Premier LeagueSat 17 Oct, 19:30 EATSt. James' Park

Newcastle United vs Aston Villa prediction

Newcastle UnitedHome47%to win
1.80 : 1.39expected goalsDraw 24%
Aston VillaAway29%to win
Shujaa safe tipOver 2.5 goals1.56

Our tips

Locked two hours before kick off
Safe tip64%
Over 2.5 goalsMost likely to win
Price 1.56+0.2% value1 unit
Bold tip32%
Aston Villa to winBigger price, loses more often
Price 3.20+2.9% value1 unit

Shujaa verdict

From results, prices, form and rest

Our prediction for Newcastle United vs Aston Villa is Newcastle United to win, with a 47% chance. The most likely score is 1-1. Our best bet is Over 2.5 goals at 1.56.

Newcastle recent form+3%Aston Villa recent form+3%Newcastle league table+2%Aston Villa league table-2%

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Form and head to head

Newest game first
Newcastle UnitedWLWDW
  • Wv Hull City2-1
  • Lat Leeds United1-4
  • Wat Millwall1-0
  • Dv AFC Bournemouth2-2
  • Wat Tottenham Hotspur2-0
Aston VillaWWLWD
  • Wat Tottenham Hotspur3-2
  • Wat Coventry City3-1
  • Lv Nottingham Forest1-2
  • Wat Club Brugge3-2
  • Dat Hull City0-0

In numbers, Newcastle red and Aston Villa green

1.4Points per game1.8
1.5Goals scored per game2.0
1.8Goals conceded per game1.3
15%Clean sheets25%

Last meetings

  • Aston Villa1-3Newcastle United
  • Newcastle United0-2Aston Villa

Team records

Last 20 games, all competitions
NewcastleAston Villa
20Games played20
8Wins11
4Draws3
8Losses6
30Goals scored40
35Goals conceded26
1.5Scored per game2.0
1.8Conceded per game1.3
5W 3D 3LHome record5W 0D 3L
3W 1D 5LAway record6W 3D 3L
15%Clean sheets25%
75%Both teams scored55%
65%Over 2.5 goals70%

Good to know: Green marks the better number of the two.

League table

Premier League
TeamPWDLGDPtsPPG
9. Newcastle United5221081.60
16. Aston Villa5113-540.80

Good to know: Table position is one of the strongest guides to a result. Full Premier League table

Key players

Top of each side this season
Newcastle United
  • Joe Willock
    Joe WillockTop scorer · M
    2 goals
  • Harvey Barnes
    Harvey BarnesMost assists · M
    2 assists
  • Lukás Hornícek
    Lukás HornícekKeeper · G
    19 saves
Aston Villa
  • Emiliano Buendía
    Emiliano BuendíaTop scorer · M
    1 goals
  • John McGinn
    John McGinnMost assists · M
    2 assists
  • Zion Suzuki
    Zion SuzukiKeeper · G
    15 saves

Good to know: Watch the key men: if a top scorer is missing, the tip above already allows for team news.

Goals and markets

Chance and fair price
Over 1.5 goals83%1.20
Over 2.5 goals62%1.62
Over 3.5 goals40%2.53
Both teams to score63%1.58
Newcastle or draw71%1.41
Aston Villa or draw53%1.87
Newcastle win and over 2.533%3.01
Aston Villa win and over 2.520%4.97

Most likely scores

1-110.9%
2-19.3%
1-27.2%
1-06.8%
2-06.7%

Price check

BetChancePriceValue
Newcastle United to win47%2.05-3.4%
A Draw27%3.70+0.0%
Aston Villa to win32%3.20+2.9%
Over 2.5 goals64%1.56+0.2%
Under 2.5 goals39%2.30-10.9%
Newcastle United -0.547%1.95-8.4%
Aston Villa +0.557%1.69-4.1%

Good to know: The small grey number is the fair price. If your bookmaker pays more, the bet has value.

Where to bet on Newcastle v Aston Villa

Our top pick is Over 2.5 goals. Compare the price at a licensed Kenyan bookmaker before you stake.

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Match preview

Newcastle United vs Aston Villa: Newcastle United are favourites
  1. 1
    What our numbers say

    The model gives Newcastle United 47%, the draw 24% and Aston Villa 29%. The bookmakers agree and make Newcastle United the favourite at 2.05.

  2. 2
    Recent form

    Newcastle United took 10 points from their last 5 games and Aston Villa took 10 from 5. Both sides come in with a similar run.

  3. 3
    Home and away

    Newcastle United won 5 of their last 11 games at home. Aston Villa won 6 of their last 12 on the road.

  4. 4
    Goals

    Newcastle United score 1.5 goals a game and let in 1.8. Aston Villa score 2.0 and let in 1.3. Over 2.5 goals landed in 13 of Newcastle United games and 14 of Aston Villa games in that run.

  5. 5
    Head to head

    In the last 2 meetings, Newcastle United won 1 and Aston Villa won 1 with 0 draws. The last one ended Aston Villa 1, Newcastle United 3.

  6. 6
    The safest bet

    Over 2.5 goals has a 64% chance, the highest of the bets worth taking here.

Newcastle United form

Newcastle United have 8 wins, 4 draws and 8 losses in their last 20 games, with 30 goals scored and 35 conceded. At home they have 5 wins, 3 draws and 3 losses from 11. Their last 5 results read W, L, W, D, W, newest first.

Aston Villa form

Aston Villa have 11 wins, 3 draws and 6 losses in their last 20 games, with 40 goals scored and 26 conceded. Away from home they have 6 wins, 3 draws and 3 losses from 12. Their last 5 results read W, W, L, W, D, newest first.

Head to head

These two have met 2 times in our records. Newcastle United won 1, Aston Villa won 1 and 0 games ended level. Last time out it finished Aston Villa 1, Newcastle United 3.

Our call

We expect Newcastle United to score about 1.8 goals and Aston Villa about 1.4. That points to Newcastle United to win, with 1-1 the most likely score. Our safest bet is Over 2.5 goals at 1.56. Our bold bet is Aston Villa to win at 3.20.

News on these teams

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Questions people in Kenya ask

Who will win Newcastle United vs Aston Villa?

Our prediction for Newcastle United vs Aston Villa is Newcastle United to win, with a 47% chance. The most likely score is 1-1. Our best bet is Over 2.5 goals at 1.56.

What is the score prediction for Newcastle United vs Aston Villa?

1-1 is the most likely score, followed by 2-1 and 1-2. We expect Newcastle United to score 1.8 goals and Aston Villa 1.4.

Will both teams score in Newcastle United vs Aston Villa?

Both teams to score has a 63% chance. Both sides scored in 15 of Newcastle United last 20 games and 11 of Aston Villa last 20.

How are Newcastle United playing?

Newcastle United have 8 wins, 4 draws and 8 losses in their last 20 games, with 30 goals scored and 35 conceded. At home they have 5 wins, 3 draws and 3 losses from 11. Their last 5 results read W, L, W, D, W, newest first.

How are Aston Villa playing?

Aston Villa have 11 wins, 3 draws and 6 losses in their last 20 games, with 40 goals scored and 26 conceded. Away from home they have 6 wins, 3 draws and 3 losses from 12. Their last 5 results read W, W, L, W, D, newest first.

What happened when Newcastle United and Aston Villa last met?

It ended Aston Villa 1, Newcastle United 3. In the last 2 meetings Newcastle United won 1 and Aston Villa won 1.

What is the best bet for Newcastle United vs Aston Villa?

Over 2.5 goals at 1.56, with a 64% chance. That price pays about 0.2% more than our fair price.

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