Aston Villa vs Newcastle United - Premier League
Fixture Preview - 16 August 2025
Match Context & Stakes
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Aston Villa host Newcastle United at Villa Park on Saturday, 16 August, in what promises to be an intriguing clash. Villa come into this match with a mixed bag of results, recording two wins, two draws, and a loss in their last five fixtures. Their home advantage could play a crucial role, especially considering their strong head-to-head record against Newcastle, winning seven of the last ten encounters. The Villains have also shown a propensity for high-scoring games, with six of those last ten meetings featuring over 2.5 goals. Newcastle, on the other hand, have struggled for consistency, managing just one win in their last five matches. Their defensive frailties have been evident, as they have failed to keep a clean sheet in this period. With both teams likely to adopt an attacking approach, the odds suggest a high-scoring affair could be on the cards. The odds for both teams to score (BTTS) stand at 1.61, which reflects the expectation of goals from both sides. Given Villa's attacking form and Newcastle's defensive issues, this match could see plenty of action in front of goal.
Prediction Strength
Full Time Result
Over/Under 2.5
Both Teams to Score
Mini League Table
View full table →| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 |  Leeds United | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 8 |  Fulham | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 9 |  Brighton & Hove Albion | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 10 |  Aston Villa | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 11 |  Chelsea | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 12 |  Newcastle United | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 13 |  Crystal Palace | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 14 |  Everton | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 15 |  Manchester United | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 16, 2025 | Aston Villa | 0–0 | Newcastle United | Premier League |
| April 19, 2025 | Aston Villa | 4–1 | Newcastle United | Premier League |
| December 26, 2024 | Newcastle United | 3–0 | Aston Villa | Premier League |
| January 30, 2024 | Aston Villa | 1–3 | Newcastle United | Premier League |
| August 12, 2023 | Newcastle United | 5–1 | Aston Villa | Premier League |
| April 15, 2023 | Aston Villa | 3–0 | Newcastle United | Premier League |
| October 29, 2022 | Newcastle United | 4–0 | Aston Villa | Premier League |
| February 13, 2022 | Newcastle United | 1–0 | Aston Villa | Premier League |
| August 21, 2021 | Aston Villa | 2–0 | Newcastle United | Premier League |
| March 12, 2021 | Newcastle United | 1–1 | Aston Villa | Premier League |