Newcastle United vs Aston Villa Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds

Boxing Day football upcoming

Matchday 18 of the Premier League will take us to St. James Park as Newcastle United welcome Aston Villa in an exciting Boxing Day clash. Newcastle United will come into this game with a clear intention to protect their fortress where they have been excellent this season. The Magpies made it three wins in three games following their 4-0 triumph over Ipswich Town last week. They will look to build upon their aggressive and offensive style of play to take down Villa.

Aston Villa on the other hand became the latest side to trouble defending Manchester City with a 2-1 win at Villa Park in their last outing. Villa are placed seventh on the table with a respectable 28 points from 17 games. They also possess a high-scoring attacking unit, but an equally fragile backline which can make things complicated moving forward. The Villians will be keen to improve their away record in their final away game of the year. 

Boxing Day visit of Aston Villa. 🥊🔜 #NEWAVL pic.twitter.com/0f6shIv8KB

— Newcastle United (@NUFC) December 24, 2024

Kick-off

Thursday, December 26, 8:30 PM IST

Venue: St. James’ Park

Form

Newcastle United (in all competitions): W-W-W-L-D

Aston Villa (in all competitions): W-L-W-W-W

Players to watch 

Alexander Isak (Newcastle United)

Alexander Isak is in red hot form for Newcastle United coming into this fixture. The forward has been firing on all cylinders this season and has established himself as one of the best players in the English top flight this season. He is fresh off a hattrick against Ipswich Town in the last game and will be keen to bring the same form into this game as well. With 10 strikes in the Premier League, Isak is placed fourth in the Golden Boot race. Moreover, he has four assists as well to show for his efforts.

All of Alex Isak's goals so far this season! ⚽️🇸🇪 pic.twitter.com/9lP1QDR1Ps

— Newcastle United (@NUFC) December 24, 2024

Morgan Rogers (Aston Villa)

Morgan Rogers guided Aston Villa to a memorable win against defending champions Manchester City at home last weekend. The left winger is known for his pressing, off the ball movements and creativity skills. Rogers’ racked up a goal and an assist as Villa wrapped up a 2-1 win against City. Just 22, the English forward is filled with immense potential and has everything that it takes to make it to the top. Additionally, he has netted five goals this season.

From our own six-yard box to the back of the net in front of the Holte End 🏠Some finish from @morgz_10 too 🥶 pic.twitter.com/gkKehp2MoB

— Aston Villa (@AVFCOfficial) December 21, 2024

Match facts

• Newcastle United are unbeaten in their last 15 home games against Aston Villa
• Aston Villa have lost four of their last five games against Newcastle United
• Both teams lost their Boxing day games last season

Newcastle vs Aston Villa: Betting tips and Odds

• Tip 1: Newcastle United to win – 10/11 by betway
• Tip 2: Alexander Isak to score anytime – 5/4 by Bet365
• Tip 3: Both teams to score – ½ by Skybet

Injury & Team News

Newcastle will miss Nick Pope and Emil Krafth while Jacob Ramsey remains unavailable for Aston Villa.

Head-to-head

Total Matches played – 173

Newcastle United wins – 75

Aston Villa wins – 59

Draws – 39

Predicted Line-up 

Newcastle United (4-3-3)

Dubravka (GK); Livramento, Schar, Burn, Hall; Guimaraes, Tonali, Joelinton; Murphy, Isak, Gordon

Aston Villa (4-2-3-1) 

Martinez ( GK); Cash, Carlos, Torres, Maatsen; Onana, Kamara; Rogers, Tielemans, McGinn; Duran

Prediction for Newcastle United vs Aston Villa

Both teams come into this game on the back of motivating wins, but we expect Newcastle United to come out on top and secure all three points in this game.

Prediction: Newcastle United 2-1 Aston Villa

Telecast for Newcastle United vs Aston Villa

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