Two sides hoping to force their way into the European football picture next season face off, as Aston Villa take on Newcastle United.
Villa have been punching above their weight all season, sitting pretty up in the top 4 and how Unai Emery would love to see his side put in a statement performance here.
Newcastle United by contrast have struggled a bit this season, with many EPL betting apps
writing them off in relation to replicating their top 4 finish from last season, but they remain a capable side, who will be bang up for this one.
Aston Villa vs Newcastle United Best Odds
Villa Park will be rocking for this huge clash, between two sides with strong hopes for the season ahead.
| Aston Villa – 1/1 (+100) | Draw – 3/1 (+300) | Newcastle United – 11/4 (+275) |
| Over – 8/15 (-188) | 2.5 Goals | Under – 6/4 (+150) |
| Yes – 8/15 (-188) | BTTS | No – 13/8 (+163) |
Aston Villa vs Newcastle United Analysis
Both sides will be desperate for points and with some of the best attacking players in the league on display, this should be a very watchable game for many punters and EPL betting sites.
Aston Villa
The halfway point of the 2023/24 Premier League season has passed and despite plenty of naysayers writing them off, Aston Villa remain firmly in the Premier League title hunt. Chasing down the likes of Liverpool and Manchester City will be a tall order for Villa, but they have been in sublime form this season and they look to be full of confidence, particularly at Villa Park.
Team news: A couple of injuries have hampered Aston Villa’s progress in recent weeks, with the likes of Lucas Digne, Jacob Ramsey, Pau Torres and Jhon Duran all expected to miss out here.
Aston Villa Predicted Lineup:
Emiliano Martinez, Ezri Konsa, Diego Carlos, Matty Cash, Alex Moreno, John McGinn, Douglas Luiz, Boubacar Kamara, Leon Bailey, Moussa Diaby & Ollie Watkins.
Newcastle United
A confidence boosting FA Cup win at Fulham should give Newcastle a very fresh look here, after plenty of poor performances left punters and many Premier League betting sites lining up to knock down Eddie Howe’s men. Problems have been mounting in the Premier League for the Magpies though and they will have to dig deep here and during the second half of the season to break into the top 6.
Team news: Newcastle are battling a huge injury list with Nick Pope, Joelinton, Callum Wilson, Harvey Barnes, Joe Willock, and Sandro Tonali all missing this one.
Newcastle United Predicted Lineup:
Martin Dubravka, Fabian Schar, Sven Botman, Kieran Trippier, Dan Burn, Lewis Miley, Bruno Guimares, Miguel Almiron, Anthony Gordon, Aleksandar Isak & Sean Longstaff.
Aston Villa vs Newcastle United Stats and Trends
- Aston Villa and Newcastle United have shared the spoils over the last 5 games, with two wins for Villa and three for Toon.
- Aston Villa have not lost at home to Newcastle United since 2013.
- Newcastle United beat Aston Villa 5-1 at St James’s Park in the first game of the season.
- Villa are unbeaten at home in the Premier League this season.
Aston Villa vs Newcastle United Prediction
This should be an absolute whopper of a fixture, between two of the most exciting and to an extent, unpredictable sides in the Premier League this season.
Aston Villa have been in sublime form under Unai Emery this season, with their record at Villa Park having been particularly impressive and they will fancy their chances heading into this one.
Newcastle meanwhile have suffered with plenty of key players out through injury this season but they seem to be finding a modicum of form and they will play with freedom here.
Prediction: Aston Villa to win the match – 1/1 (+100) – Rhino Bet.
Aston Villa vs Newcastle United – The Ultimate Bet
Aston Villa to win and BTTS – 9/4 (+225) – Fitzdares
Both Aston Villa and Newcastle United have provided plenty of drama throughout this Premier League season and as the two clash again at Villa Park, it should be a fascinating encounter.
Having lost to Newcastle 5-1 on the first day of the season, Aston Villa will be reeling here and they could be ready to put Eddie Howe’s struggling side to the sword.
