Premier League: Newcastle United vs. Aston Villa: Host’s Look to Close Gap with Top Four (Jan 25)
Newcastle United host Aston Villa in the Premier League knowing they could close the gap on the top four with a win.
Aston Villa are looking to bounce back from a narrow defeat to Everton in their last match.
Odds
| Match Result | Odds |
| Newcastle United | 1/2 |
| Aston Villa | 8/3 |
| Draw | 11/4 |
Newcastle United take the favourites in this game, with Aston Villa close behind with a real opportunity to win. If winning is what you do, bet on soccer in Canada and showcase your skills to keep winning.
Three Wins in Their Last Five for Newcastle United vs. Aston Villa
| Total | Newcastle | Aston Villa | Draw | |
| Games | 28 | 12 | 6 | 10 |
| Goals | 71 | 42 | 29 |
Newcastle United have had he better luck in this fixture during recent meetings, winning three out of the last five.
Aston Villa last beat the Mapgies last season, with a 4-1 victory at Villa Park in a game that saw Ollie Watkins score within the first minute.
In the two team’s last matchup, it ended 0-0 as Ezri Konsa received a red card in the 66th minute.
Key Stats
- Newcastle United have had four goalless draws this season, two more than last campaign.
- Aston Villa are third in the away form table this season.
- Newcastle United have scored 10 goals in their last five games in all competitions.
- Aston Villa have scored six goals in their last five fixtures in all competitions.
Newcastle United Team News
Newcastle United have a had an up and down season but now find themselves within touching distance of the top four and their goals this year.
The Magpies will be without seven players for this game.
William Osula, Dan Burn, Emil Krafth, Jamaal Lascelles, Tino Livramento and Jacob Murphy will all miss out with injury.
Possible Lineup
Nick Pope (GK), Lewis Hall, Sven Botman, Malick Thiaw, Kieron Trippier, Joelinton, Sandro Tonali, Bruno Guimaraes, Anthony Gordon, Yoanne Wissa, Harvey Barnes
Aston Villa Team News
Aston Villa find themselves in an unlikely title race but need to win here to keep the dream alive.
The team will be without Emiliano Martinez, Boubacar Kamara, John McGinn and Ross Barkley through injury.
Possible Lineup
Marco Bizot (GK), Matty Cash, Ezri Konsa, Victor Lindelof, Ian Maatsen, Lamare Bogarde, Youri Tielemans, Jadon Sancho, Morgan Rogers, Emi Buendia, Ollie Watkins
Newcastle United vs. Aston Villa Picks
Newcastle United have been indifferent all season but are starting to pick up results. Aston Villa have been under the radar for most of the campaign but are beginning to come a little unstuck and the Magpies should smell the blood.
That being said, this is a game where both teams could cancel each other out, and I have it ending in a score draw.
Other markets include Ollie Watkins to score, Anthony Gordon to have two or more shots on target and Bruno Guimaraes to have two or more shots on target from outsid here box.
