Newcastle vs Bournemouth Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 18 Apr 2026

Premier League Betting Preview: Newcastle vs Bournemouth

Newcastle go head-to-head with Bournemouth at St James' Park, with kick-off set for 10:00 on Saturday 18 April.

We’re feeling confident when it comes to Bournemouth on the Asian Handicap with a +0.5 goal handicap. The Cherries can either land a win or draw against Newcastle, with this wager looking like a value play at -112.

Newcastle United have lost back-to-back Premier League games. Away from home, they recently suffered a 2-1 defeat against Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park. The Magpies enjoyed 58% possession and managed three shots on target, with William Osula getting the goal.

Bournemouth triumphed in their previous game. It was away from home where Arsenal were beaten 2-1 at Emirates Stadium. The Dorset club were 47% in the possession stakes and managed three shots on goal, with Eli Junior Kroupi and Alex Scott finding the net.

Head-to-Head Statistics

These two teams last met at St James' Park, with Newcastle claiming the home FA Cup win on penalties (3-3 AET). In the past 10 H2H meetings, we have seen six draws and two wins each.

Premier League		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
6	Bournemouth	38	13	18	7	58	54	4	58:54	57
12	Newcastle	38	14	7	17	53	55	-2	53:55	49

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Newcastle have 3 wins and 7 losses, averaging 1.3 goals from 4.5 shots on goal and 13.2 attempts. The Tyneside side have averaged 51.4% possession and 6.6 corners per match, with their opponents getting 2.0 goals from 5.3 shots on goal, 14.5 attempts and 4.3 corners.

Top goalscorer is Anthony Gordon on 4 goals, while William Osula and Jacob Ramsey have both bagged 2. The top assist makers are Lewis Miley, Nick Woltemade and Joseph Willock, all of whom have 1 on the board.

Bournemouth have won 4 and drawn 6, averaging 14.4 attempts, 4.6 shots on goal and 1.3 goals. Andoni Iraola's team average 51.3% possession, 421.6 passes, 5.3 corners awarded and 6.5 corners against them, while 0.8 goals have been conceded from 4.1 shots on goal and 13.2 attempts.

Eli Junior Kroupi has scored 3 goals, followed by Alex Scott, Evanilson, Amine Adli and Rayan on 2. James Hill has managed 3 assists in the last 10 games, while Djordje Petrovic has 4 clean sheets to his name.

Confirmed Lineups

Newcastle confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Aaron Ramsdale (GK), Valentino Livramento, Malick Thiaw, Sven Botman, Lewis Hall, Lewis Miley, Sandro Tonali, Jacob Ramsey, Anthony Elanga, William Osula, Harvey Barnes.

Bournemouth confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Djordje Petrovic (GK), Alex Jimenez, James Hill, Marcos Senesi, Adrien Truffert, Alex Scott, Ryan Christie, Rayan, Eli Junior Kroupi, Marcus Tavernier, Evanilson.

Newcastle vs Bournemouth Prediction & Betting Tips

Get the edge with our best Newcastle vs Bournemouth tips: a key match prediction, expert corners pick, correct score recommendation, top player prop bets and a ready-made bet builder.

Match Prediction

We’ll back Bournemouth on the Asian Handicap in this Premier League clash, with odds of -112 on offer that the away team win with a +0.5 goal start. We’re optimistic that they will stay close to their opponents.

Plenty of research goes into our football picks. It begins by focusing on the latest Premier League form and knowing the injury situation. The important numbers can then be utilised to help complete the picture.

Key Newcastle vs Bournemouth league stats:

• The +0.5 line has been covered by Bournemouth in 12 consecutive games.
• The +0.5 line has been covered by Bournemouth in 16 of their last 20 games.
• The -0.5 line hasn’t been covered by Newcastle in 4 of their last 5 games at home.
• The -0.5 line hasn’t been covered by Newcastle in 7 of their last 10 games.
• The -0.5 line hasn’t been covered by Newcastle in 2 consecutive games.
• The -0.5 line hasn’t been covered by Newcastle in 7 consecutive games against Bournemouth.

According to the odds, there’s a 52.9% likelihood of our pick winning. However, our experts think that the probability is close to 60% taking all factors into consideration. This is why we can recommend this wager.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Newcastle 1 - 1 Bournemouth

There are attractive odds of +600 when it comes to a 1-1 draw being played out. This is a risky but potentially more rewarding bet, with this correct score option providing appeal.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Anthony Gordon Over 2.5 Shots -161

Anthony Gordon (Newcastle) has had over 2.5 shots in back-to-back Premier League home games. We think it’s achievable that he will cover the Player Shots line and there are odds of -161 available.

Latest Anthony Gordon Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+165

First

+500

Shots

Over 2.5

-139

Under 2.5

-

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Eli Junior Kroupi to Score +210

Eli Junior Kroupi (Bournemouth) has been on the scoresheet in back-to-back Premier League games. Based on the stats, we are happy to back the +210 when it comes to him finding the net on the Anytime Goalscorer market.

Latest Eli Junior Kroupi Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+200

First

+650

Shots

Over 2.5

+130

Under 2.5

-

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Corners Prediction

Over 10.5 Corners -128

The 10.5 Total Corners line has been covered in three straight Bournemouth games, while there has been an average of 12.50 corners in the last ten home matches involving Newcastle. We endorse betting on the -128 that the teams successfully cover the line, with this Total Corners wager landing a handsome potential return.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Newcastle

Total

10.90 6.60 4.30

Home

12.50 7.50 5.00

Away

11.20 6.80 4.40

Bournemouth

Total

11.80 5.30 6.50

Home

10.30 5.20 5.10

Away

12.60 5.40 7.20

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 10.5

-127

Under 10.5

-112

Newcastle Corners

Over 5.5

-143

Under 5.5

-100

Bournemouth Corners

Over 4.5

-106

Under 4.5

-133

Most Corners

1

-172

X

+700

2

+170

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Newcastle vs Bournemouth Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

With an approximate 46% chance of succeeding, the bookies are being cautious with their +118 betting odds for Newcastle United triumphing in this Premier League encounter. The market suggests that Bournemouth are least likely to win at +210.

As the name suggests, the Draw No Bet market means money back if the game ends level. Should you take this option, then you can choose between Newcastle at -172 and Bournemouth at +120.

Over 2.5 Goals is available at shorter odds than Under 2.5 Goals as things stand. Punters expecting both teams to find the net can get -270 when it comes to BTTS Yes.

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Full-Time Result

1

+118

X

+265

2

+210

Half-Time Result

1

+160

X

+148

2

+235

Double Chance

1X

-278

12

-370

X2

-154

Draw No Bet

1

-172

2

+120

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

-112

2 Hcp +0.25

-111

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+175

Over 2.5

-227

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-270

No

+195

William Osula is the market leader to be First Goalscorer at +450. Alternatively, there’s the chance to back him to find the net at any stage at +140.

William Osula (Newcastle)

First

+140

Anytime

+450

Anthony Gordon (Newcastle)

First

+165

Anytime

+500

Nick Woltemade (Newcastle)

First

+175

Anytime

+550

Harvey Barnes (Newcastle)

First

+180

Anytime

+550

Eli Junior Kroupi (Bournemouth)

First

+200

Anytime

+650

Evanilson Barbosa (Bournemouth)

First

+220

Anytime

+700

Rayan Vitor (Bournemouth)

First

+230

Anytime

+750

Anthony Elanga (Newcastle)

First

+240

Anytime

+750

Jacob Murphy (Newcastle)

First

+260

Anytime

+800

Bruno Guimarães (Newcastle)

First

+280

Anytime

+900

Marcus Tavernier (Bournemouth)

First

+300

Anytime

+950

Joelinton (Newcastle)

First

+320

Anytime

+1000

David Brooks (Bournemouth)

First

+320

Anytime

+1000

Amine Adli (Bournemouth)

First

+350

Anytime

+1100

Jacob Ramsey (Newcastle)

First

+450

Anytime

+1400

Ryan Christie (Bournemouth)

First

+450

Anytime

+1400

Joe Willock (Newcastle)

First

+500

Anytime

+1300

Sandro Tonali (Newcastle)

First

+500

Anytime

+1500

Alejandro Jiménez (Bournemouth)

First

+550

Anytime

+1700

Malick Thiaw (Newcastle)

First

+600

Anytime

+1800

Alex Scott (Bournemouth)

First

+650

Anytime

+2000

Lewis Miley (Newcastle)

First

+700

Anytime

+2000

Lewis Hall (Newcastle)

First

+750

Anytime

+2200

William Osula (Newcastle)

Over 2.5

-109

Under 2.5

-

Nick Woltemade (Newcastle)

Over 2.5

-120

Under 2.5

-

Harvey Barnes (Newcastle)

Over 2.5

-143

Under 2.5

-

Eli Junior Kroupi (Bournemouth)

Over 2.5

+130

Under 2.5

-

Anthony Gordon (Newcastle)

Over 2.5

-139

Under 2.5

-

Bruno Guimarães (Newcastle)

Over 1.5

-141

Under 1.5

-

Ryan Christie (Bournemouth)

Over 1.5

+120

Under 1.5

-

David Brooks (Bournemouth)

Over 1.5

-128

Under 1.5

-

Marcus Tavernier (Bournemouth)

Over 1.5

-154

Under 1.5

-

Jacob Murphy (Newcastle)

Over 1.5

-156

Under 1.5

-

Anthony Elanga (Newcastle)

Over 1.5

-179

Under 1.5

-

Rayan Vitor (Bournemouth)

Over 1.5

-192

Under 1.5

-

Evanilson Barbosa (Bournemouth)

Over 1.5

-185

Under 1.5

-

Jacob Ramsey (Newcastle)

Over 0.5

-263

Under 0.5

-

Joe Willock (Newcastle)

Over 0.5

-233

Under 0.5

-

Sandro Tonali (Newcastle)

Over 0.5

-278

Under 0.5

-

Alejandro Jiménez (Bournemouth)

Over 0.5

-167

Under 0.5

-

Malick Thiaw (Newcastle)

Over 0.5

-217

Under 0.5

-

Alex Scott (Bournemouth)

Over 0.5

-270

Under 0.5

-

Lewis Miley (Newcastle)

Over 0.5

-161

Under 0.5

-

Lewis Hall (Newcastle)

Over 0.5

-154

Under 0.5

-

Stats: Premier League matches only
Newcastle are winless over their previous three games at St James' Park. Eddie Howe's side have six defeats, three victories and one draw in the last 10 home matches, netting an average of 1.50 goals per game and conceding 1.90.

Bournemouth have avoided defeat in their last seven away matches. The Cherries have managed five draws, three victories and two losses in the last 10 away matches, recording an average of 1.60 goals per game and conceding 1.60.

The previous St James' Park encounter involved Newcastle beating Bournemouth on penalties (3-3 AET). In the previous 6 H2H meetings at St James' Park, we’ve witnessed three draws, two Newcastle victories and Bournemouth getting one win.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Newcastle Home Stats		3-1-6	3.40	1.50	1.90	7	3	7	3
Bournemouth Away Stats		3-5-2	3.20	1.60	1.60	6	4	7	3

• W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
• G = Avg. Goals
• GF = Avg. Goals For
• GA = Avg. Goals Against
• O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
• U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
• B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
• B-No = Matches BTTS No

Newcastle vs Bournemouth Lineups & Team News

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