Newcastle vs Bournemouth Prediction, Betting Pick, Latest Premier League Odds
In a Premier League clash that sees two mid-table sides vying for crucial points, Newcastle, currently sitting 14th, will host 11th-placed Bournemouth at St James' Park on Saturday, April 18, 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 3:00 PM BST. The Magpies will be desperate to turn their fortunes around against an in-form Cherries side.
OC Staff - April 18, 2026, 9:00 AM EDT
3 Minute ReadNewcastle vs Bournemouth: Lineups, Team News and Prediction
In a Premier League clash that sees two mid-table sides vying for crucial points, Newcastle, currently sitting 14th, will host 11th-placed Bournemouth at St James' Park on Saturday, April 18, 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 3:00 PM BST. The Magpies will be desperate to turn their fortunes around against an in-form Cherries side.
Newcastle vs Bournemouth Form
The Magpies come into this encounter on the back of a disappointing 2-1 away loss to Crystal Palace in their last Premier League outing. This result continued a concerning trend for the home side, who have now lost four of their last six matches across all competitions, including a 7-2 thrashing by Barcelona in the Champions League. Their recent Premier League form has seen them register just two wins from their last six league fixtures, contributing to their 16th position in the six-game form table. A notable fact is that there have been over 2.5 goals scored in 8 of Newcastle's last 9 Premier League games, indicating a propensity for high-scoring encounters.
In stark contrast, Bournemouth arrive in buoyant mood after an impressive 2-1 away victory over league leaders Arsenal. This remarkable result extends their formidable run, as they are now undefeated in their last 12 Premier League matches. The Cherries boast an excellent recent record, placing them 2nd in the Premier League's six-game away form table, with three wins and three draws in their last six away fixtures.
Newcastle vs Bournemouth Head to Head
The most recent meeting between these two clubs was a thrilling 3-3 draw in the FA Cup in January of this year, which Newcastle ultimately won on penalties. Prior to that cup tie, the sides played out a goalless draw in the Premier League in September 2025.
Looking at their recent history, Bournemouth holds a significant psychological edge, being undefeated in their last seven matches against Newcastle in all competitions. This includes a dominant 4-1 victory for the Cherries at St James' Park in January 2025. Furthermore, Newcastle have seen over 2.5 goals in their last 3 home matches against Bournemouth in all competitions, and Bournemouth have scored at least 2 goals in their last 3 away matches against the Magpies.
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Newcastle vs Bournemouth Probable Lineups
Newcastle (4-2-3-1):
- Goalkeeper: Pope
- Defenders: Hall, Burn, Thiaw, Livramento
- Midfielders: Tonali, Miley
- Attacking Midfielders: Barnes, Woltemade, Elanga
- Forward: Gordon
Bournemouth (4-2-3-1):
- Goalkeeper: Petrovic
- Defenders: Truffert, Senesi, Hill, Jiménez
- Midfielders: Christie, Scott
- Attacking Midfielders: Tavernier, Kroupi, Rayan
- Forward: Evanilson
Newcastle vs Bournemouth Team News
Newcastle faces significant challenges with key players missing. Midfielder Guimarães remains sidelined due to injury, and he is joined by Joelinton, who will serve a two-game suspension after accumulating his tenth yellow card of the season. Defender Schär is also out with a foot injury and is not expected to return until May. Manager Eddie Howe may look to fresh legs, with Elanga, Barnes, and Woltemade all potential starters after being on the bench in the last game.
Bournemouth's injury list is less extensive, though they have some doubts. Kluivert is still recovering from a knee injury and is not expected back until next month. Cook and Soler are both doubtful but could feature. Despite the news that manager Andoni Iraola will depart in the summer, the team is expected to remain largely unchanged from the side that secured the impressive win against Arsenal.
Newcastle vs Bournemouth Match Facts
- There have been over 2.5 goals scored in 8 of Newcastle's last 9 games in Premier League.
- Newcastle have seen over 2.5 goals in their last 3 home matches against Bournemouth in all competitions.
- Bournemouth are undefeated in their last 12 matches in Premier League.
- Bournemouth are undefeated in their last 7 matches against Newcastle in all competitions.
- Bournemouth have scored at least 2 goals in their last 3 away matches against Newcastle in all competitions.
Prediction: Newcastle 2-1 Bournemouth
Newcastle's wretched season took another turn for the worse with a late collapse against Crystal Palace, marking their seventh defeat in their last ten Premier League games. Despite their alarming league position, the Magpies still harbour an outside chance of European football, making a victory here paramount. While the home side has shown weaknesses in defending long shots, protecting leads, and defending counter-attacks, they possess strengths in attacking set pieces and aerial duels. The forecast suggests Newcastle will dominate in the air and score from set-piece situations, which aligns with their character strengths.
Bournemouth, on the other hand, ended a five-match drawing run with a stunning victory over Arsenal, extending their unbeaten Premier League streak to 12 games. The Cherries are excellent at coming back from losing positions and are adept at counter-attacks and creating scoring chances. Forecasts suggest Bournemouth will score from a fast break, which could exploit Newcastle's defensive weaknesses. However, the visitors also have weaknesses in aerial duels and defending set pieces, which Newcastle could capitalise on. While the Cherries have been a bogey team for Newcastle recently, the Magpies' desperate need for points and their home advantage, coupled with their aerial prowess, might just see them edge a tight contest.
Best Bet: Over 2.5 Goals Click here to get the best odds at Draftkings Sportsbook
Given the offensive nature of both teams in recent fixtures, backing Over 2.5 Goals appears to be a strong betting angle. Newcastle have seen over 2.5 goals in 8 of their last 9 Premier League games and in all of their last three home matches against Bournemouth. Furthermore, Bournemouth have proven their attacking threat by scoring at least two goals in their last three away encounters with Newcastle. With both sides demonstrating a tendency for high-scoring games and defensive vulnerabilities, a goals-laden affair is highly probable.
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