Newcastle are winless in five Premier League meetings with Bournemouth, albeit four of these have been draws, while the Cherries are winless in five visits to Tyneside, three of which have produced home wins.
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Newcastle United's winning streak is showing little sign of coming to an end. On Wednesday night, the Magpies swatted aside Wolves 3-0 at St James' Park, with in-form Alexander Isak bagging a brace, before the Swede teed-up Anthony Gordon for a tap-in to secure the points. Eddie Howe's side have now won nine successive matches across all competitions, the first time the club have achieved this, as a top-flight outfit, for 31 years, including six successive league victories that have propelled them from 12th all the way up to fourth.
Meantime, the Toon Army are on the verge of reaching the EFL Cup Final, and have made progress in the FA Cup too, with supporters dreaming of seeing their side end the 70-year domestic trophy draught, while also believing Champions League football could be returning to the North East later in 2025. After this, Newcastle's next two games are Southampton (A) and Fulham (H), suggesting this winning streak could continue for a little while longer.
Victory here though cannot be taken for granted, considering Bournemouth kick off just four points below their hosts, currently eighth, thereby occupying the final potential European spot, seeking to get into UEFA competition for the first time in the club's history. On Tuesday, the Cherries very nearly beat Chelsea at Stamford Bridge, falling behind early but then leading, Justin Kluivert converting a spot-kick and then Antoine Semenyo lashing home from an acute angle, only for Reece James to curl home a 96th minute free-kick that denied the visitors a famous win.
Nevertheless, Andoni Iraola's side are now unbeaten in nine Premier League games, Bournemouth's previous club-record was seven, and they'll do well to preserve that sequence in the coming weeks, given that Nottingham Forest and then league-leaders Liverpool will visit Dorset after this one. So, what will come to an end on Tyneside; Newcastle's winning streak, or Bournemouth's unbeaten run?
Newcastle United vs Bournemouth Head-to-Head Record
- Matches Played: 20.
- Newcastle United Wins: 7. Draws: 7. Bournemouth Wins: 6.
Newcastle United Team News
Fabian Schär missed the mid-week win over Wolves due to illness, with Sven Botman and Dan Burn therefore deployed at centre-back; it's currently unknown if the Swiss international will be available for this one. That aside, Eddie Howe is expected to name an unchanged lineup, featuring Martin Dúbravka once again in goal, although Nick Pope's return is reportedly not too far away. Jamaal Lascelles, Jamal Lewis, Harvey Barnes and Callum Wilson are all sidelined, while could Wednesday's cameo prove to be Miguel Almirón's final appearance for the club, reportedly set to return to Atlanta United in MLS, from whence he came?
Newcastle United predicted lineup vs Bournemouth: (4-3-3): Dúbravka; Livramento, Botman, Burn, Hall; Tonali, Guimarães, Joelinton; Murphy, Gordon, Isak.
Newcastle United Player to Watch vs Bournemouth
Alexander Isak now has 17 goals to his name this season, netting in eight consecutive Premier League matches, closing in on the competition record of 11 famously held by Jamie Vardy.
Bournemouth Team News
In contrast, Andoni Iraola is enduring something of an injury crisis, only able to name two senior substitutes at Stamford Bridge earlier this week. Adam Smith, Julián Araujo, Marcos Senesi, Alex Scott, Luis Sinisterra, Marcus Tavernier and both centre-forwards Evanilson and Enes Ünal are all sidelined, the latter pair suffering season-ending injuries in training in successive days. As a result of losing both strikers, Daniel Jebbison was recalled from his unnoteworthy loan spell at Watford, coming off the bench late on against Chelsea, after Dango Ouattara had nominally lead the line.
James Hill hobbled off just 23 minutes into Tuesday's draw, which saw Lewis Cook fill-in at right-back, after Max Aarons joined Valencia on loan, an odd decision considering the lack of numbers. Matai Akinmboni will be hoping to make his debut having arrived from D.C. United while, lastly, in goal, having been ineligible to face his parent club, Kepa Arrizabalaga will be back donning the gloves.
Bournemouth predicted lineup vs Newcastle United: (4-3-3): Arrizabalaga; Cook, Zabarnyi, Huijsen, Kerkez; Adams, Christie, Brooks, Kluivert, Semenyo; Ouattara.
Bournemouth Player to Watch vs Newcastle United
15% of all penalties in the Premier League this season have been converted by Justin Kluivert, he's now scored six of them, so can he now net against his father Patrick's former club?
Newcastle United vs Bournemouth Prediction
We are backing Newcastle to win this one. Injury raved Bournemouth appear ill-equipped to end the Magpies' winning run, which we're forecasting will continue: Newcastle United 3-1 Bournemouth.
Newcastle United vs Bournemouth FAQs - Premier League
How to watch Newcastle United vs Bournemouth Premier League game on TV channel?
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What is the date and kick-off time for Newcastle United vs Bournemouth in the Premier League?
Newcastle United vs Bournemouth takes place on Saturday 18 January 2025, with kick off at 12:30 (GMT), 7:30 (EDT) & 4:30 (PST).