Date of Tips: 21/01/2026
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Newcastle United FC
v Aston Villa FC 
St James' Park
Premier League Matchday 23 
25-01-2026 14:00
Newcastle Form
Aston Villa Form
Newcastle vs Aston Villa at St James’ Park on January 25th, with 14:00pm kick-off. You’ve got two clubs chasing big goals in the Premier League, and both will fancy their chances. This Newcastle vs Aston Villa prediction dives into the team news, likely lineups, and how these two sides actually match up on the day.
Let’s start with Newcastle. Eddie Howe has built a side that feeds off energy and intensity. High tempo, aggressive pressing, and plenty of width.
In terms of availability, Jacob Murphy could be back in the squad after a minor hamstring issue. Tino Livramento remains sidelined with a hamstring injury, while Fabian Schär is out longer-term after ankle surgery.
Bruno Guimarães, now firmly established as one of the league’s standout midfielders, runs the show here. He’s 28, in his prime, and plays like it. He’s also the main man for penalties when he’s on the pitch. Kieran Trippier usually handles set-pieces when selected, but Guimarães still takes responsibility from the spot. Anthony Gordon and Harvey Barnes bring pace, while Nick Pope, experienced and vocal, anchors things from the back.
Unai Emery for Villa remains one of the sharpest tactical minds in European football. Villa are disciplined, clever without the ball, and ruthless when space opens up.
Villa will be without Boubacar Kamara as he continues his recovery from a knee injury. Ross Barkley also remains out. Amadou Onana is close to returning but likely won’t feature here. Still, there’s plenty of quality available. Ollie Watkins leads the line and is Villa’s first-choice penalty taker. On free-kicks, Emiliano Buendía and Youri Tielemans usually share duties, depending on angle and distance.
Newcastle (4-3-3):
Pope, Miley, Thiaw, Botman, Hall, Guimarães, Tonali, Ramsey, Barnes, Gordon, Woltemade
Aston Villa (4-2-3-1):
Martínez, Cash, Konsa, Torres, Digne, Tielemans, McGinn, Rodgers, Buendía, Sancho, Watkins
Midfield could decide everything. Guimarães and Tonali against McGinn and Tielemans is a proper Premier League scrap. Out wide, Gordon versus Cash feels like a duel you’ll want to keep an eye on. And when Watkins pulls into those channels, Newcastle’s centre-backs will need to stay switched on.
This feels like a game where both sides have spells. Newcastle will push. Villa will respond. Chances should come at both ends without either team completely losing their shape.
Honestly, this has draw written all over it. Newcastle’s home edge balances nicely against Villa’s structure and game management. Neither side tends to panic. Neither throws caution to the wind. A point wouldn’t shock anyone, and it wouldn’t hurt either camp too much.
Match Prediction: Draw. Bet with bet365.
A score draw feels about right. Both teams finding moments, but neither able to fully take control. To narrow things down to an exact scoreline, our correct score tips point toward a 1-1 stalemate.
Correct Score Prediction: Newcastle 1-1 Aston Villa. Bet with bet365.
This doesn’t scream goal-fest, but it doesn’t feel cagey either. You’d expect goals, just not chaos. Think steady pressure, patient build-up, and quality rather than volume.
Over/Under Prediction: Under 2.5 Goals. Bet with bet365.
If you’re looking to build something for this match, think along the lines of both teams contributing and the game staying competitive throughout. Other sensible angles that fit the narrative include goals arriving in both halves, a tight margin either way, and neither side completely dominating possession for long spells.
Bet Builder Tip: Draw, under 3.5 goals, and Ollie Watkins to score anytime. Bet with bet365.
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It looks tight. A draw feels like the most balanced outcome based on how both teams play.
Kick-off is at 14:00 UK time on January 25th, 2026.
The match takes place at St James’ Park in Newcastle.
A score draw seems the most realistic outcome.
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