Newcastle United fans are facing one of the longest journeys in English football as they trek down South to face Eddie Howe’s resurgent Bournemouth with both teams in pursuit of crucial points in their respective fights to pull away from the drop zone.
English Premier League – Bournemouth vs Newcastle United – Vitality Stadium – Saturday 24th February 2018 – Kick-off: 15.00 GMT
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Draw
Best Odd of: 12/5 at Betfred |
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Bournemouth
The Cherries had been in fine form in the Premier League and were unbeaten in their previous 7 league matches before their 4-1 chastening at Huddersfield last time out. That is the only blotch on their copy book in the Premier League in 2018 as Eddie Howe’s men sit 10th in the table with 31 points and Premier League safety looks a very achievable goal currently. Callum Wilson tops the scoring charts for the Cherries with 8 goals so far this campaign and has been mooted as a potential future England striker.
Newcastle United
The Toon have lacked consistency all season and as a result find themselves only 2 points above the relegation zone but look to be buoyed by their famous 1-0 victory over Manchester United last time out. 28 points from 27 games isn’t the return Rafa Benitez would have hoped for at the start of the season but Premier League safety has become the absolute priority for Newcastle currently. Goals have been very hard to come by for the Magpies all season and Joselu is their top scorer with just 4 this term.
Bournemouth vs Newcastle Head to Head
Bournemouth edge the head to head between the teams with 5 wins in comparison to Newcastle’s 3 whilst there has only been an additional 1 draw between the sides. Bournemouth pinched the points at St James’s Park earlier in the season thanks to a last minute Steve Cook strike to win 1-0 back in November.
Bournemouth vs Newcastle Odds and Predictions
Newcastle are famed for their defensive approach under Rafa Benitez but this one could be an open game.
Both teams to score – YES – looks a strong bet at 4/5 with William Hill.
Callum Wilson has had a good season for Bournemouth – particularly in front of his home fans.
Callum Wilson to score anytime looks a shrewd move at 10/7 with Uni Bet.
Both sides have struggled for consistency this season and picking a winner is a tricky conundrum.
The match to finish as a draw looks a very good value bet at 12/5 with Betfred.
This could be a cagey game between two teams in need of points in order to stay in the league.
Under 2.5 goals in the game looks a sensible punt at 4/5 with Coral.
Score Prediction
Bournemouth 1 – 1 Newcastle United – 6/1 with Bet Victor.
Top Bournemouth vs Newcastle Betting Tip
Both sides need the points in order to further pull away from the relegation picture and they will both be keen to not be beaten. The match to finish as a draw and both teams to score is an excellent bet at 10/3 with Paddy Power.