David Flower
Dailysports's expert
Aston Villa
Newcastle
The Saturday program of the 33rd round of the English Championship will conclude with a match at Villa Park, where the local Aston Villa will host Newcastle. I suggest betting on goals in this encounter with good odds.
Match preview
Aston Villa is on an excellent run — Unai Emery's squad has picked up cruising speed and delivered a four-match winning streak in the Premier League. Such an impressive stride hasn't been seen from the Birmingham side since last April. Three of these victories were secured away, all with clean sheets, while at home, Nottingham Forest was defeated (2:1).
The team has noticeably improved its game, which is already reflected in the standings: the Villans have cemented themselves in seventh place, with only a one-point gap from the fourth position. Looking more broadly, the statistics of the last 14 matches are impressive — only two defeats, with seven wins and five draws. Midweek, the Villans beat PSG in the Champions League playoffs (3:2), but it wasn't enough to advance to the semifinals.
Newcastle is currently on a roll — Eddie Howe's squad has produced a five-match winning streak, and in the last three games, they have simply torn their opponents apart. First, the Magpies rolled over Leicester (3:0) away, then put on a home show against Manchester United (4:1), and showed no mercy to Crystal Palace (5:0).
This striking series has allowed the club to climb to third place in the table, pulling away from pursuers by five points and firmly holding onto a spot in the Champions League zone. Moreover, Newcastle continues their uncompromising run in the Premier League — 18 matches in a row without draws (13 wins and 5 losses).
Probable lineups
- Aston Villa: Emiliano Martinez – Tyrone Mings, Matty Cash, Ezri Konsa, Ian Maatsen – Youri Tielemans, Amadou Onana – Morgan Rogers, Jacob Ramsey, Marco Asensio – Marcus Rashford
- Newcastle: Nick Pope – Kieran Trippier, Valentino Livramento, Fabian Schar, Dan Burn – Jacob Murphy, Bruno Guimaraes, Sandro Tonali – Alexander Isak, Harvey Barnes, Joelinton
Match facts and head-to-head
- Newcastle crushed their opponent in the first round at home with a score of 3:0
- The bet on "Total over 2.5" won in the last five matches of these teams
- The "both teams to score" option came through in three out of five matches
Prediction
Newcastle plays boldly, aggressively, and effectively, making it one of the most spectacular and dangerous teams in the league at this stage of the season. Aston Villa shows impressive form at Villa Park — the Birmingham side consistently delights fans with productive play. The team has scored at home in each of the last 12 Premier League matches, and in 11 of these encounters, they have scored at least twice. Our bet is "Total over 2.5" with odds of 1.69.
