Newcastle vs AFC Bournemouth Predictions

• Newcastle have won their last two games.
• Anthony Elanga has scored in both Premier League appearances this season.

Cherries face rocky start

An injury time equaliser from James Tarkowski stopped Bournemouth from claiming their first win of the season at home to Everton last weekend, and that wait could be extended when they visit St James’ Park on Saturday.

The Cherries opened the season with a 2-1 defeat at Manchester City and, including last season, are now winless in four Premier League fixtures.

Confidence rising in the north east

Newcastle have undoubtedly ridden their luck so far, but a draw against Liverpool and a 2-0 win away at Spurs will have boosted confidence significantly for Matthias Jaissle’s side.

The summer has seen massive shifts at St James’ Park, with the loss of key figures such as Sandro Tonali, Bruno Guimaraes and Anthony Gordon paving the way for Nico Gonzalez, Bazoumana Toure and Matias Fernandez-Pardo.

How these additions will fare as the season goes on remains to be seen, but they should have enough to get the three points on Saturday.

Elanga backed to continue strong start

A repeat of Bournemouth’s 2-1 defeat at Manchester City could be on the cards, too. The Cherries have scored exactly once in both games so far and Newcastle have conceded four goals in three games.

Anthony Elanga could contribute to that scoreline after netting in both Premier League appearances this season. He has had four shots and three on target in these two games and, alongside Yoane Wissa, has been Newcastle’s main attacking threat.