Newcastle United vs Bournemouth Lineup April 2026 – The match in matchweek 33 of the 2025/2026 Premier League between Newcastle United and Bournemouth presents many intriguing stories, not only about the competition on the pitch but also speculation behind the scenes.

The name Andoni Iraola has come into the spotlight, as this match could serve as a form of “audition” for his future, including the possibility of following in the footsteps of Eddie Howe.

The match is scheduled to take place at St. James’ Park on Friday, April 17, 2026 at 03:00 PM local time.

Bournemouth will play their first match after the announcement that Iraola will leave the club at the end of the season, and the possibility of a “second succession” similar to Eddie Howe is not impossible.

Before the match begins, here is the Mansion Sports prediction for the Newcastle United vs Bournemouth lineup in April 2026 below.

Team Conditions Ahead of the Match

Tottenham Hotspur

Iraola did not immediately replace Howe at Bournemouth, as there were previously Jason Tindall, Jonathan Woodgate, Scott Parker, and Gary O'Neil. However, the Spanish coach is now being linked again to follow Howe’s path, this time at Newcastle.

This situation becomes even more interesting as pressure is also being felt by Eddie Howe at Newcastle. The team’s inconsistent performance has caused his position to be questioned.

Newcastle dropped points again during their visit to Selhurst Park last weekend, where Jean-Philippe Mateta scored two goals in the final 10 minutes to give Crystal Palace a 2-1 victory. The defeat marked their third consecutive loss in all competitions.

In their last six Premier League matches, Newcastle has lost four times and is now stranded in 14th place in the standings. More concerning, they have already lost seven times after taking the lead this season, the highest number in the competition’s history.

Their home record has also not been very helpful, with six defeats at St. James’ Park this season, including four from their last five matches. Nevertheless, matches at Newcastle’s home remain entertaining as both teams have scored in their last seven matches in all competitions.

Bournemouth

Iraola’s golden period at Bournemouth may not have fully reached its peak, but the Spanish coach has already made a significant impact. He led the team to record their longest unbeaten run in the Premier League and even defeated Arsenal with an outstanding performance.

Now, with his decision to leave at the end of the season, many major clubs are reportedly interested, ranging from Newcastle, Manchester United, Liverpool, Athletic Bilbao, to Real Madrid.

Despite this, Iraola remains focused on Bournemouth. They recently secured a 2-1 victory over Arsenal, extending their unbeaten run in the league to 12 matches, including their last six away matches.

During that period, Bournemouth has conceded only three goals in 540 minutes of play. Although they are still in the lower half of the table, they are only three points behind Chelsea in sixth place.

Newcastle did defeat Bournemouth via a penalty shootout in the FA Cup in January, but in the Premier League, Newcastle has not won in their last seven meetings against Bournemouth. In fact, Bournemouth has always scored when playing at St. James’ Park.

Newcastle United vs Bournemouth Lineup April 2026

Newcastle United (4-3-3)

From a squad perspective, Newcastle must cope without Joelinton, who is serving a two-match suspension after receiving his 10th yellow card of the season.

He joins Emil Krafth and Fabian Schar, who are still injured. Meanwhile, Bruno Guimaraes is unlikely to be played as he is still in recovery, with the match against Arsenal targeted as his return.

Several players such as Jacob Ramsey, Joe Willock, or Nick Woltemade could fill the role left by Joelinton. In the attacking line, William Osula has the opportunity to be trusted again after performing quite well in the previous match.

Bournemouth (4-2-3-1)

On the Bournemouth side, the team condition is relatively more stable with no additional new injuries after the match against Arsenal. Julio Soler even has the opportunity to return after recovering from a thigh injury.

However, Lewis Cook has not fully recovered, while Justin Kluivert is still in the process of recovering from a knee injury.

Tyler Adams has returned to play as a substitute, but the duo of Ryan Christie and Alex Scott is likely to be retained following their solid performances, including the winning goal contribution in the previous match.

This match is not only about securing three points but is also filled with tactical narratives, pressure, and the future of the managers. Newcastle needs a victory to escape their negative trend, while Bournemouth aims to maintain their impressive momentum.

With contrasting conditions and a head-to-head record favoring the away team, this match has the potential to deliver surprises. It will be interesting to see whether Newcastle can recover at home or if Bournemouth will once again demonstrate their consistency.