12:30 Saturday

Newcastle, without Alexander Isak, head to Villa Park for their opening game of the 2025/26 Premier League season. 

Aston Villa vs Newcastle Prediction

  • Despite agonisingly missing out on Champions League qualification on the final day of last season, Aston Villa have made great strides under Unai Emery and will be confident of mounting another European challenge.
  • Villa have been quiet in the transfer window, with forward Evann Guessand their only significant addition, but optimism remains high with Morgan Rogers and Ollie Watkins still in the squad.
  • Newcastle, meanwhile, return to the Champions League after a strong 2024/25 campaign, but their summer has been far from smooth. The uncertainty surrounding Alexander Isak’s future and a lack of attacking reinforcements could make for a tricky start.

Score Prediction: Aston Villa 1-1 Newcastle

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Aston Villa vs Newcastle Lineups

Aston Villa Predicted Lineup vs Newcastle

Marco Bizot, Lucas Digne, Pau Torres, Ezri Konsa, Matty Cash, Youri Tielemans, Boubacar Kamara, John McGinn, Morgan Rogers, Ollie Watkins, Donyell Malen

Newcastle Predicted Lineup vs Aston Villa

Nick Pope, Tino Livramento, Dan Burn, Fabian Schär, Kieran Trippier, Joelinton, Bruno Guimarães, Sandro Tonali, Anthony Elanga, Anthony Gordon, Harvey Barnes

Aston Villa vs Newcastle Team News

Aston Villa:

  • Emiliano Martinez is suspended after his red card at Manchester United on the final day of last season.
  • Summer signing Marco Bizot is set to debut in goal.
  • Morgan Rogers is a doubt with an ankle injury but could be passed fit.

Newcastle:

  • Alexander Isak is unavailable due to ongoing transfer speculation.
  • Anthony Gordon faces a late fitness test after limping off against Atletico Madrid.
  • Eddie Howe may turn to Gordon or William Osula to lead the line.
  • Lewis Hall is nearing a return from a foot injury.
  • Joe Willock is out for the first month with a calf injury.

 

Aston Villa vs Newcastle Odds

Result Odds
Aston Villa 13/10
Draw 11/4
Newcastle 21/10

 

 

Aston Villa vs Newcastle Bet Builder Tips

Our bet builder tips for Aston Villa vs Newcastle include Ollie Watkins Anytime Goalscorer, Bruno Guimarães 2+ Fouls Committed & Anthony Elanga 1+ Shot on Target.

At the time of publishing it is a best price of 13/2 with bet365.

  • Ollie Watkins – Anytime Goalscorer
    Watkins remains Villa’s main attacking threat and has scored in all four home games against Newcastle.

  • Bruno Guimarães – 2+ Fouls Committed
    The Brazilian midfielder is often involved in physical midfield battles and could be busy against Villa’s energetic core. He will be up against Villa's two most fouled players last season, McGinn and Tielemans.

  • Anthony Elanga – 1+ Shot on Target

    Anthony Elanga could make his first start for his new club, Newcastle, this weekend. He bagged six goals and 11 assists last season in 38 games. He averaged 0.86 shots on target per 90 last season.