Newcastle United vs AFC Bournemouth Prediction: Jaissle’s Revolution Meets Rose’s Counter-Attack
Premier League Gameweek 3 brings Newcastle United and AFC Bournemouth to St. James' Park on 5 September 2026. Newcastle sit sixth with four points from two games under Matthias Jaissle, while Bournemouth are down in 14th with just one point,…
It's week 3 of the 2026-2027 Premier League on 2026-09-05 at 12:30 GMT, when Newcastle United and AFC Bournemouth go head-to-head.
Referee R. Jones has dished out around 4-5 yellows and 0 reds, plus 21 fouls per match across 10 games.
There is no recorded managerial head-to-head between M. Jaissle and Marco Rose.
Newcastle United have accumulated 4 points to lie 6th whereas AFC Bournemouth have 1 point to sit 14th.
Newcastle United misses 5 players: D. Burn (Ankle Injury), M. Fernandez-Pardo (Transfer negotiations), Joelinton (Injury), V. Livramento (Hamstring Injury), W. Osula (Injury) while AFC Bournemouth misses 4 players: A. Adli (Injury), J. Araujo (Thigh Injury), E. J. Kroupi (Foot Injury), V. Milosavljevic (Injury).
Our forecast has Newcastle United in a 4-man backline (4-2-3-1), with AFC Bournemouth set to counter in 4-2-3-1.
In their last outing, Newcastle United's highest-rated performer was H. Barnes (9.5), while AFC Bournemouth's standout was T. Adams (6.9).
Mixed fortunes: Newcastle United prevailed 2-0 against Tottenham Hotspur, whereas AFC Bournemouth were held to a 1-1 draw vs. Everton.
Newcastle United look strong (2-2-1) over the last 5 matches, whereas AFC Bournemouth have 0-3-2 in the same span.
Very even book: across 18 encounters, it stands at 5-5 wins with 8 draws between Newcastle United and AFC Bournemouth.
We're forecasting a stalemate, 2-2, as Newcastle United's 2.00 goals/game at home balance out AFC Bournemouth's 1.00 away scoring.
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