This time round, they suffered the same fortune at the hands of a late Reece James free-kick - except they ran rings around the Blues and almost escaped with 3 points. 

Head to Head Record: Both teams have played each other 13 times. Newcastle have won 4 games, Bournemouth have won 3, with 6 draws played out. 

Current Standings : The Magpies are 4th on the table with 38 points. Bournemouth are in 8th with 34 points. 

TEAMS PREVIEW

Newcastle United Preview

Newcastle have never won the Premier League and this could be the closest they get. Magpies’ legend Alan Shearer expects the North East club to challenge with Isak in sublime form. Eddie Howe’s men have now won 6 consecutive games, 9 in all competitions. He becomes only the second manager after Kevin Keegan to register his second run of 6 consecutive wins or more in the Premier League. Once touted for the England job, Eddie Howe now faces the challenge of facing his old club who are also competing for a European spot. He will surely appreciate the work Iraolo has put in, especially starting the season on the wrong foot. 

Isak the magician

Many pundits have likened him to Premier League and French great Thierry Henry with the way he weaves past players and makes oppositions feel inept. The Swede has been loving life in the Premier League. The probability of him outdoing Jamie Vardy, Ruud Van Nistlerooy and Sturridges’ tally of 11 consecutive strikes is very high. February will be a testing period for the Magpies as they face Man City, Forest and Liverpool in quick succession. But Howe won’t worry with Isak on his side. 

Injury - Lascelles, Wilson, Krafth, Pope are out.

Newcastle probable XI - Dubravka (GK), Hall, Livramento, Burn, Botman (DEF), Guimaraes, Tonali, Willock (MID), Isak, Murphy, Gordon (FWD). 

AFC Bournemouth Preview

The Cherries have come out of nowhere to surprise the Premier League big-wigs. Iraola’s management has been second to none. The Spaniard has fostered a terrific team-spirit. Bournemouth look a team unafraid, which wasn’t the case at the start of the season. Despite having a laundry list of injuries, Bournemouth put up a fight at Stamford Bridge. Semenyo is slowly but surely becoming a fan favourite with his impeccable agility and astute sense of play. 

The 8 Cherries’ players on the bench against the Blues had less than one hour of Premier League experience among them. Bournemouth did ride their luck on numerous occasions, but played with belief and bravado against Maresca’s side. The fans have been dreaming of a European position and if this continues this way, they will get what they deserve. 

Injury - Unal, Scott, Sinisterra, Senesi, Smith, Tavernier, Araujo and Evanilson are out.

Bournemouth probable XI - Kepa (GK), Kerkez, Huijsen, Zabarnyi, Hill (DEF), Cook, Adams, Brooks, Christie, Semenyo (MID), Outtara (FWD). 

NEWCASTLE UNITED vs AFC BOURNEMOUTH
Winning Prediction

Both Newcastle and Bournemouth have exceeded expectations this season. Newcastle's experience in European competition highlights the challenges of balancing domestic and continental demands. While Bournemouth may face similar challenges if they qualify for Europe, St. James' Park remains a formidable fortress. Newcastle's clinical edge and home advantage make them strong favorites for this encounter. We back Newcastle United to win.

Newcastle United to Win (2-0)

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