Newcastle United (1-0-0) travel to face off against AFC Bournemouth (0-0-1) on Sunday, August 25th. This match will be played at Vitality Stadium in Bournemouth. Newcastle United is coming off a win in their previous match, while AFC Bournemouth played to a draw vs. Newcastle United. The match is scheduled for 9:00 AM ET.
Newcastle United vs AFC Bournemouth
Newcastle United Is Coming Off A Win
In their last match, Newcastle United hosted Southampton and picked up a 1-0 win. The money line payout for Newcastle United was -295.0 while the one goal scored was well below the over/under goal line of 3.5 goals.
Newcastle’s attack took just three shots, with one shot being on target. Joelinton scored the only goal for Newcastle and took two total shots. The club also had three corner kicks.
Between the sticks, Nick Pope made three saves and didn’t allow a goal, picking up a clean sheet. This matches up with the clean sheet payout and is also considered a win for Pope. Overall, Southampton took 19 shots and Pope’s teammates blocked two shots.
AFC Bournemouth Is Coming Off A Draw
The AFC Bournemouth club played in their last match against Nottingham Forest FC. This match was on the road, and it ended in a 1-1 draw. Bournemouth was the underdog in this match, and the two combined goals fell short of the over/under goal line of 2.5 goals.
On offense, Bournemouth’s attack was led by Antoine Semenyo, who scored on his only shot on goal and took five shots overall. No other player for Bournemouth took more than two shots on goal, and as a club, Bournemouth took four shots on goal and 13 shots overall.
Neto is coming off a seven-save performance, only allowing one goal. The eight shots on goal he faced was nearly double the four saves he made. Bournemouth, on the other hand, had six corners compared to just two for Nottingham Forest.
Newcastle United vs AFC Bournemouth Prediction
Our projection for this EPL matchup between Newcastle United and AFC Bournemouth is a 1-1 draw, with the payout at +285. Both clubs are projected to finish with three shots on goal, and we are giving Alexander Isak of Newcastle United the best chance to score a goal. As for AFC Bournemouth, look for Enes Ünal to find the back of the net.
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Last updated:August 20, 2024 AFC Bournemouth, Newcastle United FC