2020-21 Premier League – Newcastle vs Aston Villa Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When does Newcastle vs Aston Villa kick off? Friday 12th March, 2021 – 20:00 (UK)
Where is Newcastle vs Aston Villa being played? St. James' Park, Newcastle upon Tyne
Where can I get tickets for Newcastle vs Aston Villa? Some clubs can now have some fans back in their stadiums so it is worth checking official club websites for the latest updates on the ticket situation
What TV channel is Newcastle vs Aston Villa on in the UK? BT Sport
Where can I stream Newcastle vs Aston Villa in the UK? BT Sport subscribers can stream the match live via the BT Sport website & app
THE TEAM NEWS
NEWCASTLE
PREDICTED XI (4-3-3): Dubravka; Krafth, Lascelles, Clark, Lewis; Willock, Shelvey, Hendrick; Murphy; Joelinton, Fraser
UNAVAILABLE: Schar (Injured), Wilson (Injured), Almiron (Injured), Saint-Maximin (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE:
ASTON VILLA
PREDICTED XI (4-2-3-1): Martinez; Cash, Konsa, Mings, Targett; Nakamba, McGinn; El Ghazi, Barkley, Traore; Watkins
UNAVAILABLE: Grealish (Injured), Wesley (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE: Hause (Injured)
THE PREDICTION
Newcastle 0-0 draw away at West Brom last weekend, combined with Fulham’s victory over Liverpool has the Magpies now just one point clear of the relegation zone. Steve Bruce’s side have failed to win in their last four league games and the pressure is on ahead of Aston Villa’s visit to St. James’ Park. The visitors have drifted away from the European places in recent weeks due to their inconsistency and results such as defeat to bottom-placed Sheffield Utd in their last away match, backed up by a turgid 0-0 draw vs Wolves at Villa Park last weekend. However, considering the injury plagued hosts are without a number of their key players offensively, Dean Smith’s men will be confident of bouncing back here. Despite that, under 2.5 goals scored over the course of this match should be favoured when taking into account Villa’s solidarity in defence and Newcastle having conceded just once in their last two games since the reintegration of goalkeeper Martin Dubravka into the Magpies starting line-up.
