Expect goals in a fixture that is often closely contested.
Newcastle vs Aston Villa
Newcastle, currently sitting in 8th position in the Premier League, will host 3rd-placed Aston Villa at St. James' Park on Sunday, January 25th, 2026, at 14:00.
Newcastle vs Aston Villa Form
Newcastle have been in strong form recently, showing attacking prowess across league and cup competitions. They secured wins over Crystal Palace (2-0) and Leeds (4-3) in the Premier League, and a 3-0 victory against PSV Eindhoven in the Champions League. They also drew 3-3 with Bournemouth in the FA Cup and 0-0 with Wolves in the league, with their only recent defeat coming in the EFL Cup against Manchester City (0-2). Newcastle have been difficult to break down while scoring consistently.
Aston Villa have had a mixed but generally positive run of form across competitions. They started with a 4-1 defeat to Arsenal in the league but bounced back with league and cup victories, including a 3-1 win over Nottingham Forest, a 2-1 FA Cup win at Tottenham, and a 1-0 Europa League triumph at Fenerbahce. They also managed two draws, a goalless stalemate with Crystal Palace and a narrow 1-0 league loss to Everton.
Newcastle vs Aston Villa Head to Head
Aston Villa and Newcastle have produced some high-scoring and competitive encounters in recent years. Out of their six most recent meetings, Newcastle have won three, Aston Villa one, and two matches ended in draws, including a 3-3 clash in a friendly and a 0-0 league stalemate. While Newcastle have generally held the upper hand, Villa’s 4-1 league win in April 2025 shows they are capable of turning the tables and producing decisive performances.
Newcastle vs Aston Villa Predicted Lineups
Newcastle: Pope, Hall, Botman, Thiaw, Trippier, Joelinton, Tonali, Miley, Gordon, Woltemade, Barnes
Aston Villa: Bizot, Maatsen, Torres, Konsa, Cash, Tielemans, Bogarde, Buendía, Rogers, Guessand, Watkins
Newcastle vs Aston Villa Team News
Newcastle: Expected to line up in a 4-3-3, though Bruno Guimarães is a doubt. If absent, Joelinton and Sandro Tonali will shoulder more responsibility in midfield, with Lewis Miley linking play. Nick Woltemade leads the attack, supported by Anthony Gordon and Harvey Barnes. Defensively, Sven Botman and Malick Thiaw anchor the back line, with Kieran Trippier providing leadership and width.
Aston Villa: Likely to stick to a 4-2-3-1, but Boubacar Kamara’s absence is a key blow in midfield. Youri Tielemans and Lamare Bogarde are expected to manage control and cover. Ollie Watkins leads the attack, with Morgan Rogers, Emiliano Buendía, and Evann Guessand providing support. At the back, Pau Torres and Ezri Konsa form the centre-back pairing, with Ian Maatsen operating on the left. Villa arrive after failing to score in their last two league matches, a rare drought under Emery.
Who is the betting favourite to win Newcastle vs Aston Villa?
Newcastle are the 21/20 favourites with AKBets to beat Aston Villa in this fixture.
| Full-Time Result | Best Odds | Bookmaker |
|---|---|---|
| Newcastle | 21/20 | AKBets |
| Draw | 14/5 | Coral |
| Aston Villa | 11/4 | AKBets |
Newcastle vs Aston Villa Match Prediction
Newcastle United vs Aston Villa shapes up as a clash between Newcastle’s fortress-like home form and Villa’s strong travelling record. The Magpies are unbeaten in eight consecutive Premier League games at St James’ Park and have scored two or more goals in each of their last eight home league matches. Villa, meanwhile, remain a serious Champions League contender and have collected 18 points from 11 away games, the second-best in the division. History favours Newcastle heavily at home, with Villa failing to win there since 2005 and losing the last four by a combined 13–1.Given Newcastle’s attacking firepower and Villa’s disciplined away setup, a competitive stalemate seems most likely, making a draw the most probable outcome.
Score Prediction: Newcastle 2-2 Aston Villa
Newcastle vs Aston Villa Bet Builder Tips
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