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Bournemouth fans are daring to dream. After years of being viewed as plucky survivors or mid-table dwellers, the Cherries have made a blistering start to this Premier League season. With nine points from their opening four matches (W3, L1), they’ve produced their best-ever start to a top-flight campaign. That strong foundation has supporters whispering about the prospect of European football, something that once seemed unthinkable at the Vitality Stadium.

Momentum is firmly on their side. Last weekend’s 2-1 victory at home against Brighton extended their winning run at the Vitality to three matches, further underlining their newfound strength on home turf. Andoni Iraola’s men look composed, confident, and resilient, able to grind out results even against technically gifted opponents. Importantly, this fixture falls on a Sunday — a day on which Bournemouth have become particularly difficult to beat. They are unbeaten in their last seven Sunday Premier League games (W3, D4), a run that began with a 1-1 home draw against Newcastle last season.

Their opponents come into this contest with far less certainty. Newcastle’s Champions League return on Thursday ended in disappointment, as they fell 2-1 to Barcelona. Having to regroup quickly from a draining midweek European fixture is never ideal, particularly with a 720-mile round trip now on the schedule. It adds another layer of fatigue to a squad still adjusting to balancing domestic and continental commitments.

Newcastle’s away form is a particular concern. They are winless in their last five Premier League away matches (D3, L2), and worryingly, they have failed to score in any of their last three. A side once renowned for their attacking edge now finds itself toothless on the road. Boss Eddie Howe, who of course knows the Vitality inside out after his successful spell as Bournemouth’s manager, has yet to prove he can overcome his old club. In six Premier League meetings against Bournemouth as an opposition coach, he has failed to secure a victory (D4, L2). That narrative adds a fascinating subplot to this contest.

История встреч

This is a fixture that has often produced tight contests. Four of the last six Premier League H2Hs played at the Vitality Stadium ended in draws, highlighting how evenly matched these sides tend to be when Bournemouth are the hosts.

The most recent meeting between the sides came at St James’ Park in January, when Bournemouth stunned the Magpies with a 4-1 victory. That result will give Iraola’s men plenty of confidence, and another win here would mark just the second time in history that Bournemouth have beaten Newcastle in back-to-back league games.

Горячая статистика и полосы

• Only one of Bournemouth’s last six Premier League home matches has seen over 2.5 goals.
• Bournemouth had taken 27 corners before this round, a tally bettered by only two other Premier League sides.
• Newcastle had kept a league-high three clean sheets heading into this round.
• The Magpies have scored more than once in just one of their last nine away league games.

Key Players to Watch and Missing Players

Bournemouth may look to Джастин Клюйверт, who was the star of the last H2H with a superb hat-trick at St James’ Park.

He has a habit of striking in the second half, with eight of his last nine league goals arriving after the break. If he gets the nod here, his pace and finishing could be decisive against a Newcastle side that has been sluggish on the road.

For Newcastle, the goalscoring burden may fall on Fabian Schär. Interestingly, he remains the last player still at the club to have scored an away league goal for the Magpies.

Four of his last five goals in such matches have arrived before half-time, showing he can make an impact early in games. His defensive duties will be critical too, as Newcastle try to keep Bournemouth’s lively attack at bay.

In terms of injuries, Bournemouth were without Adam Smith for the Brighton victory, and his availability remains uncertain. Newcastle will be without Anthony Gordon, who serves the final game of his three-match suspension. His absence leaves Howe short of an outlet in attack, and could force tactical adjustments.

Предсказание

This fixture arrives at a perfect moment for Bournemouth. They are full of energy, playing with belief, and have momentum behind them. Their home record is becoming increasingly formidable, and the atmosphere at the Vitality will only add to their confidence. Against a Newcastle side that looks fatigued from European duties and uninspired on the road, this feels like a golden chance for the Cherries to make another statement.

Newcastle are not without quality, and their defensive structure means they are rarely blown away. However, their inability to score goals on their travels is a serious issue, and unless Howe can conjure a solution, they may once again come up short.

With Bournemouth on a roll and Newcastle struggling for attacking rhythm, the balance tips in favour of the hosts. The Cherries have the tools to exploit Newcastle’s lack of sharpness, and with their clinical edge at home, they could well move another step closer to a European dream.

Prediction: Bournemouth 2-1 Newcastle

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