Aston Villa vs Newcastle United Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | Premier League 2025-26

The Villans dominated the proceedings against the Magpies when these sides last met.

Aston Villa are ready to host Newcastle United in the matchweek 1 contest of the English Premier League 2025-26 season. It is going to be an interesting contest between these clubs and will take place at Villa Park.

Aston Villa at home will be keen on using it to their advantage. The Unai Emery-led side have been a part of a decent number of pre-season friendlies and their performance has been respectable enough. The Villans will be looking to begin their new season on a positive note here.

The Magpies have not been able to perform up to their standards in their pre-season. They are coming in after tasting a defeat at the hands of Atletico Madrid. The Eddie Howe-led side needs to step up a bit here. They have not been able to sign the top players they wanted for the new season and the Magpies are still in line to sign a forward.

Kick-off:

• Location: Birmingham, England
• Stadium: Villa Park
• Date: Saturday, August 16
• Kick-off Time: 05:00 p.m. IST/ 11:30 a.m. GMT/ 07:30 a.m. ET/ 04:30 a.m. PT
• Referee: Craig Pawson
• VAR: In use

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Form:

Aston Villa: W-D-W-L-W

Newcastle: L-L-D-D-L

Players to Watch

Ollie Watkins (Aston Villa)

The English striker will be leading the attacking front for Aston Villa yet again. Ollie Watkins has performed well for the Villans since the last season. His form continued in the pre-season as well. He will now be looking to help his side by scoring a goal or two here.

Anthony Elanga (Newcastle United)

Anthony Elanga is going to play an important role in the attacking front for the Magpies in the 2025-26 campaign. He put in top efforts for Nottingham Forest last season and will now be looking to replicate that impact playing for Newcastle United. It will be interesting to see his performances here.

Match Facts

• Newcastle United have scored 15 goals in their last five matches against Aston Villa.
• The Magpies are on an eight-match winless run.
• The Villans have won three of their last five matches.

Aston Villa vs Newcastle: Betting Tips and Odds

• Aston Villa to win @13/10 Ladbrokes
• Ollie Watkins to score @11/2 Skybet
• Goals over 3.5 @8/5 Unibet

Injury and Team News

Morgan Rogers might miss out on the game for Aston Villa due to a lack of fitness. Emiliano Martinez was suspended in the last game of the last season, hence will miss this game.

Joseph Willock is injured and will not be in action for Newcastle United. Alexander Isak will also miss out as he got suspended.

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Head-to-Head

Total matches: 175

Aston Villa won: 60

Newcastle United won: 76

Draws: 39

Predicted Lineups

Aston Villa predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Bizot (GK); Cash, Konsa, Mings, Maatsen; Kamara, Tielemans; McGinn, Ramsey, Malen; Watkins

Newcastle United predicted lineup (4-5-1)

Pope (GK); Trippier, Lascelles, Botman, Livramento; Elanga, Guimaraes, Tonali, Joelinton, Barnes; Gordon

Match Prediction

These clubs will be keen on securing a win in their opening league game. Aston Villa are likely to come out on top and defeat Newcastle United in what is going to be a Premier League 2025-26 clash.

Prediction: Aston Villa 3-1 Newcastle

Telecast Details

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UK: TNT Sports

USA: NBC Sports

Nigeria: SuperSport

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