Prediction: Newcastle vs Bournemouth

Looking to extend on their bright start to proceedings, Newcastle will welcome Bournemouth to St. James’ Park on Saturday lunchtime.

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Verdict: Anthony Elanga over 0.5 shots on target 

Newcastle

Starting with the hosts, while many around St. James’ Park might have been shocked last month as Matthias Jaissle was announced as Eddie Howe’s replacement, the former former Al-Ahli boss has enjoyed a stellar start to his tenure on Tyneside. Despite opening the 2026/27 campaign with last-gasp heartbreak against Liverpool on August 23rd as they eventually had to settle for a 2-2 stalemate, the Magpies have rightfully received plenty of early praise. Last seen putting in a dominant display in north London as they clinched a deserved 2-0 victory against Tottenham, Newcastle could be dreaming of the chance to mount a genuine European charge this season. However, it should be highlighted, Jaissle’s new squad have claimed just a sole point from any of their previous three Premier League battles against Bournemouth at St. James’ Park.

Suffering a hamstring injury while away with England at this summer’s World Cup in North America, former Chelsea defender Tino Livramento will once again miss out here. Likewise, fellow England international Dan Burn remains on the sidelines with a wrist issue.

Making his Newcastle debut in north London last weekend and putting in a dominant maiden display, new recruit Nico Gonzalez will start in the middle of the park. Fellow summer arrival and ex-Braga goalkeeper Lukas Hornicek will start between the sticks at St. James’ Park.

Bournemouth

As for the visitors, also getting their own respective new era underway during the summer, many have pondered how Bournemouth would fair under Marco Rose’s guidance. Suffering more late heartbreak at home against Everton last weekend as they were eventually forced to settle for a 1-1 stalemate, it has been a frustrating start to proceedings for the Cherries. Opening the 2026/27 campaign with a dramatic collapse away at Manchester City as they were hit with a 2-1 loss, Bournemouth look set for what could be another tricky test on Saturday lunchtime. However, gaining a reputation for their success away from the Vitality, their season-opening 2-1 loss in Manchester is the only Premier League defeat Rose’s side have suffered on their travels so far this calendar year.

Suffering a long-term foot injury over the summer, attacking talisman Eli Junior Kroupi faces a lengthy stint on the sidelines. Likewise, Serbian youngster Veljko Milosavljevic is still recovering from a knee issue and won’t feature at St. James’ Park.

Once again making a late cameo appearance off the bench against Everton last weekend, USA international Tyler Adams could be handed a maiden Premier League start of the season. Completing a big-money move from Benfica this summer, 22-year-old Antonio Silva will start at the heart of Bournemouth’s defence.

Newcastle vs Bournemouth Key Factors to Consider

• When Newcastle and Bournemouth last met at St. James’ Park for a Premier League showdown back on April 18th, the Cherries claimed a 2-1 victory on their travels.
• In fact, Bournemouth have registered seven points from their previous three Premier League trips to Tyneside.
• Newcastle have remarkably failed to muster a single domestic clean sheet in front of their own supporters since back on January 4th.
• Bournemouth’s 2-1 loss away at Manchester City on August 23rd is the only Premier League defeat they have suffered away from the Vitality this calendar year.
• Five of the last six meetings between Newcastle and Bournemouth at St. James’ Park have finished with both teams finding the net.

Clinching a deserved 2-0 victory away at Tottenham last weekend, Newcastle will certainly be dreaming of a repeat performance here. Clearly enjoying life under Jaissle’s guidance, the Magpies will now be hoping to find some crucial defensive stability. Only mustering a single point from their previous three Premier League showdowns against Bournemouth at St. James’ Park, Newcastle have remarkably failed to claim a single domestic clean sheet in front of their own supporters since the start of January. However, meeting a Cherries squad who have endured a frustrating start to proceedings, Jaissle’s men could be smelling a potential opportunity.

Verdict: Anthony Elanga over 0.5 shots on target 

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