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  • Date – Sunday, August 25, 2024
  • Kick-off Time – 01:00 PM GMT
  • Venue – Vitality Stadium, Bournemouth

Hosts AFC Bournemouth are set to clash with Newcastle United in matchday 2 of English Premier League 2023-24. The side didn’t have an ideal start to the season, after sharing spoils with Nottingham Forest in the campaign opener.

Newcastle United are coming fresh from a victory against Southampton FC. The Magpies however aren’t having it smooth. Their star player Fabian Schar received a red in the game, while a number of injuries are ruining the play.

Both sides will be eager to secure full points in these early days, to ensure a healthy season further. The clubs do look serious for the ongoing season, having made multiple smart transfer moves already. On that note, let’s have a look at what awaits in the fixtures.

Team News

AFC Bournemouth Team News

AFC Bournemouth
AFC Bournemouth (Source: Getty Images)

Bournemouth have a full squad available for the fixture, except for three injured players. The unavailable players are centre-forward Enes Unal, defensive midfielder Tyler Adams and winger David Brooks. Andoni Iraola however have enough options to replace them.

Newcastle United Team News

Newcastle United in the first EPL 2024-25 game
Newcastle United in the first EPL 2024-25 game (Source: Getty Images)

Newcastle United have many injured players in their squad. The side will also fail to avail the services of two suspended players, Fabian Schar and Sandro Tonali. The injured players are Botman, Lascelles, Miley and Wilson.

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Predicted Lineups

AFC Bournemouth Predicted Lineup:

Neto (GK); Smith, Zabarnyi, Huijsen, Kerkez; Scott, Cook; Ouattara, Tavernier, Luis Sinisterra; Semenyo

Newcastle United Predicted Lineup:

Pope (GK); Livramento, Kelly, Burn, Hall; Longstaff, Bruno Guimaraes, Joelinton; Murphy, Isak, Gordon

Head-To-Head

To date, AFC Bournemouth and Newcastle United have clashed 13 times. Visitors Newcastle had an edge over AFC Bournemouth in these clashes, The Magpies have secured wins on five occasions while hosts AFC Bournemouth have attained victories in only three instances. Five games ended in a draw. In Vitality Stadium, Newcastle United has won twice while the hosts won one time.

AFC Bournemouth vs Newcastle United Prediction

This fixture is expected to be intense and close. In the past too, most games involving the two sides have been registered with close results. However, owing to a better and well-balanced team, with a superior tally, Newcastle United are expected to edge past AFC Bournemouth.

Predicted Score: AFC Bournemouth 0-1 Newcastle United

Betting Tips and Odds (Subject to Change)

  • AFC Bournemouth to win – 19/10
  • Newcastle United to win – 6/5
  • Draw – 14/5
  • Odds Source – Bet365

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Where to Watch AFC Bournemouth vs Newcastle United Live?

Q. Where to watch AFC Bournemouth vs Newcastle United live in India?

The AFC Bournemouth and Newcastle United game will be televised on Star Sports Network/ Disney+Hotstar.

Q. Where to watch AFC Bournemouth vs Newcastle United live game in the UK?

The game between AFC Bournemouth and Newcastle United will be live on Sky Sports in the UK.

Q. Where to watch AFC Bournemouth vs Newcastle United in the USA?

The match between AFC Bournemouth and Newcastle United will be available on NBC Sports.

Q. Where to watch AFC Bournemouth vs Newcastle United game in Portugal?

The AFC Bournemouth and Newcastle United will be live on DAZN for Portugal fans.