This is a crucial match for a Champions League spot. Aston Villa has been progressing well under Unai Emery, competing in European cups and improving their domestic form. Newcastle, after a disappointing Champions League campaign, is focused on securing a top-five finish. Both teams have similar goal-scoring and conceding stats, making this a tight contest, but Aston Villa's recent form and momentum suggest they have a slight edge.

Aston Villa’s matches average 2.97 goals per game, with 66% featuring both teams scoring.

Newcastle’s games average 3.1 goals, with their last 5 league wins including scorelines like 4-1 (vs Manchester United) and 5-0 (vs Crystal Palace).