Newcastle welcome Bournemouth to St James' Park on 18 April 2026, with kickoff scheduled for . The fixture forms part of the ongoing England Premier League schedule and brings together two sides looking to deliver a strong performance.
Newcastle favour an offensive setup focused on creating chances.
Bournemouth aim for structural stability in their setup.
Newcastle have shown strong momentum, remaining difficult to beat in recent weeks. They remain reliable and consistent in recent games.
In contrast, Bournemouth are currently going through a difficult run of form. This could start to affect confidence within the squad.
Bournemouth's strongest performances have come in away fixtures.
Newcastle have clear defensive issues, conceding goals regularly. Defensive frailties could be costly.
In contrast, Bournemouth have shown good defensive stability, keeping several clean sheets recently. The back line has been performing reliably.
Bournemouth's defensive record is consistent both home and away.
Newcastle's matches have been highly entertaining, with goals flowing freely. Their matches rarely disappoint in terms of excitement.
In contrast, Bournemouth's matches have generally been low-scoring affairs. They often prioritise defensive structure.
There is little change in goal frequency across venues for Bournemouth.
Newcastle have consistently managed to find the net in recent matches. Opponents are under constant pressure when facing their attack.
In contrast, Bournemouth's attacking form has been inconsistent, with some matches ending without a goal. They will need more consistency in the final third.
Bournemouth attacking output remains fairly steady regardless of location.
