Aston Villa vs Newcastle Predictions

These clubs will be keen on securing a win in their opening league game. Aston Villa are likely to come out on top and defeat Newcastle United, as the visitors are having too many off-field distractions, with their inability to secure their transfer target, and the saga surrounding Alexander Isak

Match info: Premier League

Venue: Villa Park, Birmingham

Date: Saturday, 16^th August 2025

Time: 12:30 pm Nigerian time

After finishing level on points last season, Aston Villa and Newcastle United will clash on the Premier League's opening matchday, meeting at Villa Park for Saturday's early kickoff.

For the second time in three years, both sides begin a new campaign by facing each other, and goals are usually guaranteed.

Head-to-head:

Aston Villa have won 60 of the 175 meetings between the two teams.

Newcastle have recorded 76 victories.

The remaining 39 clashes ended in draws.

Newcastle United have scored 15 goals in their last five matches against Aston Villa.

The Magpies are on an eight-match winless run.

The Villans have won three of their last five matches.

Their last 7 encounters produced at least 3 goals.

Form:

Aston Villa pre-season form: W-D-W-L-W

Newcastle pre-season form: L-L-D-D-L

Team News:

Morgan Rogers might miss out on the game for Aston Villa due to a lack of fitness. Emiliano Martinez was suspended in the last game of the last season, and hence will miss this game.

Joseph Willock is injured and will not be in action for Newcastle United. Alexander Isak will also miss out as he got suspended.

Player(s) to watch:

Ollie Watkins will be leading the attacking front for Aston Villa yet again. Ollie Watkins has performed well for the Villans since the last season. His form continued in the pre-season as well. He will now be looking to help his side by scoring a goal or two here.

Anthony Elanga is going to play an important role in the attacking front for the Magpies in the 2025-26 campaign. He put in top efforts for Nottingham Forest last season and will now be looking to replicate that impact playing for Newcastle United. It will be interesting to see his performances here.