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Aston Villa vs Newcastle Predictions - Goals expected at Villa Park

Ralph Staniforth

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Last updated: 18 Apr 2025

Ralph Staniforth 18 Apr 2025

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Villa and Newcastle in superb form, both scoring heavily.
Aston Villa eyeing Champions League and FA Cup spots.
Newcastle's Harvey Barnes on fire with multiple recent goals.

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Newcastle's Harvey Barnes scored against Crystal Palace on Wednesday (Getty)

Aston Villa vs Newcastle Predictions

Both of these sides are in superb form at the moment and scoring goals aplenty. Expect BTTS and over 2.5 goals.

Aston Villa vs Newcastle Predictions
Head to Head
Aston Villa Form
Aston Villa Injuries & Team News
Newcastle Form
Newcastle Injuries & Team News

Aston Villa have seen over 2.5 goals in 7 consecutive games.
Aston Villa have seen BTTS in 3 of their last 4 matches.
Aston Villa have seen over 2.5 goals in 5 consecutive games against Newcastle.
Aston Villa have seen BTTS in 2 of their last 3 against Newcastle.
Newcastle have seen over 4.5 goals in their last 2 matches.
Newcastle’s Harvey Barnes has scored 4 goals in his last 3 games.

Head to Head

In 174 previous encounters, Newcastle have won 76 and Villa 59. There have been 39 draws.

Aston Villa Form

Aston Villa have won nine of their last 10 in all competitions. The Midlands club remain in contention for a Champions League qualification spot and the FA Cup this season.

Villa won seven in a row from February to early March and scored 17 goals. Unai Emery’s side eventually lost 3-1 at PSG and replied with a 3-0 league triumph at Southampton.

The Villans almost produced a stunning Champions League comeback and beat PSG 3-2 on Tuesday. Villa trailed 2-0 after 27 minutes before Youri Tielemans, John McGinn and Ezri Konsa scored to seal the win.

Aston Villa Injuries & Team News

Villa have no injuries and suspensions here.

Captain John McGinn has scored twice and made one assist in his last two appearances.

Newcastle Form

Eddie Howe’s Newcastle are among the Premier League’s most in-form sides, taking 15 points from six games. The Toon have been deadly in front of goal during this run, scoring 15.

Newcastle also beat Liverpool 2-1 in the EFL Cup final during their six-match winning run in all competitions. League victories against Brentford 2-1, Leicester 3-0 and Man United 4-1 followed, with Barnes scoring three goals.

The Magpies secured another big win on Wednesday and thrashed Crystal Palace 5-0 at home. Jacob Murphy, Harvey Barnes, Fabian Schär and Alexander Isak got on the scoresheet as Newcastle had 2.33 XG.

Newcastle Injuries & Team News

Defensive trio Jamaal Lascelles, Sven Botman and Lewis Hall are out.

Harvey Barnes and Jacob Murphy have a combined 11 goal contributions in Newcastle’s last four matches.

Verdict

Aston Villa v Newcastle

Villa and Newcastle are playing with confidence and look dangerous in attack. Another high-scorer is anticipated here and in-form Harvey Barnes can also get on the scoresheet.

BTTS Yes

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