{"id":1432672,"date":"2026-02-12T17:22:44","date_gmt":"2026-02-12T17:22:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/?post_type=news&p=1432672"},"modified":"2026-02-12T17:22:47","modified_gmt":"2026-02-12T17:22:47","slug":"match-preview-aston-villa-vs-newcastle-14-02-26-fa-cup","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/news\/match-preview-aston-villa-vs-newcastle-14-02-26-fa-cup\/","title":{"rendered":"Aston Villa vs Newcastle United: predictions, stats, tips & odds"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Villa Park sets the stage for a fascinating clash as Aston Villa<\/a> host Newcastle United<\/a> in a FA Cup<\/a> fixture loaded with intrigue. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Both sides come into this encounter boasting high-possession, high-intensity football, but their recent head-to-head record is finely balanced and the attacking threats are plentiful. With both teams tied on goals over their last 14 meetings and each showing flashes of brilliance this season, expect a fiercely contested battle under the lights in Birmingham.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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Based on both teams\u2019 aggressive attacking profiles and the sharp form of key players, here are our top betting recommendations. We’re especially confident in the ‘Both Teams to Score’ market, with attacking metrics and head-to-head history providing the edge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Our Prediction<\/th>\nOdds & Bookmaker<\/th>\nConfidence<\/th>\nWhy We’re Backing It<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Both Teams to Score \u2013 Yes<\/strong><\/td>\n6\/10 @ Bet365<\/a>
(62.5%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nBoth sides average 2+ goals per game, recent H2Hs see plenty of goals.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Over 2.5 Goals<\/strong><\/td>\n11\/10 @ Betfair<\/a>
(47.6%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nAttacking intent is high: Villa shot accuracy 60%, Newcastle create many big chances.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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