Aston Villa vs Newcastle predictions
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Draw

Aston Villa have played out nine draws this season, seven of which have arrived at Villa Park.

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.

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.

England Premier League 26/12/24

Newcastle

Newcastle

3
Aston Villa

Aston Villa

0

England Premier League 30/01/24

Aston Villa

Aston Villa

1
Newcastle

Newcastle

3

England Premier League 12/08/23

Newcastle

Newcastle

5
Aston Villa

Aston Villa

1

Elite Club Friendlies 24/07/23

Newcastle

Newcastle

3
Aston Villa

Aston Villa

3

England Premier League 15/04/23

Aston Villa

Aston Villa

3
Newcastle

Newcastle

0

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

W

Bournemouth

Bournemouth

0

Aston Villa

Aston Villa

1

England Premier League 03/05/25

W

Fulham

Fulham

0

Aston Villa

Aston Villa

1

England FA Cup 26/04/25

L

Crystal Palace

Crystal Palace

3

Aston Villa

Aston Villa

0

England Premier League 22/04/25

L

Man City

Man City

2

Aston Villa

Aston Villa

1

England Premier League 19/04/25

W

Newcastle

Newcastle

1

Aston Villa

Aston Villa

4

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 

England Premier League 11/05/25

W

Chelsea

Chelsea

0

Newcastle

Newcastle

2

England Premier League 04/05/25

D

Brighton

Brighton

1

Newcastle

Newcastle

1

England Premier League 26/04/25

W

Ipswich

Ipswich

0

Newcastle

Newcastle

3

England Premier League 19/04/25

L

Aston Villa

Aston Villa

4

Newcastle

Newcastle

1

England Premier League 16/04/25

W

Crystal Palace

Crystal Palace

0

Newcastle

Newcastle

5

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.

Harvey Barnes player to watch
Harvey Barnes came off the bench to help earn Newcastle a draw – Photo by Imago

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.

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