Premier League: Newcastle vs. Aston Villa Odds, Preview, and Picks (Dec 26)

• Newcastle have scored eight goals across their last two matches
• Aston Villa have moved up to sixth after a positive run of form

Two direct European rivals in the Premier League will collide on Boxing Day. Newcastle have a dominant record in home matches against Aston Villa, and they will be hoping to continue their free-scoring sequence on Thursday when the sides collide.

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How To Watch

• When: Thursday, December 26, 2024 at 10:00 AM ET
• Where: St. James’ Park, Newcastle, England
• How To Watch: NBC

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Odds

Match Result	Odds
Newcastle	-110
Draw	+280
Aston Villa	+275

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Match Preview

It has been an excellent festive period of matches to this point for Newcastle, and they will be hoping to continue their winning sequence when they entertain Aston Villa on Boxing Day.

The Magpies have won each of their last two after ending a winless sequence in the Premier League, but this week’s showdown marks a significant improvement in terms of opposition faced.

Newcastle have scored eight goals across their two previous matches against Leicester and Ipswich, with Alexander Isak showing his quality in the club’s most recent outing after netting a hat-trick on the road at the Tractor Boys.

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Aston Villa come into this round sitting higher in the league standings than Newcastle, having won three of their last four matches. Unai Emery’s side produced arguably their best performance of the season last weekend, as they recorded a 2-1 win over Man City.

Morgan Rogers was hugely influential in that showdown, as he scored the crucial second goal against his former side.

The win was hindered by City’s late consolation, as Villa dictated the play throughout and arguably should have won by a wider margin. However, the victory has put Villa back into contention for a Champions League spot, and a rare win at St. James’ Park could see them end the day in the top four positions.

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Newcastle vs. Aston Villa Picks

Newcastle’s dominant home record against Aston Villa is hard to overlook when making predictions on this showdown. Therefore, we will be siding with the Magpies, recording a third successive win to move above their rivals on Boxing Day.

Free Pick:

• Newcastle