Premier League Predictions: Bournemouth vs. Newcastle

Match Preview

WEB Vitality Stadium will be the center of attention when Bournemouth and Newcastle United go head-to-head in the Premier League round 2. After an impressive victory over Aston Villa, the Cherries will be looking to build on that performance and secure another three points. Bournemouth knows this won't be easy, as they face a Newcastle side that won its opening match against Nottingham Forest. Eddie Howe is expected to make some changes to his starting lineup, with Marcus Tavernier and Ryan Fredericks potentially coming into the side. Newcastle will also be without the suspended Jonjo Shelvey, so Bruno Guimaraes is likely to start in central midfield. It should be a fascinating contest between two sides who will be looking to make a statement in the early stages of the new season.

Team News

WEB Bournemouth: Marcus Tavernier and Ryan Fredericks could come into the starting lineup. WEB Newcastle: Jonjo Shelvey is suspended, so Bruno Guimaraes is likely to start in central midfield.

Predictions

Bournemouth to Win

WEB The Cherries have a good record at home against Newcastle, having won three of their last five meetings at Vitality Stadium. WEB Bournemouth is in good form, having won their opening match of the season against Aston Villa. WEB Newcastle will be without the suspended Jonjo Shelvey, who is a key player for them.

Both Teams to Score

WEB Both teams have scored in three of their last five meetings. WEB Bournemouth has scored in their last four home matches. WEB Newcastle has scored in their last three away matches.

Over 2.5 Goals

WEB There have been over 2.5 goals scored in three of the last five meetings between these two sides. WEB Bournemouth has scored an average of 2.8 goals per game in their last four home matches. WEB Newcastle has scored an average of 2.3 goals per game in their last three away matches.

Match Stats and Trends

WEB Bournemouth has won three of their last five home matches against Newcastle. WEB Newcastle has won two of their last five away matches against Bournemouth. WEB There have been over 2.5 goals scored in three of the last five meetings between these two sides. WEB Bournemouth has scored in their last four home matches. WEB Newcastle has scored in their last three away matches.