Aston Villa vs Newcastle football, 18:30 on August 16: Unconventional victory!

Football judgment Aston Villa vs Newcastle in the first round of the Premier League 2025/26 took place at 18:30 on August 16. Bongdaplus analyzes forces information, expected squad, house odds, and prediction.

Analysis of Aston Villa vs Newcastle

After finishing the Premier League at 6th place and twice moved deep at the Cup tournament, Aston Villa really wanted to find a way to build another successful season. After booting summer with consecutive failures, they completed the unbeaten tour in the US before returning to West Midlands with a 4-0 victory over Roma.

Last week, Villa ended a tense friendly schedule by losing to Marseille but beating Emery's former club Villarreal, and now they will return to Villa Park. With an average of more than 2 points per game in the domestic tournament, Birmingham Club only lost once at Villa Park. Villa is unbeaten in 21 home games in all competitions, winning all the last 8 matches.

That not only represents the longest sublimation series since the mid-1970s, but Villa also won 5 of the last 6 home games against Newcastle, including convincing 4-1 victory in April.

Of course, Newcastle wants to recall the memories when they have caused a defeat on the opening day for “Villans” in 2023, with a 5-1 victory at St James' Park.

Since entering the mid -season break, it is a difficult summer in Tyside, with a lot of personnel instability. Moreover, Newcastle did not win any friendly matches, lost to Celtic, Arsenal, collective K-League stars, Atletico next to them with Espanyol and Tottenham.

Information of the latest Aston Villa vs Newcastle

Unai Emery may have lost Marco Asensio, Marcus Rashford and Axel Disasi, but Aston Villa still retains his frame. Emiliano Martinez and Morgan Rogers remain, while Ollie Watkins is still ready to serve Emery. Effective in the pre -season period, he scored in all 4 home games in the Premier League against Newcastle, with a total of 7 contributions to the goal.

However, Martinez was suspended because of the red card at Old Trafford last season; Ross Barkley and Andres Garcia were injured, while Rogers were struggling with ankle.

Meanwhile, Newcastle added Aaron Ramsdale, Anthony Elanga and Malick Thiaw to the squad, but Alexander Isak – who scored 11 goals in the last 13 away games in the Premier League – still could not play. In addition, Joe Wilock was eliminated from the match due to heel injury, and Anthony Gordon was racing with time to have enough physical strength.

The expected squad of Aston Villa vs Newcastle

Aston Villa (4-4-2): Bizot; Cash, Konsa, Mings, Digne; Kamara, Tielemans; Malen, McGinn, Rogers; Watkins

Newcastle (4-3-3): Pope; Trippier, Schar, Burn, Livrangeento; Guimaraes, Tonali, Joelinton; Elanga, Gordon, Barnes

Aston Villa vs Newcastle

Total even goals: The last 8/10 matches of Aston Villa have an even goal. The last 4/6 matches of Newcastle also shared the same script.

Fortune of the first half: The last 4/5 matches between the two teams with at least 2 goals 1. 4/6 of Newcastle's last match also shared the same script.

Both teams scored: The last 4/5 confrontations between Aston Villa and Newcastle witnessed both teams scoring. The last 5/7 matches of Aston Villa have the same script. At home, Aston Villa scored in the last 19 official matches in all competitions. Meanwhile, Newcastle is not a medium when it is only in the last 3/17 away matches.

Football expert predicts the Aston Villa vs Newcastle

According to former player Michael Owen, Aston Villa will create countless difficulties when playing at home. However, Newcastle with his bravery will not leave empty hands.