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Premier League: Newcastle United vs Aston Villa
Kickoff Time: 2024-12-26 23:00 (HKT)
Source:REUTERS/Chris Radburn
Newcastle United achieved a convincing 4-0 away victory against Ipswich Town in their last match, marking their third consecutive win, showcasing excellent form. It is worth mentioning that Newcastle striker Alexander Isak has been in outstanding form recently, scoring a hat-trick in the last game. Newcastle typically employs a 4-3-3 formation, characterized by strong defense and quick counterattacks, which are hallmarks of the Magpies. They aim to break through the opponent’s defense with rapid advances down both flanks. Meanwhile, the midfielders actively intercept and contest for the ball, which helps relieve pressure on the backline. Additionally, Newcastle’s home performance has always been strong; this season, they have recorded seven wins, two draws, and two losses in 11 home matches, during which they have defeated heavyweights like Tottenham Hotspur, Chelsea, Arsenal, and drawn with Manchester City, showcasing their strong home momentum.
Aston Villa, on the other hand, managed to defeat Manchester City 2-1 at home in their last match and has also performed well recently, with four wins and one loss in their last five games. Aston Villa plays a 4-2-3-1 formation, and their efficient quick counterattacks are their specialty. Notably, their top scorer Jhon Duran, a Colombian forward, has scored in four consecutive matches, demonstrating his hot form. This season, Duran has played 25 matches for Aston Villa, scoring 12 goals, with only six of those being starts, and he has scored in every match where he has started. However, Aston Villa’s away performance has been relatively poor, with just one win and five losses in their last six away games, which contrasts sharply with their strong home record.
Overall, Newcastle and Aston Villa are evenly matched in terms of strength and both are in good form. However, Newcastle defeated Aston Villa twice last season, giving them a psychological edge. Considering Newcastle’s strong home performance and Aston Villa’s poor away record, Newcastle, benefiting from home advantage, is undoubtedly worth a closer look in this match.
Newcastle United’s Last 5 Games: WWWLD
24-12-21 Ipswich Town 0-4 Newcastle United
24-12-18 Newcastle United 3-1 Brentford
24-12-14 Newcastle United 4-0 Leicester City
24-12-07 Brentford 4-2 Newcastle United
24-12-05 Newcastle United 3-3 Liverpool
Aston Villa’s Last 5 Games: WLWWW
24-12-21 Aston Villa 2-1 Machester City
24-12-15 Nottingham Forest 2-1 Aston Villa
24-12-11 RB Leipzig 2-3 Aston Villa
24-12-07 Aston Villa 1-0 Southampton
24-12-05 Aston Villa 3-1 Brentford
Head To Head Record:
24-01-31 Aston Villa 1-3 Newcastle United
23-08-13 Newcastle United 5-1 Aston Villa
23-07-24 Newcastle United 3-3 Aston Villa
23-04-15 Aston Villa 3-0 Newcastle United
22-10-29 Newcastle United 4-0 Aston Villa
Prediction: Newcastle United to win