Aston Villa vs Newcastle United

Current streaks

Recent form

Aston Villa

Aston Villa have shown mixed form in their recent friendlies, displaying both attacking prowess and defensive vulnerabilities. The Villans have been particularly prolific in front of goal, netting 13 times in their last six matches at an impressive average of 2.17 goals per game. Their 4-0 thrashing of AS Roma stands out as a particularly high-scoring encounter, showcasing their offensive capabilities. Defensively, Villa have been somewhat inconsistent, keeping two clean sheets but also conceding in 67% of their matches. The team's tendency towards high-scoring affairs is evident, with 83% of their recent games featuring over 2.5 goals. While they haven't managed a significant winning streak, Villa have shown resilience by avoiding consecutive losses, alternating between wins and draws in their last four outings. This form suggests that Aston Villa are entering the new season with a potent attack but may need to tighten up their defence to maintain their high league position.

Newcastle United

Newcastle United are currently experiencing a challenging run of form, having failed to secure a victory in their last seven matches across all competitions. The Magpies have endured a particularly difficult pre-season, losing four and drawing two of their six recent friendlies. Their defensive frailties have been exposed, conceding 13 goals in their last six games whilst managing to score only five. A concerning statistic is their inability to keep a clean sheet in seven consecutive matches. The 4-0 defeat to Celtic stands out as a particularly heavy loss, whilst their most recent outing against Atlético de Madrid resulted in a 2-0 defeat. Newcastle's goal difference of -8 over the last six games highlights their struggles at both ends of the pitch. As they prepare for the new Premier League season, the team will be keen to address their defensive issues and rediscover their scoring touch to improve upon their 15th place finish from the previous campaign.

Recent home/away form

Aston Villa

Aston Villa have been in scintillating form at home, boasting an impressive six-match winning streak across all competitions. The Villans have been particularly prolific in front of goal, netting 16 times in these six matches, with an average of 2.67 goals per game. Their defensive record has been equally impressive, conceding only four goals and keeping three clean sheets. Notably, Villa have enjoyed some high-scoring encounters, including a 4-0 thrashing of AS Roma in a friendly and a 4-1 victory over Newcastle United in the Premier League. Their ability to consistently outscore opponents is evident, with 67% of these matches seeing over 2.5 goals. Villa's home form has been crucial to their success, propelling them to third position in the league and even seeing them compete at the highest level in Europe, as demonstrated by their thrilling 3-2 win over Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League.

Newcastle United

Newcastle United's recent away form has been notably poor, with the Magpies failing to secure a victory in their last six matches on the road. The team have struggled defensively, conceding a concerning 14 goals in these fixtures, with particularly heavy defeats against Celtic (4-0) and Aston Villa (4-1). Newcastle's attacking output has also been lacklustre, managing just 5 goals in total, with an average of less than one goal per game. Their current run includes a streak of three consecutive losses, highlighting their difficulties away from home. Despite the defensive frailties, both teams have scored in two-thirds of these matches, suggesting some potential for excitement at both ends of the pitch. However, with no clean sheets and a goal difference of -9, Newcastle will be keen to address their away form as they approach the new season.