Bournemouth vs Newcastle United — Premier League Preview
Date: Sunday, 21 September 2025
Venue: Vitality Stadium, Bournemouth
Current Form & Context
- Bournemouth are in good shape this season. After a narrow defeat to Liverpool, they have bounced back well with wins over Wolverhampton, Tottenham, and Brighton. They currently sit high in the table and are pushing for a strong finish.
- Newcastle United have had a mixed start. They’ve managed only one win in their first five matches, with some defensive issues and absences in the forward line.
Team News / Injuries
Bournemouth:
- A number of key players are unavailable. Those confirmed out include David Brooks, Junior Stanislas, Ryan Fredericks, Lloyd Kelly, Jack Stephens, and Illya Zabarnyi.
- Some others are doubtful: Dominic Solanke, Marcus Tavernier, Lewis Cook, and Philip Billing may return depending on fitness checks.
Newcastle United:
- Striker Yoane Wissa is sidelined for at least four weeks with a knee injury.
- Bruno Guimarães is suspended for this match.
Tactical Insights & What to Expect
- Bournemouth will likely play with high energy, trying to use their home advantage to press Newcastle. They’ll depend on their attacking players to make the difference, especially given their injuries.
- Newcastle may need to adjust in attack due to Wissa’s absence and rely more on depth, possibly using substitutes for impact. Defensively they will try to be solid and limit Bournemouth’s chances.
Head-to-Head & Recent Trends
- Bournemouth are unbeaten in their last five meetings with Newcastle.
- Recent matches between these teams have often seen goals from both sides.
Prediction
Bournemouth look more confident right now, and playing at home gives them a slight edge. Newcastle’s absences and defensive concerns may make it harder for them to dominate the match.
Likely Scoreline:
Bournemouth 2-1 Newcastle United
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