Newcastle United (ninth) and Aston Villa (third) are both in the top half of the table, and they square off in the Premier League on Sunday. For our prediction on this matchup, read on.
In the Premier League, Newcastle has put up 32 goals in 22 games (11th in league), and Aston Villa has given up 25 in 22 matches (fourth). Aston Villa has scored 33 goals in 22 games this season (eighth in Premier League), and Newcastle has allowed 27 goals in 22 games (eighth in league). Newcastle has outscored opponents 32-27, and its +5 goal differential is sixth in the Premier League. Aston Villa’s goal difference (+8) is fourth in the Premier League.
Last time out, Newcastle drew 0-0 away from home against Wolverhampton Wanderers, taking 11 shots and outshooting Wolverhampton by five. Newcastle failed to score, with Nick Woltemade leading the team in shots with two, against Wolverhampton. In its most recent game on Jan. 18, Aston Villa was handed a 1-0 home loss to Everton FC, while registering nine more shots than Everton FC. Morgan Rogers had a team-high five shots in the club’s scoreless effort.
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| Moneyline Favorite | Moneyline Underdog | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newcastle +104 | Aston Villa +256 | 2.5 | -157 | +123 |
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Newcastle vs. Aston Villa Prediction & Pick
- Moneyline Pick: Aston Villa +256
- Total Pick: Over 2.5 goals
- Score Prediction: Aston Villa 2, Newcastle 1
Newcastle vs. Aston Villa Match Info
- Match Day: Sunday, January 25, 2026
- Match Time: 9 a.m. ET
- Location: Newcastle, England
- Stadium: St. James’ Park
- TV: NBCSN (DirecTV SAT (DVB-S)), Peacock Premium
- Live Boxscore: FOX Sports
Newcastle’s Moneyline Performance
- Newcastle has been favored in 16 matches this season, and went 8-3-5.
- Thus far this season, Newcastle (+104) has been at least this big a favorite 10 times, and went 7-2-1.
- The likelihood of Newcastle winning this match is 49.0%, based on the moneyline.
Newcastle’s Key Players
Newcastle’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | Home/Away | Result | Score | Shots | Opp. Shots |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wolverhampton | 1/18/2026 | A | D | 0-0 | 11 | 6 |
| Leeds | 1/7/2026 | H | W | 4-3 | 17 | 11 |
| Crystal Palace | 1/4/2026 | H | W | 2-0 | 9 | 10 |
| Burnley | 12/30/2025 | A | W | 3-1 | 19 | 15 |
| Manchester United | 12/26/2025 | A | L | 1-0 | 13 | 10 |
Aston Villa’s Moneyline Performance
- Aston Villa has been an underdog eight times this season, and went 5-1-2.
- Aston Villa (+256) has been at least this big an underdog in five games, and won three.
- Aston Villa has a 28.1% chance of winning this match, based on the moneyline.
Aston Villa’s Key Players
Aston Villa’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | Home/Away | Result | Score | Shots | Opp. Shots |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Everton | 1/18/2026 | H | L | 1-0 | 18 | 9 |
| Crystal Palace | 1/7/2026 | A | D | 0-0 | 13 | 7 |
| Nottingham Forest | 1/3/2026 | H | W | 3-1 | 11 | 7 |
| Arsenal | 12/30/2025 | A | L | 4-1 | 9 | 19 |
| Chelsea | 12/27/2025 | A | W | 2-1 | 12 | 15 |
FOX Sports created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
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