Mid-table Newcastle welcome Bournemouth to St James’ Park on Saturday in the 2025/26 Premier League.
As a Newcastle season ticket holder, there is no part of me that wants to write this preview. I just want this season to end.
Losing both Derby matches to Sunderland and with European football now pretty much impossible, my enthusiasm for this season has been killed.
I was in the stands to see manager Eddie Howe’s side succumb to a very poor Crystal Palace side, in what was a pathetic display from the Magpies.
The result was the latest of three consecutive losses, in which Newcastle were humiliated by Barcelona and Sunderland.
Howe has never beaten Bournemouth in a Premier League match, and Bournemouth arrive at St James’ Park having not lost any of their last 11 Premier League matches.
In fact, their most recent loss came in an FA Cup penalty shootout, on this ground, in January.
Manager Andoni Iraola has confirmed that he will depart the Cherries at the end of the season, though European football is very much a possibility for Bournemouth.
They resumed the season with a win away to title-challenging Arsenal and will arrive in the North East in a very confident mood.
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What are the best bets for Newcastle vs Bournemouth?
Bournemouth to win
Back Newcastle to take the lead and Bournemouth to win, as it is printing money.
Okay, maybe not literally, but I am backing Bournemouth to win this match.
No team in the Premier League has forfeited more points from winning positions than Newcastle, who have let 25 points slip from games that they have taken the lead in.
It has been the story of Newcastle’s season, as without that record, the Magpies would be second in the Premier League table.
Howe’s record against Bournemouth leaves a lot to be desired, and Bournemouth are one of the most in-form teams in the Premier League at the moment.
Both teams to score
I’m also going to back both teams to score, given that it has landed in five of the last seven meetings between these two sides.
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Where can I watch Newcastle vs Bournemouth?
USA Network, Telemundo and UNIVERSO are showing this match live in the USA. Kick-off is at 10:00 EST, on Saturday, April 19.
This match is unavailable to watch in the UK due to the 3pm blackout rule.
What is Newcastle’s current form?
D-W-L-L-L
What is Bournemouth’s current form?
D-D-D-D-W
What were the results of the last five head-to-head matches between Newcastle and Bournemouth?
10/01/26 – Newcastle 3-3 Bournemouth (FA Cup – R3)
21/09/25 – Bournemouth 0-0 Newcastle (EPL)
18/01/25 – Newcastle 1-4 Bournemouth (EPL)
25/08/24 – Bournemouth 1-1 Newcastle (EPL)
17/02/24 – Newcastle 2-2 Bournemouth (EPL)
What is Newcastle’s predicted team?
Ramsdale – Livramento, Thiaw, Burn, Hall – Tonali, Miley, Ramsey – Gordon, Osula, Elanga
Injured: Schar, Krafth, Guimaraes
Doubt: None
Suspended: Joelinton
What is Bournemouth’s predicted team?
Petrovic – Jimenez, Hill, Senesi, Truffert – Christie, Scott – Rayan, Kroupi, Tavernier – Evanilson
Injured: Cook, Akinmboni, Kluivert
Doubt: Akinmboni, Soler
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