Newcastle United vs Bournemouth Prediction, 4/18/2026 Soccer Pick, Tips and Odds

by Tony Sink - 4/17/2026

Game: Newcastle United vs Bournemouth

Date: Saturday, April 18, 2026

Location: St. James' Park in Tyne, England

TV: Peacock

St. James' Park in Tyne, England is where Bournemouth (10-15-7) will go up against Newcastle United (12-6-14) on Saturday. Newcastle United are priced at +220 and the Cherries are at -275. The over/under comes in at 3. The goalkeepers who are expected to start will be Aaron Ramsdale for Newcastle United and Dorde Petrovic for Bournemouth.

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Newcastle United has tallied 90 SVs and have a SV percentage of 64.4% for the year. Their differential on goals is currently at -2 with the help of 45 goals compiled as well as 47 goals surrendered. This season, the squad averages 1.31 points per match (42 pts) and are 12th in European soccer with 26 assists. The Magpies rank 7th for goals expected having 21.6, and the expected goals against sit at 20.5. Newcastle United has accounted for 57 yellow card warnings for the year in addition to 3 red cards. The Magpies have relinquished 47 goals while relinquishing 1.47 goals per 90 minutes, and the opposition have accounted for 132 SoT on them. They have amassed 8 clean sheets, which has them at a percentage of 25.0% for the season.

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Bournemouth has amassed 48 goals and the squad's xG for the season is 21.8. This club's goals against/90 minutes is currently at 1.53 in addition to 96 saves, and they have recorded 9 shut outs. Over the course of the season, AFC Bournemouth has a save % of 64.7% (139 SoT against), and also rank 11th in Big 5 soccer with 45 pts. Bournemouth is ranked 15th in relation to goals allowed with 49, and the team's goal difference is at -1. AFC Bournemouth has a clean sheet % of 28.1% this year as well as 74 yellow cards. The Cherries are sitting with an average of 1.4 pts per contest while amassing 28 assists and 1 red card.

The man defending the goal for Newcastle United is Aaron Ramsdale. Ramsdale has played for a total of 17,384 minutes and has 605 stops during his soccer career. Ramsdale (74-26-93 record in his career) has accounted for 42 shutouts, which leaves him with a 21.7%% clean sheet rate. The keeper hailing from England has had 894 shots tried against him in 193 starting assignments. His goals allowed per 90 minutes is 1.52 (293 goals surrendered) and he has a save % of 67.7%.

Dorde Petrovic will look after the net for Bournemouth. So far in his career, Petrovic has allowed 125 goals while tallying 279 stops in 85 starts. He has surrendered 1.47 goals per 90 minutes while earning a record of 38-28-19. He has earned a save percentage of 70.8% and his clean sheet rate is currently 28.2%%. Petrovic has racked up 24 shutouts while defending 394 shots against him in 7,657 career minutes.

Anthony Gordon is one man who can help decide the match for Newcastle United. The forward from England has racked up 35 goals in 14,192 minutes played. Gordon has had a starting assignment in 161 matchups in his career and he accounts for 0.22 G/90. He has totaled 25 assists while earning 95 pts so far in his pro soccer career.

Bournemouth is being led onto the pitch by Evanilson, who is a thorn in the side of defenses. The forward who is from Brazil has played 12,897 minutes while scoring 65 goals. He currently averages 0.45 goals per 90 and has been a starter in 152 matches in his career. He has accumulated 146 pts thus far in his career and has helped a teammate on a goal 16 times.

Who will win tonight's soccer game against the spread?

Tony Sink's Pick: Take Bournemouth (+220)

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