Bournemouth welcome Newcastle United to the Vitality Stadium in the late kick-off on Sunday. The Cherries are unbeaten in three and will be looking to extend their good run, while Newcastle aim to end a worrying away goals drought.
Kick-off time: 18:30 EAT (16:30 BST)
Venue: Vitality Stadium, Bournemouth
Key Insights
- Bournemouth could record back-to-back league wins over Newcastle for only the second time in their history, after a 4–1 win at St James’ Park in January.
- Newcastle have lost only one of their seven Premier League visits to Bournemouth (W2 D4).
- Bournemouth have won their last three Premier League games after losing on opening day. They have previously managed four consecutive wins twice before (2018 and 2023).
- Newcastle are without a goal in their last three away games (D2 L1) — their longest drought since 2020–21.
- Bournemouth have used 22 players this season, more than any PL team except Wolves (23).
Win Probability
- Bournemouth: 40%
- Draw: 27%
- Newcastle: 33%
Bournemouth enter as slight favorites, with home form tilting the balance.
Probable Lineups (to be confirmed before kickoff)
Bournemouth (4-2-3-1):
Neto; Aarons, Zabarnyi, Senesi, Kerkez; Cook, Christie; Tavernier, Scott, Kluivert; Solanke
Newcastle (4-3-3):
Pope; Trippier, Schär, Botman, Burn; Guimarães, Longstaff, Joelinton; Almirón, Isak, Gordon
Players to Watch
- Bournemouth — Dominic Solanke: The striker has been in fine form and will be Bournemouth’s main attacking outlet.
- Newcastle — Alexander Isak: Yet to hit top gear, but remains Newcastle’s biggest threat in the final third.
Prediction
- Bournemouth’s form and Newcastle’s struggles away from home suggest a tight contest.
- Expect chances at both ends, but Bournemouth’s momentum may give them the edge.
Predicted Score: Bournemouth 2–1 Newcastle
Where to Watch in Uganda
- SuperSport Premier League (DStv)
- FuboTV / Peacock (via VPN for streaming)
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