Newcastle United will be chasing back-to-back Premier League wins when they host AFC Bournemouth at St. James’ Park on September 5.

Magpies Make Strong Start Under Jaissle

Newcastle United have outperformed expectations in the opening rounds of the Premier League season, going unbeaten in their first two competitive matches under Matthias Jaissle.

The Magpies showed their efficiency on the counterattack for the second weekend running last time out, scoring twice against Tottenham to take their goal tally to seven in all competitions.

Yoane Wissa is thriving with two goal involvements in three appearances. Nick Woltemade has been allowed to leave the club, while deadline day signing Matias Fernandez-Pardo could be named in the matchday squad on Saturday. Dan Burn and Tino Livramento both miss out due to injury.

Newcastle United predicted lineup vs AFC Bournemouth (4-2-3-1): Horníček; Dedic, Botman, Thiaw, Hall; Gonzalez, Miley; Elanga, Willock, Barnes; Wissa

Cherries Winless Under Rose

Marco Rose is still targeting a first win since taking over from Andoni Iraola at Bournemouth. The Cherries have scored in each of the opening two rounds of EPL fixtures, but they have allowed three goals over the same period.

Alex Scott is the key player in the middle of the field, scoring in the recent draw against Everton. The England international also registered the most defensive contributions (15) and touches (84).

Rose will still be without key attacking players this weekend, with Junior Kroupi and Amine Adli unlikely to return before the September international break.

AFC Bournemouth predicted lineup vs Newcastle United (4-2-3-1): Petrovic; Smith, Silva, Hill, Truffert; Scott, Cook; Rayan, Kluivert, Tavernier; Evanilson

Newcastle United vs AFC Bournemouth Prediction

  • Safe Tip: Both Teams to Score
  • Odds: 1.47 (22Bet)
  • 22Bet Booking Code: LQ5E7
  • Correct score prediction: Newcastle United 1-3 AFC Bournemouth

Key stats:

  • BTTS has been a winning selection in two of Newcastle’s three fixtures in all competitions.
  • Bournemouth have scored and conceded in all seven matches under Rose.
  • Both teams have found the net in four of the previous five head-to-heads.

An entertaining fixture is set for St. James’ Park on Saturday, with Both Teams to Score looking like the safe selection.

Four of the previous five head-to-head encounters have seen each side find the back of the net, including both encounters last term, which saw a total of nine goals scored.

Bournemouth have scored and conceded in all seven fixtures since Rose took charge. While Newcastle have netted in all three competitive matches this term, they have failed to keep clean sheets in the opening two rounds of the EPL.

Newcastle United vs AFC Bournemouth Prediction, Value Tip

  • Value Tip: AFC Bournemouth
  • Odds: 3.115 (22Bet)
  • 22Bet Booking Code: XNNE7

Newcastle will be forced to play a more possession-based game this weekend. This could limit the success that they achieve on the counterattack, which has been a key trait of their game in positive results against Liverpool and Tottenham.

Bournemouth’s prowess on the counter has seen them score 15 goals in their previous five. Meanwhile, the Cherries dominate the head-to-head record, avoiding defeat in their last eight against the Magpies.

Verdict: Both Teams to Score (1.47) — Newcastle United 1-3 AFC Bournemouth