Newcastle United will go one-on-one against Bournemouth at St James’ Park on Saturday in a Premier League clash, with kickoff slated for 15:00 GMT.
Key Highlights
Newcastle Turn their Form Around with Three-Match Unbeaten Run
Three matches without defeat have seen Eddie Howe’s side turn the former on their worst run of the season. They have won twice and drawn once in their last three matches, showing significant fight and quality.
They beat in-form Aston Villa at Villa Park before drawing 4-4 at home to Luton Town. Last Saturday, they overcame Nottingham Forest at the City Ground 2-3 to move up to seventh on the table, 11 points behind fourth-placed Tottenham.
Bournemouth Winless in their Last Five as Their Form Slides
Bournemouth’s form has taken a dip in their recent matches. In their last five matches, they have drawn twice and lost three times, collecting two points out of the available 15.
After two consecutive draws against West Ham away from home (1-1) and at home to Nottingham Forest (1-1), Bournemouth were beaten by Fulham at Craven Cottage last Saturday.
They will look to bounce back to winning ways when they travel to a resurgent Newcastle on Saturday.
Head-to-Head Statistics
Newcastle United and Bournemouth have met 12 times since 2015. Newcastle have the edge in this fixture, winning five times, with Bournemouth winning three times. Four matches ended in draws.
Bet hereIn their last five matches, two have ended in 1-1 draws, Newcastle have won twice, while Bournemouth have prevailed once in the last match the two sides played, with Bournemouth winning 2-0.
Injury Report
Eddie Howe still has to navigate injuries, including Matt Targett, Joelinton, Joe Willock, Nick Pope, and Alexander Isak.
Bournemouth will have to contend without the services of the injured, including Tyler Adams, Darren Randolph, and Ryan Fredericks.
Prediction
Newcastle have shown an upturn in form, and they will be the football pick to win the clash on Saturday.
Bournemouth will look to be compact and solid in their approach to frustrate Newcastle at St James’ Park.
Newcastle will win and make it four matches unbeaten in the Premier League.
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