Newcastle vs Aston Villa predictions, odds, betting tips and team news
Newcastle will host Aston Villa in a Premier League showdown on Boxing Day.
Inconsistency has plagued Newcastle’s season but things are looking up after winning their last two matches. Aston Villa have won three of their last four, propelling them to fifth in the table.
Half Time: Draw, Alexander Isak to score anytime and Amadou Onana to be carded (22/1 with BetMGM)
Aston Villa’s last two Premier League away matches saw both teams level at halftime. Alexander Isak is not only Newcastle’s leading scorer this season, with ten goals, but he has also scored in three of their last four home matches in the Premier League. Boubacar Kamara has been booked three times in the Premier League this season.
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How both teams go into Newcastle vs Aston Villa
Newcastle’s performance this season remains unpredictable. Currently sitting in eighth place, Eddie Howe’s men recently broke a four-match winless streak, which included two losses and two draws, with a convincing 4-0 victory over Leicester City at home. This win marked only their fourth victory at St. James’ Park out of eight matches played. That being said, they have experienced just two home defeats, one against West Ham and another narrow loss to Brighton.
For Aston Villa, the absence of a Champions League match before their trip north is advantageous. Unai Emery’s side have managed only one win following a European fixture this season, with their last five encounters resulting in two draws plus an ongoing run of three consecutive losses, including a recent defeat against Nottingham Forest. Despite these setbacks, Villa remain in sixth place, just three points behind Forest, who currently holds the coveted fourth spot.
Newcastle team news
Callum Wilson, Jamaal Lascelles, Nick Pope, and Emil Krafth will be sidelined with injuries until the new year. Joelinton has returned from his suspension, but there is only a small chance that Sven Botman will be back from injury.
Aston Villa team news
Jacob Ramsey is the only player absent for Aston Villa. He is progressing well after recovering from a thigh injury.
Newcastle vs Aston Villa head-to-head
Newcastle have won four of their previous five matches against Aston Villa after failing to win in five straight attempts, which included three losses and two draws.
| Newcastle vs Aston Villa H2H | |||||||
| Date | Score | Ground | |||||
| 30 Jan 2024 | Aston Villa 1-3 Newcastle | Villa Park, Birmingham | |||||
| 12 Aug 2023 | Newcastle 5-1 Aston Villa | St James’ Park, Newcastle | |||||
| 15 Apr 2023 | Aston Villa 3-0 Newcastle | Villa Park, Birmingham | |||||
| 29 Oct 2022 | Newcastle 4-0 Aston Villa | St James’ Park, Newcastle | |||||
| 13 Feb 2022 | Newcastle 1-0 Aston Villa | St James’ Park, Newcastle | |||||
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