The English Premier League returns tonight with several matches, but the clash between Aston Villa and Newcastle United stole all the spotlight for tonight. Aston Villa are all set to welcome Newcastle United tonight at Villa Park.
Aston Villa made a dream start this season under Unai Emery and were at the top of the table in the middle of the season. However, they are no longer at the top, as Liverpool are now leading the point table. But the Villans are still in the title race, having the same points as Man City and Arsenal.
Newcastle United, on the other hand, are not in their peak form as they were in the previous season. The Magpies are on a four-game losing streak and sit in 10th place with 29 points. Newcastle United are more than desperate to get back on the winning track and will try everything to win the match when they play against Aston Villa tomorrow.
Stats & Facts
- Aston Villa have an excellent home record against Newcastle United in the Premier League. They have won their last four consecutive home meetings with the Magpies. Moreover, The Villans are unbeaten in their last six league matches against Newcastle United – keeping a clean sheet in each of those games.
- The last time Newcastle United defeated Aston Villa away from home was back in September 2013, when they beat the Villans by a 2-1 margin.
- Although Newcastle United have a bitter record at Villa Park, they have already defeated Newcastle United at St James’ Park in the opening weekend. Newcastle United humiliated Aston Villa in this match and secured a dominating victory at St James’ Park by a 5-1 margin.
- Aston Villa have won 16 of their last 17 home games in the Premier League this season. The only defeat came back in February against Arsenal.
- Newcastle United have lost their last four league games in a row. They conceded at least three goals in their last three defeats.
Team News
Aston Villa will miss several players due to injury, including Emi Buendia, Tyrone Mings, Pau Torres, and Jacob Ramsey. Bertrand Traore is also unavailable as he is on international duty in the AFCON Cup, but Lucas Digne has returned to training and could get some minutes against Newcastle United.
As for the Magpies, Callum Wilson has recovered from an injury, but he still needs time to get match fitness. Newcastle United will also miss the service of Joelinton, Sandro Tonali, Nick Pope, Elliot Anderson, Joe Willock, and Matt Targett due to their respective injury and suspension.
Possible Lineup for Aston Villa:
Martinez; Konsa, Carlos, Lenglet, Moreno; Bailey, Luiz, Kamara, McGinn; Diaby, Watkins
Possible Lineup for Newcastle United:
Dubravka; Trippier, Schar, Botman, Burn; Longstaff, Guimaraes, Miley; Murphy, Isak, Gordon
Prediction: Aston Villa 2-2 Newcastle United
Considering Newcastle’s four defeats in a row, Aston Villa should win this game easily. But their recent performance is alarming, as they won only one of their last four league games, including a defeat and two draws.
Newcastle United, however, are not in their peak form, but their strikers are getting goals. If they can show their defensive solidity tomorrow, it will be difficult for the Villans to win this home game.
Betfair Odds
Aston Villa: 1.87
Draw: 3.94
Newcastle: 3.94
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