A hugely important showdown in the Premier League is set for Saturday, April 19, 2025, as Aston Villa welcome Newcastle United to Villa Park.

The Magpies come into this round sitting in the top four positions, and they could kick off on Saturday sitting as high as third. Newcastle have recorded wins in their last four Premier League matches.

Aston Villa have also recorded wins in their last four, but they remain a point adrift of the Champions League spots.

Odds

Match ResultOdds
Aston Villa+130
Draw+260
Newcastle+180

Magpies Chasing Fourth Straight Win Against Villa

TotalNewcastleAston VillaDraws
Games54241218
Premier League Games51231216
Goals1307654 

Newcastle have been the dominant force in this fixture in recent seasons. The Magpies have won their last three against Aston Villa, which includes a 3-0 success in the reverse clash this term.

Villa have recorded just a single win in their last six against Newcastle, but they have won four of their last five home matches against the Magpies.

Aston Villa vs. Newcastle Key Stats

  • Aston Villa have won their last four EPL matches; their best winning sequence in the competition since April 2023.
  • Villa have failed to score three of their last five penalties in the competition.
  • Newcastle have recorded wins in 12 of their last 16 EPL matches; only Liverpool have accumulated more points over that period.

Aston Villa Team News

Lewis Dobbin is the only player missing for Aston Villa this weekend. Emery could make changes after the team’s Champions League showdown with PSG.

Possible Lineup

E. Martinez (GK); M. Cash, E. Konsa, T. Mings, L. Digne, Y. Tielemans, B. Kamara, M. Rashford, M. Asensio, M. Rogers, O. Watkins

Newcastle Team News

Sven Botman and Lewis Hall are unlikely to feature again before the start of next season. Anthony Gordon is in line for a recall after recovering from injury.

Possible Lineup

N. Pope (GK); K. Trippier, F. Schar, D. Burn, T. Livramento, Joelinton, S. Tonali, B. Guimaraes, A. Gordon, A. Isak, H. Barnes

Aston Villa vs. Newcastle Picks

Both Aston Villa and Newcastle have been in strong recent form, and the stakes couldn’t be bigger for both sides ahead of this showdown on Saturday.

A draw isn’t likely to be the worst result in the world for either side, meaning that could be the most likely outcome on Saturday evening.

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