Newcastle United host Bournemouth at St James’ Park in the Premier League this afternoon, with the Magpies looking to continue a magnificent run of form.
A run of six straight league wins has propelled the Magpies up into fourth, and with fifth spot potentially getting a place in the Champions League next season, Eddie Howe’s side are firmly in the fight with a three-point gap to sixth-placed Manchester City.
Meanwhile, the Cherries enter the match off the back of a respectable draw against Chelsea in midweek, and they remain firmly in the hunt for the Champions League places too.
With just four points separating these two sides, a win for either could be vital in the race to secure European football next season.
Here’s everything you need to know ahead of the match:
When is Newcastle vs Bournemouth?
Newcastle vs Bournemouth is due to kick off at 12.30pm GMT on Saturday, 18 January at St James’ Park.
How can I watch it?
Viewers in the United Kingdom can watch the match live on TNT Sports 1, with coverage on the channel from 11am GMT. Subscribers can stream via discovery+.
Line-ups
Newcastle XI: Dubravka; Livramento, Botman, Burn, Hall; Guimaraes, Tonali, Joelinton; Murphy, Isak, Gordon.
Bournemouth XI: Kepa; Adams, Zabarnyi, Huijsen, Kerkez; Cook; Brooks, Christie, Semenyo, Ouattara; Kluivert.
Odds
Newcastle win 8/13
Draw 16/5
Bournemouth win 4/1
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Prediction
With Bournemouth’s injury struggles and Newcastle’s brilliant recent form, it’ difficult to see anything other than a Magpies win here.
Newcastle 2-1 Bournemouth.
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