Newcastle United vs AFC Bournemouth Prediction, Odds and Picks for Today, 04/18/26

Andoni Iraola announced he will step down as Bournemouth boss earlier this week, and his first game since he confirmed his future plans is a trip to Newcastle on Saturday. There are also question marks surrounding the future of Newcastle manager Eddie Howe, who potentially needs a strong finish to the season if he is to remain in charge. 7th place will be enough for European qualification this season and 8th may also work out, so both of these teams are still very much in the hunt for qualification. Newcastle are down in 14th but they’re only 5 points adrift of Brentford in 7th and the Cherries are 3 points better off in 11th place.

Newcastle may not be able to end their losing streak with a win but they can take at least a share of the spoils and a draw has a chance. There was a hint of fortune about Bournemouth’s win at Arsenal last time out, and they are the division’s draw specialists with 15 of their 32 games finishing level, including 7 of their 16 trips. Howe’s side have lost 6 of their last 10 home games but they have had a tough run of games. These sides have already drawn twice this season, and they could make it a hat-trick of stalemates with a repeat of their 2-2 FA Cup draw, which Newcastle won on penalties.

Newcastle vs Bournemouth prediction: Tie (+280) available at time of publishing. Playable to +260.

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