After a huge 6-1 loss to Manchester City on the weekend, Bournemouth will be looking to overcome their woeful form and pull themselves out of their relegation zone. Newcastle, despite beating in-form Arsenal on the weekend, suffered a 2-0 defeat to Dortmund this week in the Champions League, so will also be eager to take home the points when they head to the Vitality Stadium this weekend. But which of these teams is more likely to walk away with the spoils?
According to BetVictor, at the time of writing, have the latest Bournemouth vs Newcastle odds as heavily favouring the Magpies. Newcastle United odds have them at 4/6* to win in 90 minutes, with a £10 bet paying out £16.67, whilst the Bournemouth FC odds have them at 19/5*, meaning the same £10 wager would return £48. While fans and bookies alike have every reason to back Newcastle considering their recent run of form in the Premier League, Andoni Iraolo’s tenure at Bournemouth is under heavy scrutiny, so he will likely be doing everything he can to ensure the bookies predictions don’t come true. However, the most pressing issue for both managers, will be their growing list of injury concerns.
For Bournemouth, Tyler Adams, Neto, Ryan Fredericks, Alex Scott, Emiliano Marcondes and Darren Randolph are all likely absentees. Newcastle also have an extensive list, with Callum Wilson a doubt and Bruno G suspended for the game. The full list includes Matt Targett, Alexander Isak, Dan Burn, Steve Botman, Jacob Murphy, Javier Manquillo, Elliot Anderson, Harvey Barnes, and of course the newly banned summer signing, Sandro Tonali. With 17 names on the sidelines across both the Cherries and the Magpies, this game could be a surprising one, no matter who the fans expect to win.
For now, Saturday’s late kick-off at 17:30 looks to be nothing short of a showstopper, with both teams fighting to overcome injuries and take home the full three points, either to bolster their title challenge or to get away from the ongoing relegation battle. Magpies boss, Eddie Howe, is sure to be respectful, having managed AFC Bournemouth on two separate occasions, including an extended period of 2012-2020.
BetVictor Prediction: With so many injuries afflicting both sides, the game might be slower than expected, but expect Newcastle to walk away with the points when these two teams meet at the Vitality stadium. If Bournemouth lose, keep an eye on the next manager odds too, as Andoni Iraola is skating thin ice having only been appointed as managed this summer.
*All odds are correct at time of writing but are subject to change
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