Newcastle vs Aston Villa Predictions

• Aston Villa have only lost one of their last nine away games.
• Newcastle have only won one of their last four fixtures.
• The Magpies have played out three 2-2 draws in their last nine home matches.

Magpies snap winless streak in midweek

A comfortable win over PSV put Newcastle in prime position to secure a top-eight finish in the Champions League league phase, but the Magpies may be forced to settle for a point against Aston Villa on Sunday.

Eddie Howe’s side broke a three-game winless streak with that victory over the Eredivisie giants and they have failed to win two of their last three home matches, while they have dropped points to  Chelsea and Tottenham in their last six home league games.

High-scoring draw on the cards at St James’ Park

Aston Villa also picked up a win in midweek, and the third-placed side will be looking to bounce back from a shock defeat at home to Everton last weekend.

That is only their second defeat in their last 17 assignments, and their only away defeat in their last nine games came against Premier League leaders Arsenal.

Three points may be a stretch against a Newcastle side that have proven difficult to beat at St James’ Park, but Unai Emery’s side look good value in the double chance market, and a 2-2 correct score prediction appeals.

Three of the hosts’ last nine at home have ended 2-2, and both teams have the quality to make this an entertaining affair.