Newcastle vs Bournemouth

Newcastle enter this fixture with momentum, having remained unbeaten across their four most recent outings in all competitions. They secured a League Cup victory against West Brom and a league win over Tottenham in their latest appearances. In contrast, Bournemouth have struggled to find a victory in their four most recent matches. Their last two league outings resulted in a narrow defeat to Manchester City and a draw against Everton.

The recent history between these two sides favors Bournemouth, who have remained unbeaten in their five most recent meetings. Newcastle have yet to record a win in this sequence, which includes three draws and two defeats.

• Newcastle have five players ruled out including D. Burn, Joelinton, M. Fernandez-Pardo, V. Livramento, and W. Osula.
• Bournemouth have four players ruled out for this fixture consisting of A. Adli, E. J. Kroupi, J. Araujo, and V. Milosavljevic.
• Newcastle currently sit sixth in the league table with four points from two matches.
• Bournemouth arrive in fourteenth place having secured one point from their opening two league fixtures.

Newcastle appear better placed heading into this contest given their unbeaten run in their four most recent matches and their stronger start to the league campaign. While Bournemouth have had success in their recent history against the hosts, their current form suggests they face a difficult challenge at St. James' Park.