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17 Oct 2026 17:30
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Newcastle United vs Aston Villa Predictions, Picks & Odds – 17/10/2026

Premier League · 7
17 Oct 2026 St. James' Park Louis Hecq

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Our prediction
1: Newcastle United to win
2.17 on 7bet · Confidence Medium
Odds recorded on 17 Oct 2026 at 18:52 · Odds are subject to change
Competition: Premier League
Stage: Regular Season, 7
Date: 17 Oct 2026
Time: 17:30 BST
Stadium: St. James' Park

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Newcastle United sit ninth in the Premier League table, their recent run a mixed bag of results that has included two wins, two draws, and a defeat across the last five fixtures. Matthias Jaissle's side have shown resilience at St. James' Park, where the Tyneside faithful continue to provide a formidable atmosphere. With eight points on the board and a level goal difference, the Magpies will view this home fixture as an opportunity to build momentum and climb the standings.

Aston Villa arrive on Tyneside in a precarious position, languishing in 16th place after collecting just four points from their opening matches. Only one victory in their last five outings, coupled with a goal difference of minus five, paints a concerning picture for Unai Emery. The return of Pau Torres, Matty Cash, and Boubacar Kamara to the matchday squad offers some encouragement, though the continued absence of Amadou Onana and Ian Maatsen leaves Villa short of their best.

The home win at 2.17 represents the strongest value on offer here. Newcastle have collected eight points from five matches, double Villa's tally, and their goal difference sits five goals healthier. At St. James' Park, where the Magpies tend to raise their intensity, that positional gap should translate into a tangible on-pitch advantage against a side struggling for consistency.

Aston Villa arrive with just one victory in their last five league outings and a goal difference of minus five. The absences of Amadou Onana and Ian Maatsen weaken Emery's midfield and defensive options, even as Pau Torres and Boubacar Kamara edge closer to full fitness. That fragility on the road makes backing the hosts a logical step.

Goals could flow given Villa's defensive vulnerabilities, making over 2.5 goals at 1.53 an appealing secondary selection. Newcastle's attack has shown enough bite at home, and Villa's leaky backline has contributed to that negative goal difference. Both teams to score at 1.45 also merits consideration, though the primary pick remains a Newcastle victory.

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Trends to Know about Newcastle United vs Aston Villa

  • Newcastle boast double Villa's points tally
  • Villa won just once in five
  • Visitors carry a minus-five goal difference

Form & Statistics: Newcastle United vs Aston Villa

Newcastle United

Recent form

LWLDW
Wins2/5 (40%)
Draws1/5 (20%)
Losses2/5 (40%)

Season statistics (5)

3.9Total goals
83%Both teams score
1.7Goals scored
2.2Goals conceded

Aston Villa

Recent form

DWLDL
Wins1/5 (20%)
Draws2/5 (40%)
Losses2/5 (40%)

Season statistics (5)

2.8Total goals
50%Both teams score
1Goals scored
1.8Goals conceded
StatisticNewcastle UnitedAston Villa
Last 5 results2W 1D 2L·1W 2D 2L
Avg goals scored1.7·1.0
Avg goals conceded2.2·1.8
Under 2.5 (last 5)1/5·2/5
H2H, last 5 meetings2 Newcastle United · 1 Draws · 2 Aston Villa
Probable lineup

Lineups: Newcastle United vs Aston Villa

Newcastle United

4-3-3
  1. 1 Pope
  2. 2 Trippier
  3. 3 Schar
  4. 4 Botman
  5. 5 Hall
  6. 6 Tonali
  7. 7 Miley
  8. 8 Willock
  9. 9 Murphy
  10. 10 Wissa
  11. 11 Gordon
  • William Osula (injury)
  • Dan Burn (injury)
  • Joelinton (injury)
  • Tino Livramento (injury)
  • Ewen Jaouen (Hamstring injury, expected out for two months.)

Aston Villa

4-2-3-1
  1. 1 Suzuki
  2. 2 Cash
  3. 3 Lindelöf
  4. 4 Mings
  5. 5 Ruggeri
  6. 6 Kamara
  7. 7 Barkley
  8. 8 Garnacho
  9. 9 Buendia
  10. 10 Manzambi
  11. 11 Abraham
  • Jackson
  • Mbaye
  • Bogarde
  • Wright
  • Hemmings
  • Ian Maatsen (injury)
  • Taylor Harwood-Bellis (suspended)
  • Amadou Onana (injury)
  • John McGinn (Knee injury, expected back in about a month.)

Low confidence

Villa's 4-2-3-1 is well-sourced across multiple outlets, while Newcastle's 4-3-3 rests on a single speculative source from early October, so Howe's precise shape carries more uncertainty than usual. The tactical contrast is nonetheless intriguing: Kamara and Barkley offering Villa a composed double pivot against a Magpies midfield built around Tonali's energy.

For Newcastle, the wide threat of Gordon and Murphy will be central to stretching Villa's backline, while Garnacho on the opposite flank gives Unai Emery's side genuine pace in transition. Both formations suggest an open, direct contest, though the reliability gap in the lineup information means St James' Park could yet see a different-looking home side at kickoff.

Newcastle United vs Aston Villa: Head-to-Head

Newcastle United 40 % Draws 20 % Aston Villa 40 %

Average statistics (recent meetings)

2.8Total goals
40%Both teams score
1.6Home goals
1.2Away goals
60%Over 2.5 goals
40%Under 2.5 goals

How to Watch Newcastle United vs Aston Villa Match?

What time is Newcastle United vs Aston Villa?

Newcastle United host Aston Villa at St. James' Park on Saturday 17 October 2026, with kickoff set for 17:30 BST.

Where is Newcastle United vs Aston Villa being played?

This fixture takes place at St. James' Park in Newcastle upon Tyne.

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