AI analysis

Newcastle sit 11th in the table with 8 points from 6 games, hosting a 16th-placed Aston Villa side that has collected 5 points from their opening 6 matches. While Newcastle have struggled for overall momentum—losing five of their last ten matches—their home form includes a recent win over Manchester United and a draw with Barcelona, though they concede an average of 2.1 goals per game. Aston Villa have found away trips difficult, winless in their last five on the road with defeats at Wolverhampton, Manchester United, and Fulham alongside draws against Nottingham Forest and Burnley. Head-to-head history shows Aston Villa won the most recent meeting 2-0 in January 2026, but Newcastle claimed a 3-0 victory in this fixture in December 2024. Prediction: Newcastle to win

Generated from recent form and head-to-head history — not a guarantee.