Two of the most in-form teams in the Premier League will go head-to-head this weekend, as Aston Villa will host Newcastle United in an exciting clash in the 33rd round. Both clubs are fighting for a top-five spot to play in the UCL next season, and both are in great form right now.
This will be the 8th encounter between Unai Emery and Eddie Howe, with Emery winning four of the last seven games and losing three to the English manager.
| ℹ️ Tournament: | English Premier League season 2024-25, Matchday 33 |
| ⚽️ Venue: | Villa Park, Birmingham, England |
| 🗓️ Date: | 19 April 2025 |
| ⏰ Time: | 4:30 p.m. GMT on Saturday |
According to the best sports bookies with football odds, Aston Villa are the slight home favorites at 2.30 (13/10). A draw is offered at 3.60 (13/5), while Newcastle are the away underdogs at 2.90 (19/10) to beat the Villans this weekend.
The Magpies have had a big advantage over the Villans in the last few years, as in the last 10 head-to-head games, Newcastle won five, drew twice, and Aston Villa won only three.
Aston Villa are currently sitting in 7th place in the Premier League standings with 54 points. The Villans got knocked out of the UCL in an exciting 5-4 aggregate win for PSG in the quarterfinals. They will face Crystal Palace in the FA Cup semifinals this month.
The Villans are coming off a 3-2 home win over PSG in the Champions League. They conceded two goals in the first 30 minutes and were losing 5-1 on aggregate, but they managed to score three goals afterward, which still wasn’t enough to qualify. Aston Villa are in exceptional form right now, having won 10 of their last 11 games in all competitions.
Aston Villa has a fully fit squad for this game, with Donyell Malen returning to action after missing the UCL game.
Newcastle are currently sitting in 3rd place in the Premier League standings with 59 points. The Magpies have decent chances of finishing inside the top four, but they can’t relax as the competition is too strong. Newcastle won the EFL Cup over Liverpool at Wembley last month, which was their first domestic trophy in 70 years.
The Magpies are coming off a big 5-0 home win over Crystal Palace in the Premier League. Four different players scored for Newcastle in addition to Marc Guehi’s own goal. The Eagles outplayed them in expected goals (xG), but they failed to convert any of their chances, unlike the Magpies. That win extended their winning streak to six matches.
Newcastle are still missing Jamaal Lascelles, Sven Botman, and Lewis Hall due to long-term injuries, while Joseph Willock is back and ready.
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Newcastle are looking very sharp right now, having scored 17 goals and conceded only three in their last six games. The Magpies have the 3rd best away record in the Premier League this season, and they have won nine of their last 11 away games in all competitions. Newcastle beat Aston Villa in three consecutive matches, two of them by three or more goals.
The Premier League apps for betting have some enticing odds on Newcastle to avoid defeat. The Magpies usually perform well in the big games, having beaten Liverpool, Man United, and Arsenal in the last couple of months.
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Both teams are incredibly strong offensively right now, as Aston Villa have gone over the total in eight consecutive matches, averaging 3.5 goals per game. Newcastle are also on a five-game streak of going over the total with an average of 3.6 goals per game. Their last five head-to-head games have seen 20 goals, which is a very high number, and we expect this game to be a high-scoring affair as well.
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Alexander Isak is having his best season for Newcastle, having scored 21 goals and had six assists, which puts him second on the EPL 24/25 top scorers list after Mohamed Salah. The Swedish striker has seven goal contributions in his last eight starts for Newcastle, and he has scored three goals in four games played against Aston Villa. Isak will try to score to get closer to Salah to have a chance of winning the Golden Boot, and he is in very fine form right now.
The Magpies have done well in this matchup recently, and we expect a good game from them this time as well. Make sure you use our 2025 Aston Villa vs Newcastle betting predictions and bet them at the legal bookmakers in the UK to have more fun watching the game.
