Newcastle vs Bournemouth Predictions

Premier LeaguePremier League ยท England
high confidence
Newcastle

Newcastle

Full Time

1 - 2

AI predicted 1 - 1

Bournemouth

Bournemouth

๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Saturday, 18 Apr 2026 at 15:00 BST (venue time) ยท 14:00 UTC (your time)๐Ÿ“ St. James' Park, Newcastle

Win Probability (1X2)

Newcastle 32%Draw 38%Bournemouth 30%

Best Value Pick

BTTS: Yes

@ 3(+21% edge)

Match Result

7.8/10

Late Evanilson Strike Seals Dramatic Bournemouth Win at St. James' Park

Bournemouth snatched a dramatic 2-1 victory over Newcastle at St. James' Park, with Evanilson's late goal settling a fiercely contested Premier League encounter. The visitors took the lead in the first half through Marcus Tavernier, only for Newcastle to fight back and level the score after the break via Harvey Barnes. However, Bournemouth's resilience paid off as Evanilson struck in the 85th minute to secure all three points for the Cherries. Both sides matched each other in terms of shots (12 apiece) and shots on target (3 each), but Bournemouth's sharper edge in the final third proved decisive. The match was a physical battle, evidenced by a combined six yellow cards, and saw momentum swing back and forth before the visitors ultimately prevailed.

๐Ÿ’ช AI Prediction Report

DECENT HIT

Predicted

1 - 1

โšก

Actual

1 - 2

โŒResult
โœ…BTTS
โŒO/U 2.5
โŒScore

๐Ÿ’ฐ Bet Results1/2 hit

btts โ€” yes@ 3
โœ…
1x2 โ€” draw@ 3.85
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Key Moments

32' โ€” Goal

Marcus Tavernier puts Bournemouth ahead after a swift attacking move.

68' โ€” Goal

Harvey Barnes equalizes for Newcastle, finishing off a well-worked team move.

85' โ€” Goal

Evanilson scores the winner for Bournemouth, capitalizing on a late attacking surge.

Multiple' โ€” Yellow Cards

Six yellow cards shown in a physical contest, with Bournemouth picking up four.

Newcastle

Newcastle

6.5/10

Newcastle started brightly, controlling possession (54%) and pushing Bournemouth back with their 4-3-3 formation. Despite creating several promising moments, they struggled to convert their dominance into clear chances, managing only three shots on target from 12 attempts. Harvey Barnes provided a glimmer of hope with his 68th-minute equalizer, but lapses in concentration at the back proved costly as they conceded late. The Magpies' midfield trio worked hard, but the attack lacked a clinical edge. Defensively, Newcastle were solid for long spells, but failed to deal with Bournemouth's late pressure. Two yellow cards reflected their frustration as the game slipped away late on.

Key Players

Harvey Barnes: Scored Newcastle's only goal, providing a lifeline in the second half.
Lewis Miley: Energetic in midfield, helped Newcastle control possession and tempo.

Strengths

Controlled possessionEnergetic midfield playResilience to equalize after falling behind

Weaknesses

Lack of cutting edge in attackVulnerable to late pressureDiscipline issues with two yellow cards
Bournemouth

Bournemouth

7.5/10

Bournemouth executed their 4-2-3-1 setup with discipline, absorbing Newcastle's early pressure and striking on the counter. Marcus Tavernier's opener in the 32nd minute rewarded their patient approach, and after conceding an equalizer, they regrouped and pressed for a winner. Evanilson's decisive 85th-minute goal capped a spirited performance, with Bournemouth showing both defensive grit and attacking intent when it mattered most. The Cherries matched Newcastle for shots and edged the set-piece battle with three corners. Four yellow cards underlined their combative approach, but they held their nerve in key moments to claim a vital away win.

Key Players

Evanilson: Scored the match-winning goal in the 85th minute.
Marcus Tavernier: Opened the scoring and was a constant threat going forward.

Strengths

Clinical finishingResilience under pressureEffective counter-attacks

Weaknesses

Discipline issues with four yellow cardsPeriods of low possessionOccasional vulnerability after conceding

Tactical Analysis

Newcastle lined up in a 4-3-3 formation, aiming to control the midfield and stretch Bournemouth with width provided by Barnes and Elanga. Their possession-based approach saw them dominate the ball, but Bournemouth's compact 4-2-3-1 setup frustrated the hosts and limited clear chances. Bournemouth relied on quick transitions and targeted Newcastle's full-backs, with Tavernier and Evanilson pivotal in exploiting spaces. As the match wore on, both teams made substitutions to inject fresh legs, but the tactical discipline of Bournemouth's double pivot in midfield allowed them to weather Newcastle's pressure and strike decisively on the break. Set pieces were evenly contested, but it was Bournemouth's ability to capitalize on late openings that proved the difference.

Turning Point

Evanilson's 85th-minute goal, which broke the deadlock and sealed the win for Bournemouth.

Man of the Match

Evanilson

Delivered the decisive blow with a late winner and led the Bournemouth attack with purpose.

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Newcastle1.15

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Bournemouth1.10

Expected goals ยท model says 1.10

Win Probability
Newcastle 37% Draw 29% Bournemouth 34%

Over 2.5 Goals

39%

BTTS: Yes

46%

Likely Scores

1-1 ยท 1-0 ยท 0-1

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Newcastle vs Bournemouth Prediction Confidence at a Glance

How strongly the model leans on each market.

Match Result (1X2)
32%
38%
30%
Newcastle 32%Draw 38%Bournemouth 30%
Both Teams to Score
54%
46%
Yes 54%No 46%
Over/Under 2.5 Goals
44%
56%
Over 2.5 44%Under 2.5 56%
Corners (Over/Under 9.5)
38%
62%
Over 9.5 38%Under 9.5 62%

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The Case For This Newcastle vs Bournemouth Prediction

This is a mid-table clash between two sides with similar records and little to separate them in terms of recent form. Newcastle are coming off three straight losses, struggling defensively and lacking attacking punch, while Bournemouth are unbeaten in five and just claimed a big away win at Arsenal. Both teams have a tendency to concede, but also to score, and head-to-head history is draw-heavy. Expect a cautious, competitive game with both sides likely to get on the scoresheet, but neither dominating.

Key Factors at a Glance

Recent Form

  • โ†’Bournemouth unbeaten in 5, including an impressive win at Arsenal.

Defence

  • โ†’Newcastle on a 3-game losing streak, conceding 2+ in each.
  • โ†’Both teams average 1.4โ€“1.5 goals scored and conceded per game.

Injuries & Team News

  • โ†’No key injuries reported for either side.

Match Context

  • โ†’H2H: 6 of last 10 meetings ended in draws.
  • โ†’Bournemouth have drawn 15 of 32 league games this season.
  • โ†’Newcastle home record (8W, 2D, 6L) is only slightly better than Bournemouth's away (4W, 7D, 5L).
  • โ†’Recent BTTS rates are high for both teams.

๐Ÿšฉ Newcastle vs Bournemouth Corners Prediction

medium confidence
8.8expected total corners
Over 38%
Under 62%
Over 9.5Under 9.5

Our corners model projects roughly 4.3 corners for Newcastle and 4.5 for Bournemouth, for an expected total of 8.8. That makes the model lean Under 9.5 corners (62%). Over 8.5: 51% ยท Over 10.5: 26%.

How Newcastle and Bournemouth Are Arriving

Form, fitness and who's likely to start.

Newcastle vs Bournemouth Goalscorer Form

Goals scored in last 5 matches across all competitions. Rate = goals รท 5 games. XI badge shows player is in the expected starting lineup.

NewcastleNewcastlelast 5 matches

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BournemouthBournemouthlast 5 matches

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Newcastle vs Bournemouth โ€” Last 10 Matches

NewcastleNewcastleLast 10 results
L0-1
L1-2
L1-2
L1-2
W1-0
W2-1
L2-3
L1-2
W2-1
L2-3
L@ Arsenal0-1
Lvs Bournemouth1-2
L@ Crystal Palace1-2
Lvs Sunderland1-2
W@ Chelsea1-0
Wvs Manchester United2-1
Lvs Everton2-3
L@ Manchester City1-2
W@ Tottenham2-1
Lvs Brentford2-3

Strengths

  • +Both teams scoring in most recent games

Concerns

  • โˆ’5/5 losses in last 5 โ€” poor form
  • โˆ’Leaky defence โ€” 2.8 conceded/game
  • โˆ’No clean sheets in last 5 matches
BournemouthBournemouthLast 10 results
D2-2
W2-1
W2-1
D2-2
D0-0
D0-0
D1-1
D0-0
W2-1
D1-1
Dvs Leeds2-2
W@ Newcastle2-1
W@ Arsenal2-1
Dvs Manchester United2-2
D@ Burnley0-0
Dvs Brentford0-0
Dvs Sunderland1-1
D@ West Ham0-0
W@ Everton2-1
Dvs Aston Villa1-1

Strengths

  • +Both teams scoring in most recent games
  • +High-volume attack โ€” 15 shots/game

What History Says: Newcastle vs Bournemouth

Newcastle vs Bournemouth Head-to-Head History

Last 10 meetings between these sides

1

Newcastle wins

6

Draws

3

Bournemouth wins

10%60% draws30%
18 Apr 26Newcastle vs Bournemouth1-2
10 Jan 26Newcastle vs Bournemouth2-2
21 Sept 25Bournemouth vs Newcastle0-0
18 Jan 25Newcastle vs Bournemouth1-4
25 Aug 24Bournemouth vs Newcastle1-1
17 Feb 24Newcastle vs Bournemouth2-2

Things to Watch: Newcastle vs Bournemouth

  • โš ๏ธSome recent match stats (shots, possession) are missing, reducing granularity.
  • โš ๏ธBoth teams are mid-table with little at stake, so motivation could vary.
  • โš ๏ธLineups not confirmed; late injuries or rotations possible.
  • โš ๏ธBookmaker odds suggest Newcastle are heavier favourites than the model.

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How This Prediction Was Made

The numbers on this page come from a structured statistical pack for Newcastle vs Bournemouth: recent results and scoring data for both sides, home/away splits, the head-to-head record, current league standings, known injuries and live bookmaker odds, all sourced from the API-Football data feed.

An AI model analyses that pack and produces the probabilities, predicted score and written analysis shown above. Nothing is edited by hand, and no information outside the data pack is used.

Last updated: 13 April 2026 (refreshed automatically as new team data arrives). Every prediction is scored against the real result once the match finishes โ€” see the verified track record or read the full methodology. Football is inherently uncertain: treat this page as analysis, not advice.

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