St James’ Park will see Newcastle host Bournemouth on Saturday, as the two sides begin their 2025/26 FA Cup campaign.

Newcastle produced one of the games of the season in their latest match in which they came from behind three times to defeat Leeds 4-3 late into stoppage-time, in the English Premier League.

That result means that the Magpies remain unbeaten at home since late September, winning 10 of their 12 matches across all competitions.

Manager Eddie Howe now faces a tough test against his former side, whom he has never beaten without the aid of a penalty shootout.

Bournemouth notched a stoppage-time winner of their own, as winger Antoine Semenyo presented the Vitality Stadium with a parting gift on Wednesday night, when his team defeated Tottenham 3-2.

The 26-year-old is now a Manchester City player, but that didn’t stop him from helping the Cherries end their run of 11 matches without a victory.

What are the best bets for Newcastle vs Bournemouth?

Match to end a in a draw (90 minutes) 

Howe’s record against Bournemouth speaks for itself and with Newcastle fighting on different fronts this season, this could be a very tight affair.

Both teams to score  

All of Bournemouth’s last six matches have seen both teams find the net, whilst only three of Newcastle’s last 14 games have seen only one team find the net.

Newcastle to have over 6.5 corners 

Both of Newcastle’s most recent home matches have seen this selection land.

Where can I watch Newcastle vs Bournemouth?

You can watch Newcastle vs Bournemouth live in the United States on ESPN and Fubo at 10:00am EST, while the match is not being televised live in the UK, with kick-off at 3:00pm GMT.

What is Newcastle’s current form?

D-L-W-W-W

What is Bournemouth’s current form?

D-L-D-L-W

What were the results of the last five head-to-head matches between Newcastle and Bournemouth?

21/9/25 – Bournemouth 0-0 Newcastle (EPL)

18/1/25 – Newcastle 1-4 Bournemouth (EPL)

25/8/24 – Bournemouth 1-1 Newcastle (EPL)

17/2/24 – Newcastle 2-2 Bournemouth (EPL)

11/11/23 – Bournemouth 2-0 Newcastle (EPL)

What is Newcastle’s predicted team?

Ramsdale – Trippier, Thiaw, Botman, Livramento – Guimaraes, Miley, Ramsey – Willock, Wissa, Murphy

Injured: Schar, Burn, Krafth, Osula, Elanga, Lascelles

Doubt: None

What is Bournemouth’s predicted team?

Petrovic – Jimenez, Hill, Senesi, Truffert – Tavernier, Scott – Adli, Kroupi, Brooks – Evanilson

Injured: Doak, Adams, Christie, Akinmboni, Kluivert, Dennis

Doubt: None

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