The 2025/26 Premier League season is set to kick off on Saturday, 16 August 2025, 12:30 PM BST/5:00 PM IST, with Aston Villa hosting Newcastle United at Villa Park. The match will be Villa’s first home opener in almost ten years with fans in attendance.
Aston Villa will look to make the most of a solid pre-season and have a decent home record, while Newcastle will look to put positive points on the board after a summer without a win.
This article on the 96 official website will include everything you need to know about the Aston Villa vs Newcastle United EPL fixture.
Match Details: Aston Villa vs Newcastle United
- Fixture: Aston Villa vs Newcastle United
- Competition: Premier League 2025/26, Round 1
- Date & Time: Saturday, 16 August 2025, 12:30 PM BST/5:00 PM IST
- Venue: Villa Park, Birmingham
Head-to-Head Record: Aston Villa vs Newcastle United
- Total competitive matches played: 27
- Aston Villa wins: 06
- Newcastle wins: 12
- Draws: 09
Aston Villa have been dominant at home in recent years against Newcastle, winning five of their last six league meetings at Villa Park.
Aston Villa: Recent Matches and Form
- Aston Villa 2-1 Saint Louis City SC (30 July 2025)
- Aston Villa 4-0 Roma (6 August 2025)
- Aston Villa 1-0 Real Betis (7 August 2025)
- Marseille 3-1 Aston Villa (9 August 2025)
- Aston Villa 2-0 Villarreal (10 August 2025)
Villa’s pre-season showcased their attacking strength, with Ollie Watkins in prolific form and new signing Evann Guessand settling quickly.
Newcastle United: Recent Matches and Form
- Arsenal 3-2 Newcastle United (27 July 2025)
- K-League All-Stars 1-0 Newcastle United (30 July 2025)
- Tottenham Hotspur 1-1 Newcastle United (3 August 2025)
- Newcastle United 2-2 Espanyol (8 August 2025)
- Newcastle United 0-2 Atlético Madrid (9 August 2025)
A mixed pre-season saw Newcastle struggle for wins, with questions over striker Alexander Isak’s future and an inconsistent defensive record.
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When to Watch the Match Between Aston Villa and Newcastle United?
The match between Aston Villa and Newcastle United kicks off at 5:00 PM IST on Saturday, 16 August 2025. For viewers in the United Kingdom, the game begins at 12:30 PM BST on Saturday, 16 August 2025. In the United States, the match starts at 7:30 AM ET/4:30 AM PT on Saturday, 16 August 2025.
Where to Watch the Match Between Aston Villa and Newcastle United?
The Premier League match between Aston Villa and Newcastle United can be streamed through official broadcasters. Fans can check Aston Villa’s official website, Newcastle United’s official website, and both clubs’ social media pages for live coverage or match updates.
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Aston Villa vs Newcastle United: Live Streaming & TV Guide
United Kingdom
- Live on Sky Sports (Main Event, Premier League, Ultra HDR)
- Selected matches may also be shown on TNT Sports or Amazon Prime Video
India
- TV: Star Sports Select 1/Star Sports Select 1 HD
- Online (Web): JioHotstar
Russia
- TV: Match! Football 1
- Online: Match TV Online
Iran
- TV: Shabake 3
- Online: Shabake 3 Online
China
- TV: Migu Sports
- Online/App: Migu Sports App
Pakistan
- TV: Star Sports Select 1 / Star Sports Select 1 HD
- Online/Web: JioHotstar
- Mobile App: JioHotstar
Indonesia
- TV: Vidio
- Online/App: Vidio App
Vietnam
- TV: K+ Sports 1
- Online/App: K+ App
Ukraine
- TV: Setanta Sports Ukraine
- Online: Setanta Sports Online
Additionally, users on 96.com can follow the action with live stats, real-time betting odds, and in-play markets throughout the match. Coverage and availability may vary based on region and platform.
Aston Villa: 3 Key Players to Watch
1. Ollie Watkins (Forward): Watkins had a terrific pre-season by scoring five goals and assisting once in five appearances. His finishing and movement are highlighted, making him the most important part of Villa’s attack.
2. Evann Guessand (Forward): Evann Guessand, who was signed from Nice and has just made his Villa debut in Villa’s 3–1 defeat to Marseille, has no specific goal contributions noted during the pre-season; rather, his participation in games indicates his adaptation to Villa’s style of play, adding to Villa’s attacking depth.
3. Douglas Luiz (Midfielder): Douglas Luiz has returned to Juventus’ pre-season camp after uncertainty about his future. There are no specifics on performance, but at the bare minimum, his experience and presence will help Villa have more control in the central area of the pitch.
Newcastle United: 3 Key Players to Watch
1. Bruno Guimarães (Midfielder): Bruno Guimarães has been a steady performer during pre-season, helping with both defensive solidity and attacking transitions. His professionalism and great performances have been remarked upon, and he will play a pivotal role in operations from the middle of the pitch for Newcastle.
2. Harvey Barnes (Winger): Harvey Barnes has shown his attacking threat during pre-season and scored in the 1-1 draw against Tottenham Hotspur. The 27-year-old’s pace and creativity on the right wing have been a vital part of Newcastle’s attacking threat.
3. Kieran Trippier (Defender): Kieran Trippier has been heavily involved in pre-season, providing leadership and setting an example by providing guidance and expertise to the side. The 34-year-old defender’s experience and leadership provide Newcastle with the ability to organise their back-line and provide attacking support.
Probable Lineups: Aston Villa vs Newcastle United
Aston Villa (4-3-3):
Emiliano Martínez; Matty Cash, Ezri Konsa, Diego Torres, Lucas Digne; Boubacar Kamara, Douglas Luiz, John McGinn; Leon Bailey, Ollie Watkins, Evann Guessand
Newcastle United (4-3-3):
Nick Pope; Kieran Trippier, Fabian Schär, Sven Botman, Matt Targett; Sean Longstaff, Bruno Guimarães, Joelinton; Anthony Gordon, Callum Wilson, Miguel Almirón
Aston Villa vs Newcastle United Betting Odds on 96.com
Villa has been strong at home, meanwhile Newcastle’s pre-season has been less than stellar, leading the odds makers to give the home side a small favouritism in the match.
Match Result: A slight edge to Aston Villa as they are likely to dictate the pace and create more scoring chances.
Both Teams To Score: Likely, Newcastle has adequate attacking threats, and Villa has an entertainingly open style that leads to defences often being exposed.
Over/Under 2.5 Goal: Over, Aston Villa did show an ability to score in pre-season, and Newcastle’s defence looked troubled.
Asian Handicap: Aston Villa -0.25 is offered as they seem to be the slight favourite, but this has also noted the match to be a close one.
Betting Odds Overview:
- Aston Villa (Home Win): 2.25
- Draw: 3.4
- Newcastle (Away Win): 2.95
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Match Prediction
Aston Villa will more than likely control the match at Villa Park with their pressing style and in-form attack. Newcastle will pose a threat on the counter-attack, but Villa has the home advantage.
Predicted Score: Aston Villa 2-1 Newcastle United.
