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Round 3 - Premier League

Newcastle United FC VS AFC Bournemouth

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5 September, 2026

Overview:

Newcastle United host AFC Bournemouth in Premier League round 3, with Newcastle carrying stronger overall squad quality and home advantage, while Bournemouth profile as a more compact, counter-attacking side. Newcastle’s recent league form is mixed, but their historical baseline and home strength make them slight favorites.

Recent H2H results: Newcastle edge recent meetings

Prediction:

Based on current form and stats, we expect a close contest with a final score of 2-1 in favor of Newcastle United.
Newcastle are likely to dominate territory and possession, while Bournemouth may sit deeper and look for breaks into space behind the full-backs. The key battle is whether Newcastle can convert pressure early without being exposed in transition.
Home advantage, superior squad depth, and expected possession control tilt the match toward Newcastle, but Bournemouth’s counter threat keeps the draw probability meaningful.

Last Update: 31-07-2026

Stats:

Newcastle United FC AFC Bournemouth
Expected Possession
56 44
Average Goals Per Match
1.7 1.2
Win Probability
54 21
Position Team Won Drawn Lost Points
1 Arsenal 26 7 5 85
2 Man City 23 9 6 78
3 Man United 20 11 7 71
4 Aston Villa 19 8 11 65
5 Liverpool 17 9 12 60
6 Bournemouth 13 18 7 57
7 Sunderland 14 12 12 54
8 Brighton Hove 14 11 13 53
9 Brentford 14 11 13 53
10 Chelsea 14 10 14 52
11 Fulham 15 7 16 52
12 Newcastle 14 7 17 49
13 Everton 13 10 15 49
14 Leeds United 11 14 13 47
15 Crystal Palace 11 12 15 45
16 Nottingham 11 11 16 44
17 Tottenham 10 11 17 41
18 West Ham 10 9 19 39
19 Burnley 4 10 24 22
20 Wolverhampton 3 11 24 20
Name Club Country Matches Goals Assists
E. Haaland MCI NOR 36 27 8
T. Rodrigues BRE BRA 38 22 1
A. Semenyo MCI GHA 37 17 4
O. Watkins AVL ENG 37 16 3

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