St. James’ Park will host Saturday’s clash between Newcastle United and AFC Bournemouth, with both sides chasing important points for different reasons. Given the attacking potential of both sides, we predict a 2-2 draw. The Magpies are looking to bounce back from a 2-1 defeat to Crystal Palace, but will be without suspended midfielder Joelinton. Their recent form has been inconsistent, averaging 1.00 point per game, with major defensive concerns—conceding 2.30 goals per match and keeping just 10% clean sheets. However, their matches are highly entertaining, with a huge 90% BTTS rate and 3.80 total goals per game. At home, BTTS lands in 100% of fixtures, underlining their open style.
Bournemouth, meanwhile, are full of confidence after a 2-1 win over Arsenal, with Andoni Iraola expected to keep the same XI. Their form is strong, collecting 1.80 points per game and excelling away from home with a 60% win rate and just 0.40 goals conceded. Defensively, the Cherries are far more stable than Newcastle, allowing only 0.80 goals per game overall, while their xG (1.55) suggests consistent attacking threat. H2H meetings also favour goals, with 71% BTTS and 53% over 2.5.
Given Newcastle’s 90% BTTS rate and open playstyle, punters from all around the globe can find value in betting on Both Teams to Score, alongside Over 2.5 goals (high-scoring profile, especially at St. James’ Park) and Draw.
This Premier League match will be played on Saturday 18 April 2026 at 15:00.
What is our Newcastle vs Bournemouth prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Newcastle 2 - 2 Bournemouth
Newcastle vs Bournemouth Betting Tips
- Correct Score: 2-2 @ 1100 Odds
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS): Yes @ -200 Odds
- Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Under 4.5 Goals @ -450 Odds
- Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Over 3.5 Goals @ 137 Odds
- Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Over 2.5 Goals @ -175 Odds
- Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5 Goals @ -600 Odds
- Anytime Goalscorer: Yoane Wissa @ 140 Odds
- First Goalscorer: Yoane Wissa @ 550 Odds
- To be Booked: Alex Scott @ 137 Odds
- Asian Handicap: Bournemouth +0.5 @ -149 Odds
- European Handicap: Newcastle +1 @ -275 Odds
- Shots on Target (Home): Over 4.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Over 4.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 9.5
- Total Corners: 9 - 11 @ 162 Odds
- Double Chance: X2 @ -150 Odds
- Draw No Bet: Newcastle to Win @ -225 Odds
- Half Time/Full Time: X (Draw)/X (Draw) @ 550 Odds
- Clean Sheet: Newcastle - No @ -400 Odds
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View OfferNewcastle Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | lwlwldwlll | 1.00 |
| Home | wlwldl | 1.17 |
| Away | lwll | 0.75 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 30% | 33% | 25% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 3.80 | 3.67 | 4.00 |
| Scored | 1.50 | 1.67 | 1.25 |
| Conceded | 2.30 | 2.00 | 2.75 |
| BTTS | 90% | 100% | 75% |
| Clean Sheets | 10% | 0% | 25% |
| Failed to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Expected Goals | 1.49 | 1.69 | 1.18 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.69 | 1.55 | 1.89 |
Bournemouth Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wwdwdddddw | 1.80 |
| Home | wdddd | 1.40 |
| Away | wwddw | 2.20 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 40% | 20% | 60% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.10 | 2.60 | 1.60 |
| Scored | 1.30 | 1.40 | 1.20 |
| Conceded | 0.80 | 1.20 | 0.40 |
| BTTS | 60% | 80% | 40% |
| Clean Sheets | 40% | 20% | 60% |
| Failed to Score | 30% | 20% | 40% |
| Expected Goals | 1.55 | 1.78 | 1.33 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.48 | 1.21 | 1.75 |
Newcastle vs Bournemouth Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
Newcastle (29%)
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