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Bournemouth 0-0 Newcastle – Result & Analysis

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Premier League · Regular Season - 5

Kick-off

Sun 21 Sep 2025

14:00

Venue

Vitality Stadium

Competition

Premier League

England

Status

FT
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Poisson rates Bournemouth at 42% — the H2H record provides partial corroboration, though signals are mixed in this Bournemouth vs Newcastle encounter.

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Analysis & Preview

A Premier League encounter, Regular Season - 5 sees Newcastle travel to Vitality Stadium to take on Bournemouth. The game is scheduled for Sunday 21 September 2025, 14:00 UTC.

Recent Form

Across all Premier League games this season, Bournemouth have gone 5W 2D 3L from 10 outings — a 1.70 PPG return. Last five: W L W W W. They are averaging 1.20 goals per game and conceding 1.10 — a modest attacking output that tempers optimism on the Over 2.5 market. 4 clean sheets in 10 games (40%) reflects a solid defensive base. Bournemouth have played only a handful of Premier League games so far this season, so this record also draws on matches from last season.

In front of their own supporters this season, Bournemouth have posted 4W 1D 5L at Vitality Stadium — 1.30 PPG. At home they are averaging 0.90 goals scored and 1.00 conceded per game.

Newcastle — All Games: 3W 3D 4L from 10 Premier League fixtures this season — 1.20 PPG. Last five: L D L D W. Their scoring rate of 1.00 per game is modest, conceding 1.00 — not a side to back heavily on the Over 2.5 from their form alone. 5 clean sheets from 10 games (50%) is an exceptional defensive record — they are keeping clean sheets more often than not. Both teams have scored in just 30% of their games, reflecting a regular tendency to keep or record clean sheets. Newcastle have played only a handful of Premier League games so far this season, so this record also draws on matches from last season.

On the road, Newcastle have gone 3W 3D 4L from 10 away fixtures this term (1.20 PPG). Away from home they average 0.90 goals scored and 1.30 conceded per game. 4 clean sheets from 10 away games (40%) shows they are capable of shutting up shop on the road. Away from home, both teams have scored in only 30% of games — a low rate that backs BTTS No when they travel.

Bournemouth are in the better shape of the two on current Premier League data — 0.50 PPG ahead (1.70 vs 1.20). That form margin is the baseline of a sensible selection even before other signals are layered in.

H2H Record

There is little to separate the sides historically. From 6 previous meetings, Bournemouth have won 2, Newcastle 0, with 4 draws — a balanced ledger that offers no obvious directional steer on its own.

The 6 previous encounters between these sides have been high-scoring affairs — 2.8 goals per contest on average. Historical precedent backs the Over 2.5 goals market. The most recent clash, on 18 Jan 2025, ended 4–1 with Bournemouth winning.

With the win record balanced, the strongest H2H-derived signal is in the goals market. At 2.8 goals per game historically, Over 2.5 is the cleaner angle to extract from the head-to-head data.

In-Play Data

Bournemouth trading profile (42 games, 21 at home): they score before half-time in 100% of fixtures in home games; they lead at the break 75% of the time; BTTS occurs in 43% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 33% of games (home games).

Newcastle trading profile (42 games, 21 at away): they score before half-time in 0% of fixtures in away games; BTTS occurs in 52% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 52% of games (away games).

BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — Bournemouth 60% versus Newcastle 48%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Bournemouth 55% | Newcastle 57%).

Poisson Model

The Poisson distribution model projects Bournemouth 1.08 xG and Newcastle 0.80 xG. These expected goals figures are the primary input: they feed a goal-probability matrix across all scoreline combinations to derive the result and market probabilities below. Underlying strength ratings: Bournemouth attack 0.976 / defence 0.847 | Newcastle attack 0.798 / defence 0.793. League average goals — home 1.393 / away 1.178. Newcastle's defence strength of 0.793 is below average — they are conceding at a rate that inflates the home xG figure. Data: 42 Bournemouth games / 42 Newcastle games used (CurrentSeason).

Result probabilities: Bournemouth 42% | Draw 32% | Newcastle 27%. Fair-value odds: Bournemouth 2.38 | Draw 3.12 | Newcastle 3.70. This is a low-confidence result — no outcome exceeds 45%. The draw at 32% is a primary outcome, not an afterthought.

Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 29% | BTTS probability 36% | Total xG 1.87. Under 2.5 is the strongly backed market at 71% probability — total xG of 1.87 sits well below the 2.5 threshold. The model is projecting a tight, low-scoring match based on both sides' defensive quality. BTTS probability of 36% is moderate — neither team is projected to score with enough certainty to make Yes a clear standalone call.

Analysis Verdict

On the Poisson output, Bournemouth are the pick at 42% — marginal model lean. Current-season form corroborates the Poisson lean — partial multi-source support. With a 32% draw probability, Draw No Bet on Bournemouth offers a more defensible entry point than the straight win.

The Poisson model projects 1.87 xG in total — Under 2.5 at 29% — marginal — conflicting signals confidence, supported by form averaging 2.0 goals per game — though H2H averaging only 2.8 goals per meeting points in the other direction.

On the BTTS market, Poisson puts 36% on No. Form rates corroborate: Bournemouth 40% | Newcastle 30% BTTS from recent games.

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💡 Key Insights

H2H The H2H record is evenly balanced (2W–4D–0W), with no clear historical advantage.
H2H H2H history and Poisson model both point to Bournemouth — H2H win rate 33% vs Poisson 42%.
Goals H2H suggests 2.83 goals/game but Poisson xG is only 1.87 — current-season defences are outperforming historical norms.
BTTS H2H BTTS history (83%) is contradicted by Poisson (36%) — recent defensive form has changed the dynamic.
Form Bournemouth lead on PPG: 1.70 vs 1.20 — stronger form across the last 10 games.
Goals Form averages (~1.5 goals/game) and Poisson xG (1.87) both support Under 2.5 goals (71% probability).
Form Form and Poisson model both favour Bournemouth — Bournemouth at 42% win probability.
Prediction Poisson model shows elevated draw probability at 32% — tight contest expected.
Goals Poisson Over 2.5 probability is only 29% — the model points to an Under 2.5 outcome.

🏟️ Match Context

• Fixture: Bournemouth vs Newcastle | Competition: Premier League, Regular Season - 5 | Venue: Vitality Stadium • Kick-off: Sunday 21 Sep 2025, 14:00 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing

📊 Statistical Prediction

• Poisson result probabilities: Bournemouth 42% | Draw 32% | Newcastle 27% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 29% | BTTS 36% | xG Bournemouth 1.08 / Newcastle 0.80 • Poisson strength factors: Bournemouth attack 0.976 / def 0.847 | Newcastle attack 0.798 / def 0.793 | league avg home 1.393 / away 1.178 • Poisson stance: Bournemouth (42%) — low confidence — close contest

🧮 Prediction Model

1.08

Bournemouth xG

Expected Goals

0.80

Newcastle xG

42%
32%
27%
Bournemouth Draw Newcastle

36%

BTTS

56%

Over 1.5

29%

Over 2.5

12%

Over 3.5

Full score-by-score matrix & model internals in the "Full Poisson Detail" section below ↓

⚠️ This analysis is generated algorithmically from statistical data and is intended for informational purposes only. It does not constitute betting advice. Please gamble responsibly.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What time does Bournemouth vs Newcastle kick off?

Bournemouth vs Newcastle kicked off at 14:00 on Sunday 21 September 2025 at Vitality Stadium.

What was the final score in Bournemouth vs Newcastle?

Bournemouth 0 - 0 Newcastle.

Where is Bournemouth vs Newcastle being played?

The match is being played at Vitality Stadium.

What competition is Bournemouth vs Newcastle part of?

Bournemouth vs Newcastle is a Regular Season - 5 fixture in the Premier League (England).

Who is favourite to win Bournemouth vs Newcastle?

Our statistical model gives Bournemouth a 42% chance of winning, Newcastle a 27% chance, and a 32% chance of a draw — making Bournemouth the favourite.

Will both teams score in Bournemouth vs Newcastle?

Our model estimates a 36% probability that both Bournemouth and Newcastle will score (BTTS).

Will Bournemouth vs Newcastle have over 2.5 goals?

Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 29%.

What is the head-to-head record between Bournemouth and Newcastle?

Record (6 meetings): Bournemouth 2W | Draws 4 | Newcastle 0W.

What form are Bournemouth and Newcastle in?

Bournemouth (all comps): 5W-2D-3L in 10 | 1.70 PPG | GF 1.20 / GA 1.10 | L5 W-L-W-W-W. Newcastle (all comps): 3W-3D-4L in 10 | 1.20 PPG | GF 1.00 / GA 1.00 | L5 L-D-L-D-W.

🧮 Model Insight

How the Model Works This Match

Working from Bournemouth's attack rating (0.98) and Newcastle's defence rating (0.79), the model arrives at 1.08 expected goals for the home side. The same calculation in reverse, Newcastle's attack versus Bournemouth's defence, projects 0.80 expected goals for the visitors.

These ratings are built from 42/42 games of current-season data — a full enough sample to trust.

The Exact-Score Picture

Run the expected-goals figures through the full scoreline distribution and 0-0 emerges as the single most likely result, at 17.1%. Close behind: 1-1 (14.9%), 1-0 (14.8%). Those top three scorelines alone account for 47% of the model's total probability mass — a relatively concentrated, predictable distribution for this fixture.

Most Likely Outcome

Bournemouth Win

42%

Bournemouth

2.40

32%

Draw

3.16

27%

Newcastle

3.76

Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines

1 – 0

16.5%

Home win

Most likely

0 – 0

15.4%

Draw

1 – 1

13.2%

Draw

Expected Goals & Win Odds

1.08

Bournemouth xG

Total xG

1.87

0.80

Newcastle xG

42%
32%
27%
BournemouthDrawNewcastle

2.40

42%

Home win

3.16

32%

Draw

3.76

27%

Away win

Goals Markets

56%

Over 1.5

1.79

44%

Under 1.5

2.27

29%

Over 2.5

3.45

71%

Under 2.5

1.41

12%

Over 3.5

8.33

88%

Under 3.5

1.14

4%

Over 4.5

25.00

96%

Under 4.5

1.04

Match Markets

Both Teams to Score

36%

BTTS Yes

2.76

64%

BTTS No

1.57

Clean Sheet

45%

Bournemouth

2.22

34%

Newcastle

2.94

Win to Nil

19%

Bournemouth

5.31

9%

Newcastle

11.04

Score Probability Matrix (%)

H \ A 0 1 2 3 4 5
0 15.4 12.2 4.9 1.3 0.3
1 16.5 13.2 5.2 1.4 0.3
2 8.9 7.1 2.8 0.7 0.1
3 3.2 2.6 1.0 0.3 0.1
4 0.9 0.7 0.3 0.1
5 0.2 0.1 0.1

Green = home win Β· Grey = draw Β· Amber = away win Β· Outlined cell = most likely score

Model Internals
λ Home (xG) 1.078
λ Away (xG) 0.796
Total xG 1.874
League avg home goals 1.393
League avg away goals 1.178
Bournemouth attack strength 0.976
Bournemouth defence strength 0.847
Newcastle attack strength 0.798
Newcastle defence strength 0.793
Data phase CurrentSeason
Games used (H/A) 42 / 42

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most likely scoreline for Bournemouth vs Newcastle?

Our Poisson model rates 0-0 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 17.1%.

How many goals are Bournemouth and Newcastle expected to score?

The model projects 1.08 expected goals for Bournemouth and 0.80 for Newcastle, a combined total of 1.87.

How confident is the prediction model for Bournemouth vs Newcastle?

Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 42%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.

📈 Form Insight

Form at a Glance

Bournemouth's recent record stands at 18W 11D 13L from 42 games, a 1.55 PPG return, with W-L-W-W-W in the last five. It's still early in the season for Bournemouth, so this record blends in a handful of games from last season too.

Newcastle, meanwhile, have gone 21W 8D 13L across 42 games — 1.69 PPG, with L-D-L-D-W in their last five. It's still early in the season for Newcastle, so this record blends in a handful of games from last season too.

Form-wise this is close to level: Bournemouth on 1.55 PPG, Newcastle on 1.69. Other factors will likely decide this one more than recent results.

Venue Form

At home specifically, Bournemouth have managed 10W 4D 7L from 21 games — 1.62 PPG in front of their own supporters.

Newcastle's away record stands at 8W 6D 7L across 21 trips, a 1.43 PPG haul.

Goals in Recent Form

Bournemouth are averaging 1.52 goals scored and 1.21 conceded per game recently; Newcastle are on 1.69 scored and 1.19 conceded.

Defensively: Newcastle in 38% — worth knowing if you're weighing up clean-sheet or BTTS-No markets.

Last 42 Results — Premier League

Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)

Bournemouth

Bournemouth

Early Season
W L W W W
Newcastle

Newcastle

Early Season
L D L D W
42 Played 42
18/11/13 W / D / L 21/8/13
1.55 Points Per Game 1.69
1.52 Avg Goals Scored 1.69
1.21 Avg Goals Conceded 1.19
2.74 Avg Goals / Game 2.88
11 Clean Sheets 16
25 BTTS 20
23 Over 2.5 Games 24
Bournemouth

Bournemouth

W
H Brighton
2–1 HT 1–0
13 Sep
W
A Tottenham
1–0 HT 1–0
30 Aug
W
H Wolves
1–0 HT 1–0
23 Aug
L
A Liverpool
2–4 HT 0–1
15 Aug
W
H Leicester
2–0
25 May
L
A Manchester City
1–3
20 May
L
H Aston Villa
0–1
10 May
W
A Arsenal
2–1
03 May
D
H Manchester United
1–1
27 Apr
D
A Crystal Palace
0–0
19 Apr
W
H Fulham
1–0
14 Apr
D
A West Ham
2–2
05 Apr
L
H Ipswich
1–2
02 Apr
L
H Brentford
1–2
15 Mar
D
A Tottenham
2–2
09 Mar
L
A Brighton
1–2
25 Feb
L
H Wolves
0–1
22 Feb
W
A Southampton
3–1
15 Feb
L
H Liverpool
0–2
01 Feb
W
H Nottingham Forest
5–0
25 Jan
W
A Newcastle
4–1
18 Jan
D
A Chelsea
2–2
14 Jan
W
H Everton
1–0
04 Jan
D
A Fulham
2–2
29 Dec
D
H Crystal Palace
0–0
26 Dec
W
A Manchester United
3–0
22 Dec
D
H West Ham
1–1
16 Dec
W
A Ipswich
2–1
08 Dec
W
H Tottenham
1–0
05 Dec
W
A Wolves
4–2
30 Nov
L
H Brighton
1–2
23 Nov
L
A Brentford
2–3
09 Nov
W
H Manchester City
2–1
02 Nov
D
A Aston Villa
1–1
26 Oct
W
H Arsenal
2–0
19 Oct
L
A Leicester
0–1
05 Oct
W
H Southampton
3–1
30 Sep
L
A Liverpool
0–3
21 Sep
L
H Chelsea
0–1
14 Sep
W
A Everton
3–2
31 Aug
D
H Newcastle
1–1
25 Aug
D
A Nottingham Forest
1–1
17 Aug
Newcastle

Newcastle

W
H Wolves
1–0 HT 1–0
13 Sep
D
A Leeds
0–0 HT 0–0
30 Aug
L
H Liverpool
2–3 HT 0–1
25 Aug
D
A Aston Villa
0–0 HT 0–0
16 Aug
L
H Everton
0–1
25 May
L
A Arsenal
0–1
18 May
W
H Chelsea
2–0
11 May
D
A Brighton
1–1
04 May
W
H Ipswich
3–0
26 Apr
L
A Aston Villa
1–4
19 Apr
W
H Crystal Palace
5–0
16 Apr
W
H Manchester United
4–1
13 Apr
W
A Leicester
3–0
07 Apr
W
H Brentford
2–1
02 Apr
W
A West Ham
1–0
10 Mar
L
A Liverpool
0–2
26 Feb
W
H Nottingham Forest
4–3
23 Feb
L
A Manchester City
0–4
15 Feb
L
H Fulham
1–2
01 Feb
W
A Southampton
3–1
25 Jan
L
H Bournemouth
1–4
18 Jan
W
H Wolves
3–0
15 Jan
W
A Tottenham
2–1
04 Jan
W
A Manchester United
2–0
30 Dec
W
H Aston Villa
3–0
26 Dec
W
A Ipswich
4–0
21 Dec
W
H Leicester
4–0
14 Dec
L
A Brentford
2–4
07 Dec
D
H Liverpool
3–3
04 Dec
D
A Crystal Palace
1–1
30 Nov
L
H West Ham
0–2
25 Nov
W
A Nottingham Forest
3–1
10 Nov
W
H Arsenal
1–0
02 Nov
L
A Chelsea
1–2
27 Oct
L
H Brighton
0–1
19 Oct
D
A Everton
0–0
05 Oct
D
H Manchester City
1–1
28 Sep
L
A Fulham
1–3
21 Sep
W
A Wolves
2–1
15 Sep
W
H Tottenham
2–1
01 Sep
D
A Bournemouth
1–1
25 Aug
W
H Southampton
1–0
17 Aug

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What form are Bournemouth and Newcastle in coming into this match?

Bournemouth have gone 18W 11D 13L in their last 42 games (1.55 PPG), while Newcastle have gone 21W 8D 13L in their last 42 (1.69 PPG).

Which team has the better venue record — Bournemouth at home or Newcastle away?

Bournemouth's home record (1.62 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Bournemouth at home: 1.62 PPG; Newcastle away: 1.43 PPG.

Have Bournemouth or Newcastle been keeping clean sheets recently?

Bournemouth have kept a clean sheet in 26% of their recent games, Newcastle in 38%.

⚔️ Rivalry Insight

Fixture History

9 meetings separate these sides on the data we hold, the series stretching back to September 2022. Every recorded meeting has come in Premier League. The two were last together as recently as 5 September 2026, so this form is fresh in the memory.

Streaks & Records

The biggest gap between the sides came on 18 Jan 2025, when Bournemouth won 1-4 — the largest margin of victory on record between these two.

Bournemouth's record when hosting Newcastle specifically: 1W 3D 0L from 4 games — a narrower, venue-specific slice of the head-to-head picture.

Last 9 Meetings

Bournemouth

3

Bournemouth

6

Draws

Newcastle

0

Newcastle

Recent Meetings

Newcastle
2–2
05 Sep 26
Bournemouth
Newcastle
1–2
18 Apr 26
Bournemouth
Bournemouth
0–0
21 Sep 25
Newcastle
Newcastle
1–4
18 Jan 25
Bournemouth
Bournemouth
1–1
25 Aug 24
Newcastle
Newcastle
2–2
17 Feb 24
Bournemouth
Bournemouth
2–0
11 Nov 23
Newcastle
Bournemouth
1–1
11 Feb 23
Newcastle
Newcastle
1–1
17 Sep 22
Bournemouth

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is the head-to-head record between Bournemouth and Newcastle?

From 9 meetings on record, Bournemouth have won 3, Newcastle have won 0, and 6 have been drawn.

When did Bournemouth and Newcastle last play each other?

They last met on 5 September 2026, when Newcastle 2-2 Bournemouth.

Who has won more matches between Bournemouth and Newcastle?

Bournemouth have the better head-to-head record, with 3 wins from 9 meetings.

📈 Trading Insight

First-Half Patterns

Bournemouth are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 100% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 100% of the time.

Newcastle tend to start slowly — only 0% of their games have a goal by half-time.

Full-Time Trends

BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Bournemouth 43%, Newcastle 52% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.

Over 2.5 has been close to a coin-flip for both sides — 33% (Bournemouth) and 52% (Newcastle).

On the defensive side: Bournemouth keep a clean sheet in 38% of their matches; Newcastle in 33%; Newcastle in 29%.

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Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue  |  Venue = Bournemouth home games / Newcastle away games. HT metrics require half-time score data β€” shown as β€” where unavailable.

Bournemouth Bournemouth Early Season
Metric All
(42 games)
Venue
(21 games)
Half-Time Metrics
1+ Goal Before HT 4/4
(100%)
2/2
(100%)
2+ Goals Before HT 0/4
(0%)
0/2
(0%)
0-0 HT → 1+ Goal 2nd Half β€” β€”
0-0 HT → 2+ Goals 2nd Half β€” β€”
Winning at HT 3/4
(75%)
2/2
(100%)
Lost Lead (Win HT → No Win FT) 0/4
(0%)
0/2
(0%)
Came From Behind (Lose HT → Draw/Win FT) 0/4
(0%)
0/2
(0%)
Full-Time Metrics
BTTS 25/42
(59.5%)
9/21
(42.9%)
Over 2.5 Goals 23/42
(54.8%)
7/21
(33.3%)
Over 3.5 Goals 13/42
(31%)
2/21
(9.5%)
Clean Sheet 11/42
(26.2%)
8/21
(38.1%)
Failed to Score 8/42
(19%)
5/21
(23.8%)
Newcastle Newcastle Early Season
Metric All
(42 games)
Venue
(21 games)
Half-Time Metrics
1+ Goal Before HT 2/4
(50%)
0/2
(0%)
2+ Goals Before HT 0/4
(0%)
0/2
(0%)
0-0 HT → 1+ Goal 2nd Half 0/2
(0%)
0/2
(0%)
0-0 HT → 2+ Goals 2nd Half 0/2
(0%)
0/2
(0%)
Winning at HT 1/4
(25%)
0/2
(0%)
Lost Lead (Win HT → No Win FT) 0/4
(0%)
0/2
(0%)
Came From Behind (Lose HT → Draw/Win FT) 0/4
(0%)
0/2
(0%)
Full-Time Metrics
BTTS 20/42
(47.6%)
11/21
(52.4%)
Over 2.5 Goals 24/42
(57.1%)
11/21
(52.4%)
Over 3.5 Goals 14/42
(33.3%)
7/21
(33.3%)
Clean Sheet 16/42
(38.1%)
7/21
(33.3%)
Failed to Score 9/42
(21.4%)
6/21
(28.6%)

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Do both teams usually score when Bournemouth play Newcastle?

Not especially — both teams scoring has occurred in only 43% of Bournemouth's recent matches and 52% of Newcastle's, a rate that leans toward BTTS No.

Is Bournemouth vs Newcastle usually a high-scoring fixture?

Not particularly — Over 2.5 goals has come in for only 33% of Bournemouth's recent games and 52% of Newcastle's, pointing to a tighter contest.

Do Bournemouth and Newcastle tend to score early?

Bournemouth have had a goal before half-time in 100% of their recent matches, Newcastle in 0% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.

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Stalemate at Bournemouth's ground as both sides cancel each other out in a goalless draw.

📝 Match Report

How It Unfolded

Bournemouth and Newcastle finished level at 0-0 at Vitality Stadium, Regular Season - 5, in the Premier League. The remainder of the report sets that outcome against the pre-match model, the markets and the teams' data profiles.

The Model vs The Result

The Poisson model went into this projecting Bournemouth 1.08 xG and Newcastle 0.80 xG, a combined 1.87. The scoreboard read 0-0 for 0 actual goals. Bournemouth fell 1.1 short of their projected output. Those figures were built on strength ratings of Bournemouth attack 0.98 / defence 0.85 against Newcastle attack 0.80 / defence 0.79, drawn from 42/42 games (CurrentSeason).

On the result, the model split it Bournemouth 42% | Draw 32% | Newcastle 27%, with Bournemouth to win its most likely call at 42%. The actual draw had been the model's second-ranked read at 32%, so the result diverged from the top call without being a shock.

Goals & Markets

The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 29%. The game delivered 0, so it stayed under — in line with the projection. Over 1.5 had been 56% and missed. On both teams to score, the model sat at 36% and the match did not — another call in the model's favour. Historically the two sides average 56% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (Bournemouth 55%, Newcastle 57%), a base rate that pointed the other way from today's under. Their combined BTTS history runs at 54%, which did not match the one-sided outcome.

Trading Patterns vs Reality

Bournemouth's trading profile (42 games, 21 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 60% of their matches — today it did not.

Newcastle's trading profile (42 games, 21 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 48% of their matches — today it did not; they keep a clean sheet 38% of the time, and duly kept one.

Form vs Result

The form lines were close — Bournemouth 1.55 PPG, Newcastle 1.69 PPG — offering no strong steer, and the draw fit that even billing. Bournemouth (home/away splits) managed 0 against a 1.24 scoring average — below par going forward and conceded 0 against a 0.81 average — tighter than their form line. Newcastle (home/away splits) managed 0 against a 1.33 scoring average — below par going forward and conceded 0 against a 1.29 average — tighter than their form line.

Verdict

Grading the result against the stored data, 2 of 3 pre-match signals came in: result (miss), Over 2.5 (hit), BTTS (hit). Partial vindication: some calls landed, others slipped.

💡 Key Insights

Model Over/Under 2.5 landed as modelled — 29% Over 2.5 probability, 0 goals scored.
Model BTTS matched the model — 36% projected, both teams did not both score.
Trading Trading data bucked — 56% historical Over 2.5 rate, but the game stayed under.

⚠️ This match report is generated algorithmically from the final score, our prediction model, and each team's historical form and trading data. Analysis is for informational purposes only.