Newcastle v Bournemouth will open Saturday’s Premier League programme on 5 September, with both sides aiming to strengthen their position in the early stages of the season. Newcastle have taken four points from their opening two matches, while Bournemouth are still waiting for their first victory after a difficult start against Manchester City and Everton.
The fixture is part of the third round of the English top flight. The match preview’s exact-score prediction is a 1-1 draw, with both teams expected to find the net.
Newcastle
Matthias Jaissle’s side began the campaign with an entertaining 2-2 draw at home to Liverpool. Newcastle came close to securing all three points, but Liverpool scored in the eighth minute of stoppage time 90+8 to rescue a point.
The Magpies responded in their next match with a convincing away victory against Tottenham. Newcastle scored twice without reply in London, giving them four points from their first two league games and extending their unbeaten run to four matches.
That early form has made Newcastle the bookmakers’ favourite for the meeting with Bournemouth. However, the hosts will be aware that their opponents have already shown they can make life difficult for highly rated teams.
Bournemouth
Bournemouth’s opening results have been less encouraging, although the Cherries have faced strong opposition. Their first match took them away to Manchester City, where they appeared capable of claiming a result after taking the lead in the 26th minute.
Manchester City turned the game around late on, scoring in the 84th minute and again at 90+1 to complete the comeback and win the match.
Bournemouth then returned home to face Everton. The teams exchanged goals before settling for a 1-1 draw. It was another frustrating result for Marco Rose’s team, who once again conceded during added time.
The draw extended Bournemouth’s winless run to four matches. Despite that sequence, their performances against Manchester City and Everton suggest they remain capable of posing a threat, particularly if they can avoid another late defensive lapse.
Head-to-head record
Newcastle and Bournemouth have met 24 times in competitive football. Newcastle have won seven of those matches, while Bournemouth have recorded eight victories. The remaining nine fixtures ended level.
The historical record therefore gives Bournemouth a narrow advantage in wins, although the bookmakers rate Newcastle as the more likely team to take three points in this fixture.
With Newcastle carrying the stronger early-season momentum and Bournemouth having shown enough attacking threat to score against difficult opponents, the forecast points towards goals at both ends. The predicted outcome is a 1-1 draw.
Match information
The fixture is scheduled for Saturday, 5 September 2026, as part of the third round of the Premier League.
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