Newcastle vs Aston Villa prediction & betting tips – 26/12/2024

Match Facts

The upcoming match between Newcastle and Aston Villa is set for December 26, 2024 at 3:00 PM. The venue for this encounter is St. James' Park in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. A. Taylor has been appointed as the referee for this match.

• The probability of winning for Newcastle is 40%. The probability of a draw between Newcastle and Aston Villa is 24%. The probability of winning for Aston Villa is 35%.
• Our calculations suggest a 70% chance that both teams will find the back of the net, with a 30% possibility that at least one side will keep a clean sheet.
• There's a 60% likelihood of seeing more than 2.5 goals in this encounter, while the odds of a lower-scoring affair (under 2.5 goals) stand at 40%.
• The most recent encounter between these two sides took place on January 30, 2024, where Aston Villa won against Newcastle with a score of 1-3
• Looking at the last five head-to-head encounters, Newcastle has emerged victorious 3 time(s), Aston Villa has claimed 1 win(s), and 1 match(es) ended in a stalemate. Newcastle has averaged 3 goals per game, while Aston Villa has netted an average of 1.6 goals.
• In the current Premier League standings, Newcastle occupies the 8th spot, while Aston Villa sits in 6th place.
• Newcastle's performance in the Premier League this season shows 7 victories, 5 defeats, and 5 draws. They've maintained an average of 1.6 goals scored and 1.2 goals conceded per match.
• Aston Villa has recorded 8 wins, 5 losses, and 4 draws in the Premier League this season. Their offensive output stands at 1.5 goals per game, while defensively they've allowed an average of 1.5 goals.
• Examining Newcastle's last five outings, they have won 3 times, lost 1 times and drawn 1 times. They have scored an average of 3.2 goals per match and conceded 1.6 goals.
• Aston Villa's form over their previous five matches shows they have won 4 times, lost 1 times and drawn 0 times. They have scored an average of 2 goals per match and conceded 1.2 goals.
• Leading the goal-scoring charts for Newcastle is A. Isak, who has found the net 10 times this season.
• J. Durán stands out as Aston Villa's most prolific scorer, having notched up 7 goals in the current campaign.
• Newcastle will be without the services of: E. Krafth (Shoulder Injury), J. Lascelles (Knee Injury), N. Pope (Knee Injury), C. Wilson (Thigh Injury), S. Botman (Injury)
• Aston Villa faces selection challenges with the following players unavailable: J. Ramsey (Hamstring Injury)