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The xG Told a Different Story: Bournemouth 2-2 Newcastle

xG: Newcastle 0.0 - 0.0 Bournemouth. Bournemouth on the wrong side of finishing variance. Score: 2-2.

September 5, 2026

CURSD Match Report: Bournemouth 😀 Robbery (-42) | Newcastle πŸ€ Heist (+42)

Newcastle created 0.00 xG. Bournemouth created 0.00 xG. The scoreboard read 2-2. The data says Bournemouth deserved more from this match.

The Data

StatNewcastleBournemouth
xG0.000.00
Goals22
Shots (on target)8 (2)17 (5)
Shots inside box59
Possession57%43%
Corners43
GK saves40
Fouls1917
Cards (Y/R)2/03/0

Key Events

9' Goal - Marcus Tavernier (Bournemouth)

35' Goal - Malick Thiaw (OG) (Bournemouth)

37' Goal - Harvey Barnes (assist: Lewis Hall) (Newcastle)

88' Goal - Jacob Ramsey (Newcastle)

Verdict

- Newcastle created 0.00 xG, scored 2 - Bournemouth created 0.00 xG, scored 2 - Newcastle GK made 4 saves

CURSD Match Score: Bournemouth -42 (Robbery) | Newcastle +42 (Heist)

The xG share gap between process and outcome defines this match's luck signature. Bournemouth had a strong case for more.

Match Stats

NewcastleBournemouth
2Goals2
0.0xG0.0
8Shots17
57%Possession43%
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