Aston Villa vs Newcastle United prediction 30.01.2024

• Competition: Premier League
• Date: 30th January 2024
• Kickoff: 20:15 UTC / 21:15 CET
• Venue: Villa Park

Aston Villa will be fighting to maintain their hopes of remaining in the top four during their big Premier League showdown against Newcastle United at Villa Park this Tuesday.

Within a year, Aston Villa has transformed from a team battling relegation to one competing for a Champions League spot. This dramatic turnaround followed the dismissal of Steven Gerrard last season when Villa was teetering on the edge of relegation. The club then appointed Unai Emery, the former Villarreal manager, who has successfully turned Aston Villa into a team to watch. Currently, Emery’s team holds a notable position in the standings, rubbing shoulders with the best.

Last season saw Newcastle United have a remarkable run under Eddie Howe, finishing fourth in the 2022-23 campaign and qualifying for the Champions League for the first time in 13 years. However, they have struggled to maintain that form this season. Their return to Europe was also disappointing, as they were eliminated in the group stage.

Aston Villa vs Newcastle United Betting Tips: Home win & Over 2.5 goals

The success of Villa this season is attributed to their strong home record. They, alongside Liverpool, are the only two teams that haven’t experienced a home defeat in the Premier League this season. Emery’s squad has already claimed victory over major teams like Arsenal and Manchester City on their home ground.

Newcastle United’s poor away record is the primary reason they aren’t in the top six. This season, they’ve been the second-worst away team in the league, securing just five points from ten away games. Additionally, they’ve suffered losses in their last five away Premier League matches.

Having said that, I anticipate a high scoring game, given that recent clashes between these two teams have been quite thrilling. In their last four matches across all competitions, at least three goals were scored. So, this pattern is likely to persist.

• Best Tip: Over 2.5 goals
• Aston Villa vs Newcastle United prediction: 2-1