Newcastle
Bournemouth
Newcastle and Bournemouth meet on 5 September at St James' Park in the third round of the Premier League, with kickoff at 14:30 Moscow time. The hosts have shown mixed form at home, winning four of their last ten matches but also conceding regularly. Bournemouth arrive as visitors with a strong away record, winning four and drawing four of their last ten outings. Newcastle's attacking output at St James' Park has been inconsistent despite occasional dominant performances, while Bournemouth have proven adept at controlling away matches and limiting opposition chances.
Form and Head-to-Head
Bournemouth's away form stands out as a key factor: in nine of their last ten Premier League away matches, they have avoided defeat. Newcastle have won three of the last six direct meetings, but Bournemouth secured a 1-0 victory in their most recent encounter at this venue in 2017. The visitors' defensive discipline on the road is notable—in nine of their last ten away games, opponents have scored a maximum of one goal. Newcastle's home record shows they typically create multiple chances, with nine of their last ten matches at St James' Park producing at least four shots on target, though this has not always translated into comfortable victories.
Best Bet
The Double Chance X2 (draw or Bournemouth win) represents the most balanced approach given the contrasting dynamics. Bournemouth's proven away resilience and Newcastle's inconsistency in converting pressure into goals make a Bournemouth non-loss a reasonable proposition. Available at 1xBet 3.78, Melbet 3.64, 1Win 3.65, and Mostbet 3.7, this market reflects the visitor's historical strength on the road and their ability to frustrate home attacks.
Odds to Watch
Newcastle's home win is priced at 2.1 (Melbet, 1Win) and 2.11 (Mostbet), reflecting their status as favourites. However, the draw carries significant value at 3.64–3.78 across the market, supported by Bournemouth's defensive record away from home. A Bournemouth away win sits at 3.15–3.39 depending on the operator, offering longer odds for those backing the visitor's proven ability to take points on the road.
