Bournemouth vs Newcastle United: Match Preview

Bournemouth will host Newcastle United at the Vitality Stadium on Sunday, August 25, 2024, with kickoff at 14:00 BST. This Premier League clash is crucial for both teams as they look to build on their respective starts to the season.

Match Details

• Date: August 25, 2024
• Time: 14:00 BST
• Venue: Vitality Stadium, Bournemouth, England
• Competition: Premier League
• Current Standings: Bournemouth (11th), Newcastle United (8th)

Recent Form

Bournemouth began their season with a 1-1 draw against Nottingham Forest, where Antoine Semenyo scored a late equalizer. They are looking to secure their first win of the season and improve from their recent performances, having been winless in their last four league outings.Newcastle United, on the other hand, secured a narrow 1-0 victory against Southampton despite being reduced to ten men after Fabian Schar received a red card. Joelinton’s goal just before halftime was enough to give them the three points, and they will be keen to build on this momentum.

Team News

Bournemouth will be without their top scorer from last season, Dominic Solanke, who has moved to Tottenham. New signing Evanilson is expected to make his Premier League debut in a bid to fill the void left by Solanke. Bournemouth also has several injury concerns, with Tyler Adams and Enes Ünal sidelined, while David Brooks is a doubt. The predicted lineup for Bournemouth is likely to be a 4-2-3-1 formation:

• GK: Neto
• DEF: Smith, Zabarnyi, Huijsen, Kerkez
• MID: Cook, Scott
• FOR: Semenyo, Christie, Sinisterra, Evanilson

Newcastle United will miss Schar due to suspension and have several injury concerns, including Callum Wilson and Sven Botman. New signing Lloyd Kelly may step in to replace Schar in defense. The expected lineup for Newcastle is a 4-3-3 formation:

• GK: Pope
• DEF: Livramento, Krafth, Burn, Hall
• MID: Guimaraes, Longstaff, Joelinton
• FOR: Murphy, Isak, Gordon

Head-to-Head Record

The head-to-head record between these two sides is closely contested, with Newcastle winning seven times, Bournemouth winning six, and six matches ending in draws. Their last encounter on February 17, 2024, ended in a 2-2 draw, showcasing the competitive nature of this fixture.

Prediction

Given the current form and squad conditions, this match is expected to be closely contested. Both teams have dynamic attacking options, but Bournemouth's struggles in front of goal could hinder their chances. A predicted scoreline of 1-1 reflects the evenly matched nature of these sides and the potential for both to share the spoils.

Conclusion

This match promises to be an exciting encounter as Bournemouth looks to capitalize on their home advantage, while Newcastle aims to secure a vital away win. Fans can expect a thrilling game at the Vitality Stadium as both teams vie for crucial points in the Premier League.