Bournemouth vs Newcastle - Betting Tips and Predictions - Sunday 21st September 2025

Bournemouth and Newcastle do battle on the South Coast on Sunday afternoon, with both teams looking to build on a solid start in what should be an entertaining clash. Read on for our best bets and predictions:

BRILLIANT BOURNEMOUTH

Under Andoni Iraola, Bournemouth have gone from strength to strength, building on last season’s impressive 9th-place finish with another strong start. Their only setback so far came at Anfield, where it took an 88th-minute strike from Federico Chiesa to finally put Liverpool out of sight in a 4-2 defeat.

The Cherries bounced back superbly, producing a dominant 1-0 win at home to Wolves in which they restricted the visitors to just six shots. That defensive resilience carried over to their trip to Tottenham, where Bournemouth stunned Spurs with a 1-0 victory — not only keeping them quiet but also bossing the game with a 20-5 shot advantage.

Back at Dean Court, Bournemouth continued their fine run with a 2-1 win over fellow South Coast side Brighton. Goals from Alex Scott and the in-form Antoine Semenyo sealed the points, while Iraola’s men once again impressed at the back, holding Brighton to only six efforts on goal.

Three wins from four have propelled Bournemouth into 4th place, just three points off leaders Liverpool — and with their defensive organisation and growing attacking confidence, they look every bit a side ready to challenge the established order.

MIXED SUMMER FOR NEWCASTLE

The Alexander Isak saga dominated Newcastle’s summer, with their talisman eventually sealing a late window move to Liverpool for a British record fee. The fallout left Eddie Howe scrambling in the market, and while several top targets slipped away, the arrivals of Yoane Wissa and Nick Woltemade offered some relief. The latter made an immediate impact, scoring on his debut to secure a 1-0 win over Wolves — Newcastle’s first victory of the campaign.

That result came after a frustrating start: a goalless draw at Aston Villa, a 3-2 home defeat to Liverpool, and another 0-0 stalemate at Leeds. The biggest concern, however, is their bluntness on the road. The Toon have failed to score in their last three away trips, a worrying trend ahead of a meeting with a Bournemouth side that has been impressively solid at the back.

BOURNEMOUTH VS NEWCASTLE H2H

Recent history doesn’t make for comfortable reading for Newcastle. Bournemouth are unbeaten in the last five meetings between the sides, a run that includes a dominant 4-1 victory at St James’ Park last season — inspired by a Justin Kluivert hat-trick.

The most recent clash on the South Coast ended 1-1, with Anthony Gordon’s second-half strike cancelling out Bournemouth’s pressure, before a late Dango Ouattara goal was controversially ruled out in stoppage time. In truth, the Cherries were the better side that day.

You have to go back to 2015 for Newcastle’s last win at Dean Court in front of supporters, when Ayoze Pérez’s first-half effort proved decisive. For Eddie Howe, returning to his former club in Bournemouth’s current form — especially at home — looks a daunting prospect.

OUR BOURNEMOUTH VS NEWCASTLE BETTING TIP

In what should be an exciting game on the South Coast, we have another Premier League betting tip for you.

BACK BOURNEMOUTH

TIP: Bournemouth Draw No Bet 4/5

Bournemouth have been close to faultless so far this season, with their defensive resilience in recent weeks matched by a growing cutting edge in attack. With the likes of Evanilson and the in-form Antoine Semenyo leading the line, Iraola’s side look every inch a top-half contender — and a very tough team to beat.

Newcastle, meanwhile, remain toothless on their travels, failing to score in their last three away games. Their task is made even tougher by a Thursday night Champions League clash with Barcelona, which leaves them with minimal recovery time before the long trip south. As we’ve seen in the past — particularly in their high-octane battles with PSG — the Magpies throw everything into these European nights, often leaving their domestic performances flat.

That could play directly into Bournemouth’s hands. Iraola’s high-pressing system is relentless, and against a Newcastle side likely to be leggy and stretched, the Cherries should find plenty of joy. The data backs it up too: only Chelsea and Arsenal boast a higher expected points tally than Bournemouth’s 7.8. All signs point to the hosts having the edge on Sunday.

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