The Premier League kicks off its opening weekend with a high-profile clash as Aston Villa host Newcastle United at Villa Park on August 16th, 2025. Read our preview for the Aston Villa vs Newcastle United match.
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Betting Preview for Aston Villa vs Newcastle United
- Venue: Villa Park
- Date: 16th August, 2025
- Time: 17:30
- Teams to play: Aston Villa vs Newcastle United
- Odds as provided by 1XBet
Betting On Aston Villa
- 1XBet Spread: 0
- 1XBet Moneyline: 2.294
- 1XBet Over/Under: Under 2.5
Aston Villa secured a sixth-place finish in the Premier League last season and have continued their positive momentum under Unai Emery. The Villans wrapped up pre-season with a comfortable 2-0 win over Villarreal last week, displaying composure in attack and stability in defence.
Villa have shown steady improvement in recent months and will be looking to make a strong statement at home in their opening fixture. With home advantage and a confident squad, they will fancy their chances of taking all three points.
Betting On Newcastle United
- 1XBet Spread: 0
- 1XBet Moneyline: 3.025
- 1XBet Over/Under: Under 2.5
Newcastle United enjoyed a stellar 2024/25 campaign, finishing fifth and cementing themselves as a top-six contender. However, their preparations for the new season took a hit with a 2-0 defeat to Atletico Madrid in their last outing, exposing a few defensive vulnerabilities.
Anthony Gordon has been a bright spark for the Magpies and will be key if they are to leave Villa Park with a result. Newcastle will be aiming to shake off their final pre-season setback and start their league campaign on a positive note.
MatchPlug Prediction For Aston Villa vs Newcastle United
Both sides have made big strides in recent years and will expect to compete for European places again this season. Villa’s home advantage gives them a slight edge, but Newcastle’s attacking threat means this could be a close battle.
With both teams evenly matched, a share of the spoils looks a likely outcome.
Final Prediction: Draw
