Newcastle vs Aston Villa Prediction & Tips
Newcastle have secured a resounding 3-0 victory over PSV in the UEFA Champions League, a perfect response after failing to score in their previous two matches, including a frustrating goalless draw against Premier League bottom side Wolves last weekend, which left them in eighth place. Eddie Howe’s side are brimming with confidence, having not lost in their last eight league games at St James’ Park (six wins, two draws). The Magpies can start the year with three consecutive Premier League home wins for the first time since 2012, when the last game in that run was against Villa.
However, that Villa side is a far cry from the current one, as Unai Emery has led the team to third place in the table, despite an unexpected 1-0 defeat to Everton last weekend. The Villains put that setback behind them by beating Fenerbahçe 1-0 to secure their place in the UEFA Europa League round of 16 on Thursday. Now, the Birmingham club are seven points behind leaders Arsenal after a slight dip in form in the league, with just one win in their last four games (1 draw, 2 defeats), and are in danger of going three away games without a win for the first time since September (1 draw, 1 defeat).
BOTH TEAMS TO SCORE @ 1.50
