Newcastle vs Bournemouth Prediction, Lineups, Preview, and Team News | Premier League, January 18, 2025
Newcastle vs Bournemouth Preview
- Tournament: Premier League
- Date: Saturday, Jan 18
- Kick-off Time: 12:30 pm GMT
- Venue: St. James’ Park, England
The Magpies will host Bournemouth in their 22nd game of the 2024/25 Premier League season at St. James’ Park. Bournemouth will be looking to continue their stellar form in the Premier League and across other domestic competitions.
Hosts Newcastle are one of the dominant squads in the Premier League this season who are holding the European spots since the end of 2024. They sit fifth in the league standings with 35 points after 20 games. In their last five games, Newcastle recorded 90 shots, 2,259 passes and maintained a 54.3% possession. Alexander Isak is leading the goalscoring charts with 13 goals followed by Harvey Barnes and Anthony Gordon sharing five each. Jacob Murphy is leading the roster in terms of assists with seven to his name.
Meanwhile, Andoni Iraola’s men have been phenomenal throughout the campaign and are enjoying a ten-game unbeaten run across all competitions. Bournemouth are currently sitting seventh in the Premier League standings with 34 points after 21 games. In the last five games, the Cherries managed 70 shots, made 1,568 passes and maintained a 48.3% possession. Justin Kluivert is currently the leading goalscorer with six goals whereas Marcus Tavernier is leading the assists board with four.
Newcastle Team News
Newcastle would be without the services of Jamaal Lascelles (knee), Callum Wilson (thigh), Emil Krafth (shoulder) and Nick Pope (knee). Harvey Barnes sustained a muscle injury during the FA Cup win over Bromley and is expected to be out for a month.
Bournemouth Team News
As for Bournemouth, they would be without the services of Evanlison who remains sidelined until April due to a leg injury. Players like Luis Sinisterra and Marcus Tavernier are expected to remain out whereas striker Enes Unal remains out for the campaign with his crucial ligament injury.
Newcastle vs Bournemouth Predicted Lineups
Newcastle predicted lineup (4-3-3-1):
Goalkeeper: Dubravka
Defenders: ivramento, Schar, Burn, Hall
Midfielders: Guimaraes, Tonali, Joelinton
Forwards: Murphy, Isak, Gordon
Bournemouth predicted lineup (4-2-3-1):
Goalkeeper: Kepa
Defenders: Aarons, Zabarnyi, Huijsen, Kerkez
Midfielders: Christie, Cook
Forwards: Semenyo, Kluivert, Ouattara; Evanilson
Head-to-Head Record
The two sides have faced off only 20 times in the past, with Newcastle winning seven of those games. Bournemouth have won six ties between both sides, whereas the remaining seven games ended in a draw.
Last five match results:
| Date | Match | Competition |
| August 25, 2024 | Bournemouth 1-1 Newcastle | Premier League |
| February 17, 2024 | Newcastle 2-2 Bournemouth | Premier League |
| November 11, 2023 | Bournemouth 2-0 Newcastle | Premier League |
| February 11, 2023 | Bournemouth 1-1 Newcastle | Premier League |
| December 20, 2022 | Newcastle 1-0 Bournemouth | League Cup |
Key Players to Watch in Newcastle vs Bournemouth
Alexander Isak (Newcastle)
The Swede attacker has made a stellar start to the 2024/25 campaign with the Magpies registering 13 goals and four assists in 18 Premier League appearances. The 25-year-old striker has garnered an xG of 5.11 in his past five matches.
Justin Kluivert (Bournemouth)
Bournemouth forward Justin Kluivert is one of the best players on the current roster and has bagged seven goals and two assists in the Premier League this season. He has scored two goals in his last five appearances with an xG of 1.23.
Newcastle vs Bournemouth Prediction
The Magpies remain unbeaten in their last five Premier League games and are occupying the fifth position in the league standings. They have been consistent in the last few games and will be favorites to grind out a good result in this tie. Their performance in the Premier League has been commendable since the start of the campaign and also eased past Bromley in the third round of the FA Cup.
As for Bournemouth, they have been the surprise package in the Premier League this season. The Cherries have enjoyed a club-record nine-game unbeaten run in the Premier League and manager Andoni Iraola has guided Bournemouth to the upper echelons of the league rankings. The most recent encounter between the two sides ended in a 1-1 draw earlier this season.
Predicted Score: Newcastle 2-2 Bournemouth
Where to Watch Newcastle vs Bournemouth Live?
| Country | Where to watch |
| USA | NBC platforms |
| UK | Sky Sports |
| India | Star Sports/Disney+ Hotstar |
FAQs
Q. When is Newcastle vs Bournemouth?
The Newcastle vs Bournemouth game will be played on 18th January at St. James’ Park.
Q. Where to watch Newcastle vs Bournemouth live for free?
The game between Newcastle and Bournemouth can be watched on Fubo, Hulu + Live TV and DirecTV Stream.
Q. What is the predicted score in Newcastle vs Bournemouth?
The predicted score for Newcastle vs Bournemouth is 2-2.
Q. What is the head-to-head record for Newcastle vs Bournemouth?
Both Newcastle and Bournemouth played 20 games. Newcastle recorded seven wins, Bournemouth managed six whereas the remaining seven games ended in a draw.