Aston Villa remains optimistic for a spot in the European stage when they go against Newcastle United, who is likely to book a spot in the European stage. Villa is coming into this match hoping to extend their winning run across all competitions. Newcastle on the other hand is also hoping for the same result, as they are also in a winning run recently. In the league table, it was Newcastle who is in a better place, occupying the third spot. The Villa on the other hand is just three point below Newcastle, sitting at the sixth spot. This meeting will be on April 15, 2023, at 7:30 PM (GMT+8), with Villa playing as hosts.
These two teams already had 170 meetings in their history across all competitions, but it was the visitors who recorded more wins. They won 73 matches, as opposed to the hosts’ 58 victories, and the remaining games ended in draws. When the host got promoted in the Premier League in 2019, they recorded wins in all their three home games against the visitors. Unfortunately, after their seven unbeaten run, they have now lost to their last two matches against the visitors. The visitors on the other hand won their reverse fixture in a dominating 4-0 win. As they come in this match, they are hoping to achieve the same results here.
Aston Villa
The Villa is currently at the sixth of the league table, with 47 points across their names. Although they are still six points behind for the fifth, and nine points below from the fourth, they remain hopeful of their European chances. A win in this match could help them reach their aim, as they will be with 50 points. This is not impossible though, considering how impressive they are recently, showing remarkable improvements. These improvements showed when they were already under Unai Emery, sharing the same aim, fighting for a European spot. They are coming in this game from a win against Nottingham Forest in a 2-0 victory. For this match, they are aiming to get the same result, to inch closer to their goal.
Leon Bailey will miss this match, after a hamstring injury he sustained, joining Philippe Coutinho, and Boubacar Kamara on the side. Matty Cash on the other hand remains to be unavailable in this match as well.
Newcastle United
Newcastle on the other hand is a team who is almost secured of a spot in the European stage. They are currently sitting at the third of the league table with 56 points across their names, but are still aiming for wins. They need to though, as the team at the fourth is with the same point as them, while the squad at the fifth is just three points behind them. A win in this match is likely to happen for Newcastle, as they have been impressive this season. On their last match, they were able to record a 2-1 victory. Coming into this match, Newcastle seeks to take advantage of their excellent form in this match, to secure a spot in the top four. However, their other guys need to step-up in this match as well.
Unfortunately, Emil Krafth, who is their long-term absentee, remains to be unavailable for Newcastle. Allan Saint-Maximin on the other hand is also absent in this match, due to an issue in his hamstring.
Prediction:
Newcastle United (1.5)
Odds: -0.86
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