Robert Sykes
Dailysports's expert
Aston Villa
Newcastle
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On April 19, 2025, at Villa Park in Birmingham, the 33rd round of the English Premier League will feature a clash between Aston Villa and Newcastle. I suggest betting on goals in this encounter.
Aston Villa
Unai Emery's side almost pulled off a miracle in their Champions League quarter-final second leg against PSG this week. After conceding two early goals, Aston Villa not only equalized but also took the lead, keeping their chances of forcing extra time alive until the final minutes. However, despite their efforts, the Parisians held firm.
Now the team will aim to secure a Champions League spot through the league. Frankly, this Aston Villa deserves to return to the European stage.
Aston Villa's form is truly impressive. Over the last 11 matches, the team has claimed 10 victories with just one defeat. They are only 1 point shy of the Champions League zone, and the clash with the Magpies will be one of the key fixtures in this part of the season.
Newcastle
Newcastle continues to delight their fans with excellent results. The team has put together a six-match winning streak, including a triumph at Wembley in the League Cup final. In their last two matches, the Magpies scored nine goals and conceded just one, showcasing their potent attacking prowess and solid defense.
Thanks to this surge, Newcastle has climbed to third place in the standings, overtaking several rivals. The season's goal is clear — secure a Champions League spot, but the battle for the available positions is intensifying. One of their direct competitors is Aston Villa, trailing by just five points. This makes the upcoming encounter crucial and highly significant from a tournament perspective.
Probable lineups
- Aston Villa: Martinez; Cash, Konsa, Torres, Digne; Onana, Tielemans; Rodgers, Ramsey, Asensio, Rashford
- Newcastle: Pope, Livramento, Burn, Schär, Trippier, Bruno, Joelinton, Tonali, Barnes, Murphy, Isak
Match facts and H2H
- Aston Villa has lost only once at home in the current league campaign.
- Newcastle is among the top three EPL teams for points gained in away matches.
- The bet "both teams to score" has consistently won in Aston Villa's last eight home league matches.
- In the first round, Newcastle confidently defeated Villa at St. James' Park, securing a clean 3-0 victory.
- The last six head-to-head meetings between the teams have consistently seen the "over 2.5 goals" bet win. During this period, Newcastle has won four times, Villa once, and there was one draw.
Prediction
Undoubtedly, the match will be the highlight of the round. Both teams are in form and both need a win. I suggest betting on goals in this encounter. Our pick is "over 2.5 goals" with odds of 1.64.
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