Aston Villa V Newcastle match preview
Aston Villa welcomed Newcastle to Villa Park in an early Premier League kickoff on Saturday, two clubs aiming to get a strong start in the battle of the top four.
The two sides achieved levels in points last season, but Newcastle won the final Champions League position, thanks to Bivera’s goal-scoring advantage.
Unai Emery’s team had to be determined for Europa League football, while Eddie Howe’s soldiers booked their spots among European elites.
As both will be direct competitors again, the conflict has brought a potential six-point weight.
Newcastle has lost last season’s top scorer Alexander Isak, who has been in a stalemate with the club in Liverpool’s transfer interest. Villa can also see the star players heading to the opposition, and midfielder Jacob Ramsey attracted the official interest of Hippies.
Aston Villa v Newcastle Team News
Villa fell into the market and signed Nice’s French striker Evann Guessand for £30million, the 24-year-old can make his debut on the bench.
However, Unai Emery will not have goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez, who signed a red card against Manchester United in May. Morgan Rogers is a question, while Ross Barkley and Andres Garcia keep the situation in the face of injuries.
For Newcastle, summer arrivals Anthony Elanga (£55m from Nottingham Forest) and defender Malick Thiaw (£34.3m from AC Milan) are pushing the starting point.
Isak’s absence was a big topic, and Joe Willlock stayed for another month due to calf problems. Despite the worry of ankle, Anthony Gordon is expected to be a good fit.
Aston Villa v Newcastle expected lineup
Aston Villa: Martinez; Cash, Konsa, Torres, Digne; Kamara, Tielemans; Bailey, McGinn, Buendia; Watkins.
Newcastle: Pope; Trippier, Schar, Botman, Livramento; Guimaraes, Joelinton, Tonali; Gordon, Barnes, Ellanda.
How to watch Aston Villa V Newcastle: TV Channels, Online Streaming
The competition will be held on Saturday, August 16 at Villa Park.
It will be available to watch TNT Sports in the UK.
Statistics from Aston Villa v. Newcastle
- Newcastle has the upper hand in the last five meetings, winning three games to a draw
- Villa’s final home game against Newcastle ends with a 4-1 victory for Emory’s man
- Newcastle has only won once in Villa Park in the past 11 years
- Since October 2024, the villa has been undefeated at home
- Newcastle failed to win any of their six preseason games, losing four
Aston Villa v Newcastle’s prediction
Villa’s excellent home record and Newcastle’s boring preseason (heavy with Isak’s absence) will balance lean towards the hosts. However, Eddie Howe’s team still poses an attack threat and could make it a fierce game.
prophecy: Aston Villa 2-1 Newcastle
