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The Premier League returns to the fold with another set of matches this week as Newcastle United lock horns with Unai Emery's Aston Villa side in a crucial encounter at St. James' Park on Thursday. Both teams have good players in their ranks and will want to win this game.
Newcastle United vs Aston Villa Preview
Aston Villa are currently in sixth place in the Premier League standings and have stepped up to the plate over the past year. The away side stunned Manchester City with a 2-1 victory last week and will be confident ahead of this fixture.
Newcastle United, on the other hand, are in eighth place in the league table at the moment and have been fairly impressive in recent weeks. The Magpies thrashed Ipswich Town by a 4-0 margin in their previous game and will look to achieve a similar result this week.
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Newcastle United vs Aston Villa Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Newcastle United have a good historical record against Aston Villa and have won 75 out of the 173 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to Aston Villa's 59 victories.
- Newcastle United are unbeaten in their last 15 matches at home against Aston Villa in the Premier League, with their previous such defeat coming by a 3-0 margin in April 2005.
- Aston Villa have lost four of their last five matches against Newcastle United in the Premier League and suffered defeat in both their league games against the Magpies last season.
- Newcastle United and Aston Villa have lost more matches on Boxing Day than any other team in the history of the Premier League.
- Aston Villa have lost each of their last three matches on Boxing Day in the Premier League.
Newcastle United vs Aston Villa Prediction
Newcastle United have managed to find their form over the past week and have scored 11 goals in their last three matches in all competitions. Alexander Isak has been excellent for the Magpies and will look to add to his burgeoning goal tally this week.
Aston Villa have a formidable squad at their disposal and have managed to hold their own in the Premier League this season. Both teams are evenly matched at the moment and could play out a draw in this fixture.
Prediction: Newcastle United 2-2 Aston Villa
Newcastle United vs Aston Villa Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Draw
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: Newcastle United to score first - Yes
