Newcastle vs Bournemouth prediction 10.01.2026 | FA Cup

Newcastle enter this FA Cup tie with positive momentum and a strong recent run of results. Eddie Howe’s men will be notably buoyed after a thrilling 4-3 injury-time Premier League victory over Leeds on Wednesday, a result that leaves them just two points adrift of the Champions League places.

In their last six competitive matches, the Magpies have recorded four wins, one draw and one defeat across Premier League and cup competitions, highlighting some inconsistency but also a consistent scoring threat. Overall, Newcastle have gathered momentum at an important moment ahead of their FA Cup campaign, having won three successive league matches and, most importantly, recorded back-to-back home victories at St James’ Park.

Defensively, Newcastle have conceded in the majority of recent games, and centre-back Fabian Schär suffered an ankle injury against Leeds, which could affect selection depending on his fitness. Bournemouth have historically scored in many of their meetings with Newcastle, suggesting that defensive solidity will be a key focus for Howe’s side.

Bournemouth’s recent form has been mixed, with only sporadic victories in Premier League action. However, their most recent league win was a dramatic one: Antoine Semenyo, in what proved to be his final appearance for the Cherries, secured all three points with a last-gasp injury-time winner against Tottenham, bringing an end to their 11-game winless run in the Premier League.

Despite that prolonged winless spell prior to Wednesday night’s late victory over Spurs, Bournemouth collected five draws and remained reasonably competitive in the majority of their matches. They possess sufficient attacking quality to score on a regular basis - averaging 1.6 goals per Premier League game - but have also been fragile defensively, failing to keep a clean sheet in six successive league outings.

Bournemouth’s squad stability is now in question, however. Winger Antoine Semenyo is set to depart in the January transfer window, while forward Justin Kluivert is scheduled to undergo knee surgery, potentially limiting their attacking options for this FA Cup tie. These absences could reduce Bournemouth’s goal threat and necessitate tactical adjustments.