Aston Villa vs Newcastle Prediction, 18:30 August 16: Plucking the 'Magpies'

TPO - Football review Aston Villa vs Newcastle, round 1 Premier League 2025/26 - information on forces, expected lineup, form, history of confrontation. Welcoming Newcastle in a comprehensive crisis, Aston Villa has many opportunities to win at home.

Prediction before Aston Villa vs Newcastle match

Last season, Aston Villa finished 5th overall, above Newcastle on goal difference. Coach Unai Emery and his team failed in the race for a Champions League ticket. However, looking at the strength and investment level of the Premier League clubs last season, finishing 5th was a commendable achievement for Aston Villa.

Emery and his team entered the new season with a slight change in the squad. Rashford, Asensio and Disasi left the club when their loan contracts expired. But Aston Villa successfully retained the three pillars of Emiliano Martinez, Morgan Rogers and Ollie Watkins.

As for Newcastle, the Magpies are entering the new season with many changes in their squad. Newcastle is likely to part ways with Alexander Isak this summer amid interest from Liverpool. According to many sources in England, Isak has announced that he will not play any more matches for Newcastle. Therefore, it is likely that the Swedish star will not start against Aston Villa, even though he is still on the Magpies' roster.

After a season of being knocked out of the top 4, Newcastle is eager to recruit stars. The "Magpies" have approved a very high budget to buy players, but Mbeumo, Gyokeres and Sesko have all rejected them. So far, Newcastle has only recruited Ramsdate, Elanga and Malick Thiaw. With a fairly average squad of new players, Newcastle cannot immediately upgrade their strength.

Experts predict that Aston Villa and Newcastle have equal chances of winning. Aston Villa has home advantage and is in more stable form. Meanwhile, Newcastle's squad is still considered to be of better quality.

Form, head to head record Aston Villa vs Newcastle

Aston Villa had a good start to the new season when they went undefeated on their tour of the US. In which, coach Emery and his team had a big 4-0 victory over AS Roma. In the two friendly matches "warming up" before the new season, Aston Villa lost to Marseille and won against Villarreal.

Newcastle, on the other hand, have suffered back-to-back defeats on their summer tour. Howe's men failed to win a single game against Celtic, Arsenal, the K-League XI, Espanyol and Tottenham. Newcastle then lost 2-0 at home to Atletico.

Aston Villa have won 4 of their last 5 home matches against Newcastle. This is an "alarming" number for the Magpies ahead of an away trip that is expected to be a mixed bag. However, Newcastle have something to look forward to as they have won their opening 3 Premier League games in the last 3 seasons.

Aston Villa vs Newcastle squad information

Aston Villa will be without goalkeeper Martinez due to suspension. Barkley and Garcia are injured. Rogers is unlikely to recover in time to play this match. On Newcastle's side, Willock is definitely out due to a heel injury. Gordon is doubtful of playing due to his fitness. Meanwhile, Isak's condition is a question mark.

Expected lineup:

Aston Villa: Bizot; Cash, Konsa, Mings, Digne; Kamara, Tielemans; Malen, McGinn, Rogers; Watkins.

Newcastle: Pope; Trippier, Schar, Burn, Livramento; Guimaraes, Tonali, Joelinton; Elanga, Gordon, Barnes.

Score prediction: Aston Villa 1-0 Newcastle.

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