Newcastle vs Bournemouth Live: Premier League Lineups, Kick-Off and Prediction

Newcastle arrive with four points from their opening two league games under new head coach Matthias Jaissle. They drew 2-2 with Liverpool on the opening weekend before beating Tottenham Hotspur 2-0 away from home. Anthony Elanga and Yoane Wissa scored in the second half at Tottenham.

Bournemouth have one point from their first two matches under Marco Rose. They lost 2-1 to Manchester City after taking the lead through Marcus Tavernier, then drew 1-1 with Everton after James Tarkowski equalised in stoppage time.

Newcastle vs Bournemouth confirmed lineups

The latest team sheets show Newcastle retaining much of the side that won at Tottenham.

Newcastle United: Lukáš Horníček; Amar Dedić, Malick Thiaw, Sven Botman, Lewis Hall; Joe Willock, Nico González, Lewis Miley; Anthony Elanga, Harvey Barnes, Yoane Wissa.

Bournemouth: Djordje Petrović; Adam Smith, James Hill, António Silva, Adrien Truffert; Alex Scott, Lewis Cook; Marcus Tavernier, Justin Kluivert, Rayan; Evanilson.

The lineups represent the latest available match information and should be treated as subject to any last-minute changes before kick-off.

One notable Newcastle absentee is Dan Burn, while William Osula and Joelinton are also unavailable according to current team-news reporting. Tino Livramento has been carrying a calf problem. Bournemouth are without several injured players, including Amine Adli, Eli Junior Kroupi, Julian Araujo and Veljko Milosavljević.

Newcastle’s summer signing Matias Fernandez-Pardo is another player attracting attention. Jaissle said before the game that the new arrival was already showing strength in training, leaving open the possibility of a first appearance from the bench.

Newcastle’s fast start under Jaissle

Jaissle has made an encouraging start to his competitive tenure. Newcastle twice led Liverpool before conceding a 99th-minute penalty in their 2-2 draw, then followed that result with a controlled 2-0 win at Tottenham.

Elanga has been particularly influential. He scored against both Liverpool and Tottenham, while Wissa added the second goal in north London. Newcastle’s current league record stands at one win and one draw, leaving them on four points.

Bournemouth present a different challenge. Despite taking the lead in both of their opening league matches, the Cherries have been unable to close either game out. Manchester City scored twice late to win 2-1, while Everton rescued a point with Tarkowski’s stoppage-time equaliser.

Bournemouth have had the better of this fixture

Recent history gives Bournemouth reason for confidence.

The Cherries have gone unbeaten in Newcastle’s last eight Premier League meetings with them, according to recent head-to-head records. The most recent league meeting at St James’ Park in April ended with a 2-1 Bournemouth victory, with Adrien Truffert scoring an 85th-minute winner.

That record makes this more than a straightforward home-favourite fixture. Newcastle have improved under Jaissle, but Bournemouth have repeatedly proved difficult for the Magpies.

Newcastle vs Bournemouth prediction

Pre-match models and bookmakers generally give Newcastle a narrow advantage, rather than expecting a comfortable home victory.

TNT Sports’ pre-match prediction is Newcastle 2-1 Bournemouth, while another statistical model also gives Newcastle the most likely result at 2-1.

Newcastle’s home advantage, Elanga’s early-season form and the momentum from the Tottenham victory make them the logical pick. Bournemouth’s recent record against Newcastle, however, makes a close contest more plausible than a one-sided game.

Reportiva prediction: Newcastle United 2-1 Bournemouth.

Kick-off and where to follow the match

The Premier League fixture is scheduled for Saturday, September 5, at 12:30 pm BST, equivalent to 5 pm IST. The game is being played at St James’ Park in Newcastle. The Premier League’s official fixture list confirms the match and its scheduled broadcast selection.

For readers in India, the match is therefore an early-evening fixture. Live score and match-status information will change once the game begins.

The key question before kick-off is whether Newcastle can turn their promising opening to the season into another victory, or whether Bournemouth’s long unbeaten league run against the Magpies will continue.

This story may be updated as new information becomes available.