Match preview

AFC Bournemouth (17th, 3 pts) host Newcastle United (9th, 8 pts) at Vitality Stadium on Saturday 13 March, kick-off 15:00.

AFC Bournemouth are in mixed form, having drawn 3 and lost 2 of their last five league games (scored 6, conceded 8). Newcastle United are in mixed form, having won 2, drawn 2 and lost 1 of their last five league games (scored 9, conceded 9).

The last league meeting, in September 2026, finished Newcastle United 2–2 AFC Bournemouth.

Varless AI expects around 1.8 goals for Bournemouth and 1.3 for Newcastle, making Bournemouth 48% to win, the draw 24% and Newcastle 28%. The numbers point to goals, with over 2.5 at 60%.