Newcastle is coming into this match playing in much better form in their recent matches. They have won 3 of their last 4 matches with no losses in that span as well as winning 4 of their last 6 matches. Their attack has been very good in these matches as well as they have scored at least 2 goals in each of their last 6 straight as well as scoring at least 3 goals in each of their last 3 matches. Their defense has not been great in that span as they have been conceding a lot of goals, but they do have some great defenders that will be eager to have a much better performance at home. They were not playing well through the winter as they were collecting a lot of injuries while playing a more condensed schedule but they have been much better in their recent matches as the schedule has lightened up and their squad is also getting healthier. They are going up against a Bournemouth side that was in great form throughout the winter but now they have not been as good in their recent matches with only 1 win in their last 5 straight. They are also coming off of a 3-1 loss to Fulham in their last match and they do not have the talent that this Newcastle side has. Newcastle has been a dominant team at home over the last 2 seasons and they have been playing much better in recent matches while Bournemouth has been trending in the opposite direction. Newcastle will win this match at home and collect all 3 points here.
England Premier League: Newcastle ML, Rot. 200118