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Newcastle United are aiming to build on a strong start to the season when they host Bournemouth at St. James' Park in the Premier League at Saturday lunchtime.
The Magpies followed up a 2-2 draw at home to Liverpool with a 2-0 win at Tottenham, picking up four points from their first two games.
Meanwhile, Bournemouth have just one point so far, which they earned in their 1-1 at home to Everton after losing 2-1 at Manchester City on the opening weekend.
Read our prediction, preview and betting tips for the game below, and make sure to check out our today's betting tips page for more of our expert predictions.
Newcastle United vs. Bournemouth key stats
- Newcastle are unbeaten in three games in all competitions this season (W2, D1).
- Bournemouth have lost just once in 11 league away matches (W5, D5).
- Newcastle are winless in eight league H2Hs (D5, L3).
Newcastle United vs. Bournemouth preview: Magpies to continue momentum?
Newcastle vs Bournemouth — Tale of the Tape
| Newcastle | vs | Bournemouth |
|---|---|---|
| 6th | Position | 14th |
| 4 | Points | 1 |
| 4 | Goals For | 2 |
| 2 | Goals Against | 3 |
| 1 | Clean Sheets | 0 |
| 12th | Home / Away Rank | 12th |
After a summer of significant change where Anthony Gordon, Sandro Tonali and Bruno Guimaraes left alongside manager Eddie Howe, Newcastle have perhaps surprised people with how well they have started.
Matthias Jaissle has been backed well in the market, with his latest addition coming on deadline day in the form of Matias Fernandez-Pardo, who could make his debut.
Tino Livramento is also close to returning in what would be a big boost, but the likes of Dan Burn and Joelinton remain on the sidelines.
Newcastle have a poor record in recent meetings against Bournemouth, and will want to put that right with the momentum they have built.
As for the Cherries, it has not been the start Marco Rose would have wanted after taking over from Andoni Iraola.
Admittedly, they had a tough start at Man City, but were ahead in that match, while Everton scored a last-gasp equaliser to steal a point at the Vitality Stadium.
Bournemouth have no fresh injury concerns, with reports emerging that the injured Eli Junior Kroupi is attracting interest from Arsenal ahead of January.
The visitors will be desperate to get their first win on the board here, but it will not be easy against a revived Newcastle.
Newcastle United vs. Bournemouth form guide & betting tips
| Newcastle | vs | Bournemouth |
|---|---|---|
DW |
Form | LD |
| 4 | Points | 1 |
| 6th | Form Table | 14th |
| 4 | Goals For | 2 |
| 2 | Goals Against | 3 |
LLDWW |
Form (All Comps) | WDLLD |
Whispers predicts: Newcastle United 2-1 Bournemouth
Newcastle are favourites with bookies, and we are happy to back Newcastle to win at 13/11 (2.18).
We would also like to explore the corners market, with five of Bournemouth's last seven games producing 11+ corners.
Over 10.5 corners at 4/5 (1.80) could be a safe bet, while we are also backing Yoane Wissa to score anytime at 15/8 (2.88) after netting against Tottenham.
Overall, we are predicting a 2-1 Newcastle victory, which is available at 9/1 (10.00).
> Over 10.5 corners at 4/5 (1.80) | Likelihood: Probable
> Newcastle to win at 13/11 (2.18) | Likelihood: Possible
> Wissa to score anytime at 15/8 (2.88) | Likelihood: Possible