Newcastle vs Bournemouth Lineups, Prediction, Betting Picks & Odds for Saturday, September 5th

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Our Newcastle vs Bournemouth prediction lands on an early-season Premier League matchup at St. James' Park, with two new-look sides still finding their feet under fresh management.

Newcastle sit sixth in the standings after backing up an opening-day tie with Liverpool by winning 2-0 at Tottenham, an encouraging start under new boss Matthias Jaissle, appointed in August 2026.

Bournemouth, now led by Marco Rose after his April 2026 appointment, are still searching for a spark. The Cherries picked up their first point of the season at Everton last weekend.

The head-to-head favors the visitors here. Bournemouth are undefeated in their last eight games against Newcastle in all competitions, a run that gives this one real edge.

Newcastle vs Bournemouth Recent Results

Newcastle have started the Jaissle era brightly, following an opening-day tie against Liverpool with a clean 2-0 win at Tottenham. Yoane Wissa has been central to the attack, and his history against Bournemouth makes him a live threat. The Toon are sixth in the standings, ranked among the sharpest early-season sides for finishing their chances.

Bournemouth are yet to catch fire under Rose, grinding out a first point at Everton after opening the campaign with defeat at Manchester City. Rose has stressed his squad must improve their in-game management to close out results. Sitting 15th, the Cherries lean on counter attacks and aerial strength, with Marcus Tavernier a consistent creative outlet.

Newcastle vs Bournemouth Lineups & Team News

Injuries & Suspensions

Newcastle: William Osula (Injured/out), Joelinton (Injured/out), Dan Burn (Injured/out), Valentino Livramento (Injured/doubtful)

Bournemouth: Eli Kroupi (Injured/out), Amine Adli (Injured/out), Julian Araujo (Injured/out), Veljko Milosavljevic (Injured/doubtful)

Newcastle

Newcastle are without Dan Burn, Joelinton and William Osula, all of whom remain a few weeks from returning. Valentino Livramento is back in training after a calf issue and could feature, though he is rated doubtful. Deadline-day signing Matias Fernandez-Pardo is likely to make his debut from the bench.

Bournemouth

Bournemouth remain without Amine Adli, Julian Araujo, who is dealing with a thigh problem, and Eli Kroupi, all sidelined. Veljko Milosavljevic is still recovering from a knee injury and is rated doubtful for the trip to St. James' Park.

Newcastle vs Bournemouth Predicted Lineup

Newcastle

Formation: 4-2-3-1 (probable)

Predicted Starting Lineup: Hornícek; Hall, Botman, Thiaw, Dedic; González, Miley; Barnes, Willock, Elanga; Wissa

Bournemouth

Formation: 4-2-3-1 (probable)

Predicted Starting Lineup: Petrovic; Truffert, Silva, Hill, Smith; Scott, Cook; Tavernier, Kluivert, Rayan; Evanilson

Newcastle vs Bournemouth Key Stats & Game Facts

• Bournemouth are undefeated in 19 of their last 20 games in the Premier League.
• Bournemouth have scored at least 2 goals in their last 4 away games against Newcastle in all competitions.
• Newcastle have seen over 2.5 goals in their last 4 home games against Bournemouth in all competitions.
• Newcastle conceded 44 total shots across their opening games of the 2026-27 campaign.
• Lewis Cook has made 3+ tackles in each of his last 5 appearances against Newcastle in the Premier League.

Newcastle vs Bournemouth Prediction & Best Picks

Our Prediction

Newcastle are the home favorites on the moneyline and look the more likely winners, priced at +115 (Unibet). Still, this projects as an open, high-scoring matchup with goals at both ends, and our prediction is a tight Newcastle win in a game that hits over 2.5 goals.

Best Picks

Evanilson Over 0.5 Player Tackles in the Player Tackles market. Bournemouth's starting striker is expected to press high against Newcastle's backline, and the numbers back it, with a strong AI probability and standout expected value flagging this as one of the sharpest angles on the board.

Over 2.5 Goals in the Total Goals Over/Under market. The model projects 2.88 goals for this one and pegs the probability of going over at 54.96%, pointing squarely to an open, high-scoring affair where both attacks find the net at St. James' Park.

Newcastle vs Bournemouth Same Game Parlay

Our four-leg Newcastle vs Bournemouth Same Game Parlay picks lean on the head-to-head trends: Yoane Wissa to score anytime, Ryan Christie to be carded, over 1.5 Bournemouth cards, and Marcus Tavernier over 0.5 shots on target.

Wissa has scored in each of his last 3 Premier League outings versus Bournemouth, making the anytime goalscorer leg a natural fit for this front man.

Ryan Christie picked up a card in 4 of his 5 most recent games against Newcastle in the Premier League, a physical streak worth trusting in a heated matchup.

Bournemouth have landed over 1.5 total away team cards in each of their last 9 games against Newcastle, so backing the visitors to rack up bookings again makes sense.

Tavernier has put at least one shot on target in 5 of his 6 most recent Premier League appearances versus Newcastle, keeping this creative outlet firmly in play.

Right now, this Same Game Parlay returns a best combined price of +1200, dropping as low as +952 at other books. Shop around and you could pocket an extra $25 on a $10 stake.

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Same Game Parlay odds correct at time of publishing.

Newcastle vs Bournemouth Talking Points

The big story is Newcastle's early momentum under Jaissle, whom Yoane Wissa called the club's "best signing of the summer" after the win at Tottenham. But the Newcastle vs Bournemouth betting odds and history tell a cautious tale, with Bournemouth undefeated in their last eight against the Toon in all competitions. Rose's Cherries have only lost one top-flight game on their travels in 2026, and with Newcastle shipping shots early in the season, this looks like a live, high-scoring matchup rather than a comfortable home win.

Newcastle vs Bournemouth Predictions FAQs

When is the Newcastle vs Bournemouth game?

The Newcastle vs Bournemouth English Premier League game takes place on Saturday, September 5, 2026, kicking off at 7:30 AM ET / 4:30 AM PT.

Where is Newcastle vs Bournemouth being played?

The game will be played at St. James' Park, the home stadium of Newcastle.

What is the prediction for Newcastle vs Bournemouth?

Detailed game analysis, score predictions, and Same Game Parlay picks for Newcastle vs Bournemouth are provided in the full game preview above.

What are the latest betting odds for Newcastle vs Bournemouth?

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