Football Prediction | Aston Villa vs Newcastle United | English Premier League | April 19 – Is This the Battle for Third Place, or a Warning to the Big Six?

An evenly matched Premier League contest is on the cards as Aston Villa welcome Newcastle United to Villa Park on Saturday, April 19th, 2025 at 06:30 PM (BDT) / 06:00 PM (INR). Both teams have attacking quality and ambition, but Newcastle’s form and finishing edge may give them the slight upper hand in this close encounter.

Aston Villa vs Newcastle United Form Guide

Aston Villa

Unai Emery’s side thrives on comebacks and are solid in set-piece situations both defensively and offensively. However, they are vulnerable to counter-attacks, individual errors, and struggle aerially. Villa’s style focuses on attacking through the middle with quick combinations and frequent use of through balls.

Newcastle United

Newcastle are dynamic and dangerous, excelling at creating chances from wide areas and through balls. They are also efficient finishers, strong at defending set pieces, and capable of protecting leads. Their main concerns lie in defending against long shots and maintaining discipline to avoid the offside trap. 

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Aston Villa vs Newcastle United Key Battles:

Morgan Rogers vs Alexander Isak

Rogers leads the scoring chart for Villa with 8 goals, offering movement and composure in front of goal. Isak, Newcastle’s star striker with 20 goals, is a lethal finisher and the key man in Eddie Howe’s attack.

Youri Tielemans vs Bruno Guimarães

Both midfielders have 6 goal contributions and are crucial to their teams’ transition play. Tielemans’ creativity and long-range passing will be vital, while Guimarães brings energy and control in the center of the park.

Aston Villa vs Newcastle United Tactical Outlook

Aston Villa’s setup will likely involve short passing combinations through the center, rotating the eleven to maintain freshness, and using the offside trap defensively. Their defensive fragility on counter attacks and in aerial duels could be tested by Newcastle’s direct runners and wide play.

Newcastle, known for using width effectively and playing with a consistent lineup, will try to stretch Villa’s back line. They are expected to exploit Villa’s vulnerabilities with through balls and overloads on the flanks, especially with Isak and Barnes leading the attack. 

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Head-to-Head Encounters

Newcastle United have the edge in head-to-head records with 12 wins, compared to Aston Villa’s 5, while 9 games have ended in draws. The bookmakers expect a close match, with odds of 2.30 for a Villa win, 2.80 for a Newcastle win, and 3.60 for a draw.

Injury News and Suspensions

Aston Villa

Aston Villa could be without Leon Bailey, who is a doubt for the upcoming fixture due to a knock. His availability will likely be determined closer to match day.

Newcastle United

Newcastle have a number of injury concerns to manage. Anthony Gordon is a doubt with a hip issue, while Joseph Willock is expected to return in a few days following a concussion. Sven Botman is targeting an early May return from a knee problem, and Lewis Hall is not expected back until late June due to an ankle injury.

Aston Villa vs Newcastle United Possible Playing Squad

Aston Villa

Martinez (GK), Cash, Konsa, Mings, Maatsen, Onana, Tielemans, Rogers, Asensio, Ramsey, Rashford

Newcastle United

Pope (GK), Trippier, Schär, Burn, Livramento, Guimarães, Tonali, Joelinton, Murphy, Isak, Barnes

Match Details at a Glance

Match Prediction

A close contest is expected between two technically sound teams, but Newcastle’s attacking sharpness and wide play could tip the scales in their favor. Villa’s resilience may earn them a goal, but Newcastle are better placed to secure a hard-fought win.

Score Prediction

Aston Villa 1-2 Newcastle United, with Isak likely to be on the scoresheet again and the Magpies edging out Villa in a tight game.