Match Overview

Aston Villa will host Newcastle United at Villa Park, Birmingham on April 20, 2025, at 01:30 KST in what promises to be a thrilling Premier League showdown. Villa, currently 5th in the league, has won 15 of their 32 matches and are in strong home form. Newcastle sits in 7th, slightly trailing but showcasing excellent recent momentum with five straight wins in all competitions. Both teams are in good scoring form, and this matchup could be one of the most entertaining fixtures of the week.

Team Key Players

For Aston Villa, Marcus Rashford has been pivotal in their attacking line, while goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez continues to provide confidence at the back with his leadership. Midfield creativity flows through Marco Asensio, and Youri Tielemans brings balance and control.

Newcastle United features a highly mobile front three with Alexander Isak at the center of it. Bruno Guimarães and Sandro Tonali are vital in the midfield battle, providing both defensive solidity and offensive buildup. Defensively, Fabian Schär has been consistent, while Nick Pope offers reliability between the sticks.

Match Pick: Over 2.5 Goals

Both teams have been prolific in scoring lately—Newcastle with 12 goals in their last 5 matches, Aston Villa with 12 as well. Given their form, key offensive players, and the high-scoring nature of their recent head-to-head clashes (e.g. Newcastle 5-1 Villa in August), the game is likely to see at least three goals.