Newcastle vs Aston Villa Prediction & Betting Tips (26 December)

Newcastle are going through a dull period on a sporting level. Although they were able to dominate Brentford 2-1 last week to qualify for the semi-finals of the English League Cup, the Magpies lack consistency in the Premier League. After having accumulated 4 matches without winning, 2 draws, 2 defeats, they returned to success against Leicester 4-0 two weeks ago and had hopes of confirming last Saturday at poorly ranked Ipswich.  Aston Villa has been juggling the Premier League and the Champions League for several months.

An alternation which is going well for the Villans, virtually qualified directly for the round of 16 of the C1 and 7th in the championship, 5 points from the podium. The Birmingham-based side fell to Nottingham Forest 2-1 two weeks ago after beating Brentford 3-1 and Aston Villa 1-0. She prepared for this trip to Newcastle by hosting Manchester City last weekend. 

New match and new absences of number 1 goalkeeper Pope and defensive framework Botman, injured, to the great dismay of Newcastle. The Magpies must also give up the offensive Wilson as well as Krafth and Lascelles who only play supporting roles in this formation. Author of a double during the last reception in the league, Murphy is not Newcastle's number 1 danger in the offensive sector. A label that sticks to the skin of the Swedish international Isak, author of 7 goals in the Premier League. The visitors should still present themselves without the ineffective winger Bailey (no goals) and the executive midfielder Ramsey, not yet fit on the physically to return to competition.

These should be the only absences to impact Unai Emery. The Spanish technician will, however, be able to count on his executives who are Emiliano Martinez in goal, the English international Konsa in the defensive hinge or the Watkins - Duran doublet in attack. Duran, who has scored 11 goals in all competitions, has scored goals against Southampton and Nottingham Forest this month.