Aston Villa is coming into this match playing in good form in their recent matches. They have won 2 of their last 4 matches with no losses in that span and their defense has been great as they have not allowed a goal in their last 3 straight matches. They are currently sitting in 4th place in the table as they are trying to hold down their rop 4 spot as well as push for the title and they actually have the best home record in the Premier League this season as they are 9-1-0 there with 29 goals scored in their 10 home matches and only 8 goals allowed in those. They are going up against a Newcastle side that has not been in great form in their recent matches. They have won 2 of their last 3 matches but both of those wins came in cup matches against Sunderland and Fulham. When playing in the Premier League, they have been in awful form recently as they have lost their last 4 straight as well as 6 of their last 7 league matches. Their defense has also been awful in those as they have allowed at least 3 goals in each of their last 3 EPL matches. Newcastle has been dealing with a lot of injuries this season as well and even though they have gotten healthier on defense with some players returning to the lineup, they are still dealing with a massive depth issue in the midfield and with their attack. They have not had good fortunes recently at Villa Park either as they have lost their last 4 straight matches there, including a 3-0 loss in their last match there, and the home team has also won the last 5 straight EPL meetings between these two. Aston Villa will win this match at home and collect all 3 points here.
England Premier League: Aston Villa ML, Rot. 200170