Aston Villa will be looking to bounce back this weekend, after being eliminated from the Champions League at the quarter-final stage, but face a tricky home game against in-form Newcastle.
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Aston Villa vs Newcastle prediction: Possible stalemate on the cards?
Key Stats
- Three of Newcastle's five draws this season have arrived away from home.
- Newcastle have only lost one of their last six league meetings with Aston Villa.
- Both teams have scored in 81% of Aston Villa's home games.
- 56% of Newcastle's away games have ended with both teams scoring.
Correct score prediction: Aston Villa 2-2 Newcastle
With both of these teams playing in midweek and Aston Villa scoring an average of 1.69 goals per home game and Newcastle scoring an average of 1.63 goals on their travels, we're backing Saturday's evening kick-off between these two clubs to end in a 2-2 draw.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Aston Villa the bookmaker's choice
- HOME: 7/5 (2.40) – 41.7%
- DRAW: 11/4 (3.75) – 26.7%
- AWAY: 2/1 (3.00) – 33.3%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Aston Villa are the expected winner of this game with a probability of 41.7% but we are predicting a close and competitive 90 minutes between the two clubs.
You can find all our predictions for today's games on our football betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: The Magpies lead
Newcastle have won four and lost one of their last five competitive games against Aston Villa, running out 3-0 winners when the pair locked horns at St. James' Park in December.
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Aston Villa preview: Eased past the Saints
Last weekend, Aston Villa made the long trip down to the south coast to face already-relegated Southampton.
Despite dominating the game, Villa missed a penalty in the 69th minute and didn't take the lead until the 73rd minute when substitute Ollie Watkins finished expertly. Another sub, Donyell Malen, made it 2-0 six minutes later and after Marco Asensio missed his second penalty of the game in stoppage time, John McGinn was on hand to fire home the rebound and make the final scoreline 3-0.
Unai Emery has no fresh injury concerns or suspended players ahead of this weekend's clash with Newcastle.
Predicted lineup: Martínez (GK), Mings, Konsa, Cash, Digne, Tielemans, Ramsey, McGinn, Asensio, Watkins & Rogers
England Premier League 10/05/25
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Bournemouth
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Fulham
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Crystal Palace
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Man City
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Newcastle preview: Put five past the Eagles
The Magpies played host to Crystal Palace on Wednesday night and dominated the Eagles from start to finish.
Eddie Howe's men scored four times in the first half through Jacob Murphy, Harvey Barnes, Fabian Schar and an own goal from Marc Guehi. Alexander Isak scored the only goal of the second 45 to wrap up an excellent 5-0 victory for Newcastle.
Lewis Hall, Jamaal Lascelles and Sven Botman have all been ruled out of the trip to Villa Park due to injury.
Predicted lineup: Pope (GK), Trippier, Schar, Burn, Livramento, Murphy, Guimaraes, Barnes, Tonali, Joelinton & Isak
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Chelsea
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Brighton
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Ipswich
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Player to watch: Harvey Barnes
Harvey Barnes has played a key role for Newcastle this season, coming in and out of the starting lineup when called upon.
The former Leicester City winger has scored nine times in the Premier League this season, making him the Magpies' second-top scorer behind Alexander Isak.
The Newcastle winger has four goals in his last three matches
Barnes has scored in each of his last three Premier League games, including a brace against Manchester United, and we're backing him to impress once again on Saturday.