ASTON VILLA vs NEWCASTLE UNITED
Monday 25thNovember 2000hrs
Football – England – Premier League
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Odds: 1.75 (odds taken 00:32 GMT, 24 November )
Monday night football in the Premier League makes a return with Aston Villa taking on Newcastle United as the betting tips continue at Villa Park.
Aston Villa vs Newcastle United Live Stats & Betting Odds
Aston Villa Prediction – Can Aston Villa avoid fourth defeat on trot?
Monday night’s hosts, Aston Villa, were handed a third defeat on the trot in the west midlands local derby away at Wolves just before the international break, so Villa manager, Dean Smith, will no doubt be desperate for his side to halt this losing streak against Newcastle United.
Earlier defeats to Manchester City 3-0 away and a 2-1 loss at home to Liverpool were expected but the loss to near neighbours Wolves has further compounded Aston Villa’s problems and the hosts now sit just above the relegation zone and 1 point above third from bottom club, Norwich City.
Successful results have been sporadic for Aston Villa as they’d registered back-to-back wins over Norwich City 5-1 away and a 2-1 home win against Brighton, but their inconsistent nature continues to prevail, so therefore the straight win markets should be avoided.
Instead, 8 of Aston Villa’s 12 matches to date have seen both teams score, while at Villa Park, 4 of Aston Villa’s 6 matches have also seen both teams hit the back of the net. In addition, Villa will be desperate to make home advantage count here in order to pull away from the relegation zone.
Newcastle United Prediction – Can Newcastle win three on trot?
Back-to-back wins against West Ham 3-2 away from home and a 2-1 home win over Bournemouth sent Newcastle United and manager, Steve Bruce, into the international break in an upbeat and confident mood and they’ll be looking to pick up where they left off at Villa Park on Monday night.
The Magpies have suffered just 1 defeat out of their last 5 matches overall in the Premier League which was a narrow 1-0 defeat away at Chelsea, but a 1-0 home win over Bruce’s old employers, Manchester United, along with a point against Wolves in a 1-1 draw have helped lift Newcastle United away from immediate relegation danger.
However, with an away record of 2-0-4 6/14 it would appear to be a risky option to back Newcastle United for all three points in this clash, especially having already suffered defeats at Norwich City, Liverpool, Leicester City and Chelsea, but 3 of their 6 away matches have seen both teams score and the visitors will be confident they can breach this leaky Aston Villa defence.
Key-Facts – Aston Villa vs Newcastle United
- 8 of Aston Villa’s 12 matches overall to date have seen both teams score
- Newcastle United have lost just 1 of their last 5 matches overall in the EPL
- 3 of Newcastle’s 6 away matches have seen both teams score
Betting Tips Verdict
Both teams will fancy their chances of winning this one and will be keen to pull away from the bottom three so we could see both score here tonight.
