Newcastle United aim to continue their unbeaten start to the 2026-27 English Premier League season with a tricky contest against Bournemouth in a Matchday 3 encounter.
Ayomide Oguntimehin provides the detailed preview and betting tips for the September 5 clash at St James Park.
Newcastle vs Bournemouth match preview
Newcastle have enjoyed a brilliant start to the new season, picking up four points from their opening two games of the season. The Magpies overcame a poor preseason and the departure of key figures at the club, including head coach Eddie Howe, captain Bruno Guimaraes and Anthony Gordon to remain unbeaten this season.
They began the season at home to Liverpool and were minutes away from victory before a late penalty from Dominik Szoboszlai earned a 2-2 draw. They went against all odds to record a 2-0 win over Tottenham Hotspur in their second game of the season and sit sixth on the Premier League standings.
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Bournemouth, meanwhile, are winless in their two Premier League games so far this season. The Cherries have also seen head coach Andoni Iraola leave the club for Liverpool during the summer.
They started their campaign with a 2-1 defeat at Manchester City, who overcame a one-goal deficit late in the clash to record victory. In their second match against Everton, they played a 1-1 draw and remain with just a single point in 14th place.
Newcastle vs Bournemouth Head-to-Head
(Last five meetings)
- 18.04.2026 – Newcastle 1-2 Bournemouth
- 10.01.2026 – Newcastle 2-2 Bournemouth
- 21.09.2025 – Bournemouth 0-0 Newcastle
- 18.01.2025 – Newcastle 1-4 Bournemouth
- 25.08.2024 – Bournemouth 1-1 Newcastle
Bournemouth have held the upper hand in recent meetings between these two sides, winning two of the last five matches and maintaining an unbeaten record during this run.
Best betting odds
Home (Newcastle) to Win or Draw – 1.42 (via 1xBet)
Prediction
Bournemouth are the better side in recent meetings, but Newcastle are currently the better side with their superb start to the season, and they have enough quality to continue their unbeaten run with a favourable result in this clash.
Recent form: Newcastle
Newcastle have enjoyed a fine start to the season and are unbeaten in their three games so far, winning two and recording one draw.
The Magpies also won at home against West Bromwich Albion in the Carabao Cup second round clash. However, they have only managed a single clean sheet during this run of games, but have scored multiple times in all of these matches.
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Recent form: Bournemouth
Bournemouth have endured a difficult start to the season and are winless in their two games so far, losing to Man City and recording a draw against Everton.
The Cherries are without a clean sheet in their last seven games across all competitions, including in both of their games so far this season.
Player to watch
Yoane Wissa
DR Congo striker Yoane Wissa has enjoyed a brilliant start to the season with one goal and an assist in three games across all competitions.
He will be aiming to continue that run of form against Bournemouth, using his pace and movement in the box to cause problems for the defence.
