Aston Villa FC vs Newcastle United FC, Premier League 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Aston Villa FC vs Newcastle United FC — Premier League at Villa Park.
- Aston Villa FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Newcastle United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Derek Eaton
- Referee Daniel Robathan
- Referee Paul Tierney
- Referee Simon Hooper
- Referee Mike Dean
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Ham United FC | 38 | 39 |
| 2 | Burnley FC | 38 | 22 |
| 3 | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | 38 | 20 |
| 4 | Tottenham Hotspur FC | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | Coventry City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | Hull City AFC | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | Ipswich Town FC | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | Arsenal FC | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | Manchester City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | Manchester United FC | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | Aston Villa FC | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | Liverpool FC | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | AFC Bournemouth | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | Sunderland AFC | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | Brighton & Hove Albion FC | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | Brentford FC | 0 | 0 |
| 17 | Chelsea FC | 0 | 0 |
| 18 | Fulham FC | 0 | 0 |
| 19 | Newcastle United FC | 0 | 0 |
| 20 | Everton FC | 0 | 0 |
| 21 | Leeds United FC | 0 | 0 |
| 22 | Crystal Palace FC | 0 | 0 |
| 23 | Nottingham Forest FC | 0 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Jan | Newcastle United FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 20 Jan | Manchester City FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 08 Jan | Liverpool FC | H | 1–4 | L |
| 01 Jan | Manchester United FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 28 Dec | Chelsea FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 26 Dec | Crystal Palace FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Jan | Aston Villa FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 18 Jan | Arsenal FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 12 Jan | Sheffield United FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 09 Jan | Arsenal FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 03 Jan | Leicester City FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 30 Dec | Liverpool FC | H | 0–0 | D |
Season Stats
| Aston Villa FC | Newcastle United FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #11 | Position | #19 |
| 0 | Points | 0 |
| 0 | Played | 0 |
| 0 / 0 / 0 | W / D / L | 0 / 0 / 0 |
| 0 | Scored | 0 |
| 0 | Conceded | 0 |
| +0 | GD | +0 |
| – | PPG | – |
| – | Win % | – |
Key Stats
40%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (15 games)
H2H (15 games)
47%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Aston Villa FC are 11th (0 pts). Newcastle United FC are 19th (0 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Aston Villa FC to score. At the same time, Newcastle United FC does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 5' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 10' A quiet spell here at Villa Park. Newcastle United FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 13' Against the run of play, Ollie Watkins has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 18' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 18 minutes.
- 23' Douglas Luiz needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 3 Red cards this season.
- 26' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Fabian Schar on 26 minutes.
- 31' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Miguel Almiron suffering a number of foals already.
- 36' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Aston Villa FC and Newcastle United FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 41' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 1 times this season with Newcastle United FC winning 100% of all matches.
- 42' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Bertrand Traore makes it 2-0.
- 47' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Jamaal Lascelles made 339 appearances and scored 7 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 52' The 31-year-old Isaac Hayden has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 54' The referee calls foul for Andy Carroll. He receives a Yellow card.
- 57' Jamaal Lascelles is having his name booked by the referee on 57.
- 62' Ezri Konsa is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Aston Villa FC so far.
- 67' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 71' A tactical swap from Newcastle United FC — Allan Saint-Maximin on, Andy Carroll off on 71 minutes.
- 76' Newcastle United FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 80' Another change for Aston Villa FC made on 80 minute. Ross Barkley leaves to be changed by Anwar El Ghazi.
- 81' Newcastle United FC ring the changes. Miguel Almiron has done his job and it is now time for Dwight Gayle to step up.
- 86' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 88' Fresh legs for Aston Villa FC! Jacob Ramsey comes on to replace Jack Grealish.
- The points are shared — Aston Villa FC 2-0 Newcastle United FC. Honours even.
Lineups
Aston Villa FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 19
- 26
- 5
-
20
Ross Barkley ↓ Anwar El Ghazi 80'
- 18
- 2
- 11
- 4
-
10
Jack Grealish C ↓ Jacob Ramsey 88'
-
15
Bertrand Traore ↓ Trezeguet 80'
- 6
Bench
- 1
- 27
- 3
- 39
-
21
Anwar El Ghazi ↑ 80'
- 24
- 22
-
17
Trezeguet ↑ 80'
-
41
Jacob Ramsey ↑ 88'
Coach
Dean Smith
Newcastle United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 13
- 16
- 5
- 26
- 6
- 14
- 19
- 8
-
7
Andy Carroll ↓ Ryan Fraser 71'
- 15
-
24
Miguel Almiron ↓ Dwight Gayle 81'
Bench
-
12
Dwight Gayle ↑ 81'
-
21
Ryan Fraser ↑ 71'
- 1
- 11
- 23
- 17
-
10
Allan Saint-Maximin ↑ 71'
- 9
- 4
Coach
Steve Bruce
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Ollie Watkins | 7 |
| Callum Wilson | 3 |
| Alexander Isak | 3 |
| Fabian Schar | 3 |
| Joelinton | 2 |
| Anwar El Ghazi | 2 |
| Danny Ings | 1 |
| Anthony Gordon | 1 |
Head to Head
Aston Villa FC Form
Newcastle United FC Form
2021-01-23
Aston Villa FC
2–0
Newcastle United FC
L
2021-01-18
Arsenal FC
3–0
Newcastle United FC
L
2021-01-12
Sheffield United FC
1–0
Newcastle United FC
L
2021-01-09
Arsenal FC
2–0
Newcastle United FC
L
2021-01-03
Newcastle United FC
1–2
Leicester City FC
L
2020-12-30
Newcastle United FC
0–0
Liverpool FC
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
0.96
Aston Villa FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.3
Newcastle United FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 86% + Under — clean sheet likely 82%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Aston Villa FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 1.26
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 69% |
|
31% |
| ± 1.5 | 36% |
|
64% |
| ± 2.5 | 14% |
|
86% |
| ± 3.5 | 5% |
|
95% |
| ± 4.5 | 1% |
|
99% |
Double Chance
Aston Villa FC or Draw
88%
Draw or Newcastle United FC
47%
Aston Villa FC or Newcastle United FC
65%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Aston Villa FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
30.9%
1 – 0
25.9%
2 – 0
Actual
1 – 1
9%
0 – 1
6.9%
2 – 1
4.3%
3 – 0
3.9%
3 – 1
1.5%
1 – 2
1.2%
0 – 2
1%
4 – 0
0.9%
2 – 2
0.7%
Asian Handicap — Aston Villa FC
| Handicap | Aston Villa FC covers | Push | Newcastle United FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 14% | 81% |
| -1.5 | 19% | — | 81% |
| -1 | 19% | 31% | 50% |
| -0.5 | 50% | — | 50% |
| +0.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
| +1 | 91% | 8% | 1% |
| +1.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
| +2 | 99% | 1% | 0% |
| +2.5 | 100% | — | 0% |
Clean Sheet
Aston Villa FC keeps clean sheet
74%
✓
Newcastle United FC keeps clean sheet
39%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.