Aston Villa V Newcastle: Lignales, stats, appetite, prediction
Aston Villa V Newcastle Match Aston Villa
Aston Villa welcomes Newcastle to Villa Park at the start of Saturday in the Premier League, the two clubs aimed at taking a strong start in the battle for the first four.
Last season, the two games finished at the point level, but Newcastle won the last place in the Champions League thanks to a difference in goals of 14 on Villa.
The UAI Emery team had to settle for Europa League football, while Eddie Howe’s men have reserved their place among the European elite.
With the two expected again at its direct rivals this campaign, the confrontation already has the weight of a six -point potential.
Newcastle is missing the top scorer of last season, Alexander Isak, who is in a confrontation with the club in the midst of transfer of Liverpool. Villa could also see a star player head to the opposition, midfielder Jacob Ramsey attracting the official interest of the Magpies.
Aston Villa V Newcastle Team News
Villa has plunged on the market to sign the French striker Evann Guessand de Nice for 30.5 million pounds sterling, and the 24 -year -old could make his debut on the bench.
However, Unai Emery will be aimlessly Emiliano Martinez, who is serving a suspension of a match after a red card against Manchester United in May. Morgan Rogers is a doubt, while Ross Barkley and Andres Garcia remain away by an injury.
For Newcastle, the record arrival of the summer Anthony Elaga (55 million pounds Sterling in Nottingham Forest) and defender Malick Thiaw (34.3 million pounds Sterling of AC Milan) both grow to departures.
The absence of Isak is the big subject of discussion, with Joe Willock also for another month due to a calf problem. Despite the ankle concerns, Anthony Gordon should be in good shape.
Aston Villa V Newcastle lines with
Aston Villa: Martinez; Cash, Konsa, Torres, Digne; Kamara, Tielemans; Bailey, McGinn, Bundia; Watkins.
Newcastle: Pope: Tripier, SCAR, Botman, Livramens; Gumuraes, Joelton, Tonali; Gordon, Barnes, Eagle.
How to watch Aston Villa V Newcastle: TV Channel, Stream online
The match starts at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday August 16 at Villa Park.
It will be available to watch on TNT Sports in the United Kingdom.
Statistics for Aston Villa V Newcastle
- Newcastle has the upper hand in the last five games, winning three in Villa’s One, with a draw
- Villa’s last home game against Newcastle ended with a 4-1 victory for Emery’s men
- Newcastle has won only one victory at Villa Park in the past 11 years
- The villa has been unbeaten at home since October 2024
- Newcastle has won none of their six pre-season games, losing four
Aston Villa V Newcastle prediction
The excellent home record of Villa and the dull pre -season of Newcastle – aggravated by the absence of Isak – tilt the balance to the hosts. However, Eddie Howe’s team still carries attacking threats and could make a tight competition.
Prediction: Aston Villa 2-1 Newcastle
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