Only goal difference separated Aston Villa and Newcastle in last season’s Premier League table, with the Magpies just shading the race for fifth spot and a place in the Champions League.
However, Villa maintained a fine home record against United, with April’s 4-1 romp giving them a fifth win from the last six meetings in the Midlands.
With the visitors having had to endure a frustrating summer transfer window, 6/5 for the hosts to oblige once more is our first Aston Villa vs Newcastle prediction.
Aston Villa v Newcastle Odds
Aston Villa v Newcastle Betting Odds – Premier League 2025/26
Result | Odds | Chance |
|---|---|---|
Aston Villa | 6/5 | 45.5% |
Newcastle | 2/1 | 33.3% |
Draw | 5/2 | 28.6% |
Hosts Aston Villa are the 6/5 favourites to get their 2025/26 Premier League campaign off to a winning start. Visitors Newcastle will have a tough task on their hands to get the 3 points, according to our oddsmakers, as they are 2/1 to come out on top in Saturday’s early Premier League game. Meanwhile, the draw could prove value at odds of 5/2.
*Odds are correct at the time of writing, but subject to change.
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Aston Villa v Newcastle Result – PL 25/26
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How to Watch Villa v Newcastle
How to watch Villa vs Newcastle
TNT Sports will be broadcasting Saturday’s early fixture, with the game kicking off at 12.30 BST.
Form Guide
Aston Villa vs Newcastle form guide
Unai Emery’s men were much better in front of their own fans last term, tasting defeat just once at this venue, compared to nine losses on the road.
Manchester City, Chelsea and Nottingham Forest were other top-seven teams to be beaten here.
Marcus Rashford and Marco Asensio did not have loan spells extended, but versatile Nice forward Evann Guessand has been brought in for just over £25million and is expected to make an instant impact.
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Aston Villa v Newcastle First Goalscorer
Otherwise, Villa look set to rely on a settled squad to keep them in the upper echelons of the table. However, former Brest goalkeeper Marco Bizot may come in for the suspended Emiliano Martinez here.
Sunday’s 2-0 triumph over Villarreal completed a decent set of friendly results, which also featured a 4-0 drubbing of Roma.
Such a high-profile opener may be tight early on, but a BOYLE Sports price boost of 5/1 (was 9/2) for Draw HT/Villa FT appeals from the Aston Villa vs Newcastle odds.
Newcastle fans will be happy with the £55m capture of Anthony Elanga from Nottingham Forest, but United’s summer has been dominated by speculation over the future of Alexander Isak.
Potential replacements have been snapped up by other clubs, and Eddie Howe admitted the mood in the camp has been affected by the star striker's absence.
Following Saturday’s 2-0 friendly loss to Atletico Madrid at St James' Park, the head coach said: "There have been challenges this summer that we haven't faced before and the general feeling in the group has been down, especially early in pre-season."
The Magpies have gone six warm-up matches without a win, and it will be tough to quickly turn things around at a tough venue like Villa Park.
Villa v Newcastle Head-to-Head Record
Aston Villa vs Newcastle head-to-head record
As already stated, Villa have enjoyed plenty of success in this match-up on home turf – and much of that has been down to Ollie Watkins.
The 29-year-old England striker struck in the opening minute of last season’s meeting here and has scored five times in four appearances against Newcastle at Villa Park.
Watkins broke the deadlock against Villarreal over the weekend and will be first on the list for most goalscorer bets again here.
Betting Tips
Aston Villa v Newcastle Betting Tips
BOYLE Sports Price Boost: Draw HT/Aston Villa FT – 11/2
Ollie Watkins First goalscorer – 9/2
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