There was no sobbing on the Tyne this week as Newcastle continued their good UEFA Champions League form during the week, with a 3-0 win over Dutch side PSV.
The same PSV that dismantled Liverpool at Anfield earlier this season and the same Newcastle that failed to register a shot on target until the final 10 minutes of last weekend’s 0-0 draw away to Wolves.
It has always been apparent that Tyneside is a tough place to go, but that has been clearer than ever this season.
It is like manager Eddie Howe places attribute cards on his players when they arrive at St James’ Park, like it’s FIFA Ultimate Team.
Perhaps showing my age a little bit, as attribute cards are no longer a thing, but anyway, what is clear is that Aston Villa have a tough challenge ahead of them.
Manager Unai Emery’s side enjoyed a ‘good ebening’ in Istanbul on Thursday, when they defeated Fenerbahce 1-0 in the UEFA Europa League.
They will head to the North East looking to bounce back to form domestically, following their 1-0 loss at home to Everton in their latest English Premier League match.
What are the best bets for Newcastle vs Aston Villa?
Newcastle’s fine home record this season provides all the more optimism needed to back them to get the job done.
Though they too played midweek, the Magpies have had an extra day’s rest than Aston Villa. They also didn’t have to travel to the back end of Europe.
A potentially jaded Villa side could still cause Newcastle problems, though, and both teams to score has been a constant trend in this fixture, as well as in Newcastle’s home matches.
Much to the disappointment of card backers, the away side will be without both John McGinn and Boubacar Kamara, whilst Newcastle’s Bruno Guimaraes is a doubt after he was forced off through injury during the week.
With Guimaraes missing, Newcastle aren’t just missing a little ‘radgie’, they’re also missing their most creative player.
However, the form of Harvey Barnes in particular should be enough to cause Villa problems, as Newcastle look to continue their good record against them.
Where can I watch Newcastle vs Aston Villa?
For viewers in the USA, Sunday’s match will be shown live and exclusively on Peacock. Kick off is at 9:00 EST.
Supporters in the UK will be able to watch this match on Sky Sports. It is part one of their Super Sunday programme, kicking off 14:00.
| Country | How to watch | Kick-off time |
|---|---|---|
| USA | Peacock (live and exclusively) | 9:00am EST (Sunday) |
| UK | Sky Sports (Super Sunday) | 14:00 GMT (Sunday) |
What is Newcastle’s current form?
W-W-L-D-W
What is Aston Villa’s current form?
W-D-W-L-W
What were the results of the last five head-to-head matches between Newcastle and Aston Villa?
16/08/25 – Aston Villa 0-0 Newcastle (EPL)
19/04/25 – Aston Villa 4-1 Newcastle (EPL)
26/12/24 – Newcastle 3-0 Aston Villa(EPL)
30/01/24 – Aston Villa 1-3 Newcastle (EPL)
12/08/23 – Newcastle 5-1 Aston Villa (EPL)
What is Newcastle’s predicted team?
Pope – Trippier, Thiaw, Botman, Hall – Miley, Tonali, Joelinton – Gordon, Wissa, Barnes
Injured: Schar, Lascelles, Livramento, Murphy
Doubt: Guimaraes, Krafth, Burn, Osula
What is Aston Villa’s predicted team?
Bizot – Cash, Konsa, Torres, Maatsen – Tielemans, Onana – Sancho, Rogers, Buendia – Watkins
Injured: Barkley, Kamara, McGinn
Doubt: Martinez
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