Bournemouth vs Newcastle Preview: First home game of the season for the Cherries

Premier League football commences at the Vitality stadium, with Bournemouth looking for their first league win of the season versus Newcastle

 
10:25am on Friday 23rd August 2024
By
Martin Macdonald

Sunday's match between Bournemouth and Newcastle features two sides who went unbeaten on the opening Matchday last week.

The Cherries secured a 1-1 draw away at Nottingham Forest, while Newcastle were slightly fortunate to overcome Southampton 1-0 as they went down to 10 men early on.

Match Preview

Bournemouth recent form

Bournemouth recorded two wins and two draws during their pre-season preparations ahead of 24/25, with victories against Rayo Vallecano and Girona.

Last week, they earned a point away at Nottingham Forest thanks to a late equaliser from Antoine Semenyo.

Bournemouth injury news

Enes Unal, Tyler Adams and David Brooks are missing for the Cherries.

Big-money signing Evanilson is in line for his first start after being bought to replace Dominic Solanke.

Last Bournemouth starting XI

Newcastle recent form

Newcastle won four out of their five pre-season friendlies versus Hill, Urawa Reds, Girona and Brest and lost against Yokohoma FM.

Last week, they defeated Southampton 1-0 thanks to a goal from Joelinton despite Fabian Schar being sent off in the first half.

Newcastle injury news

Sven Botman, Jamaal Lascelles, Lewis Miley and Callum Wilson all wont feature, though Wilson is edging close to a return from a lower back injury.

Sandro Tonali and Schar are suspended, with the Italian set to return from his betting ban next week.

Last Newcastle starting XI

Bournemouth vs Newcastle - who is the referee and VAR?

Referee: David Coote

Assistants: Lee Betts, Craig Taylor

Fourth official: Simon Hooper

VAR: Tim Robinson

Assistant VAR: Neil Davies

Bournemouth - Player to Watch?

Bournemouth smashed their transfer record to sign Evanlison for a whopping £40.2 million so he'll be thrown into the mix soon - and Solanke has big boots to fill.

Newcastle - Player to Watch?

Antony Gordon seems to have shaken off previous transfer reports and is now fully focused on performing for Newcastle.

Bournemouth vs Newcastle - Prediction

Newcastle to win and Over 2.5 Goals Scored

Newcastle have won three of their last six away games. In five of Bournemouth's last six home games there has been over two goals scored.

In four of Newcastle United's last six away games there has been over two goals scored.

Scoreline prediction - Bournemouth 1-2 Newcastle

For all of the analysis of the match as it happens live, check out our Preview and Live Update page for the game.

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