Aston Villa vs Newcastle United
England – Premier League
Date: Monday, 25 November 2019
Kick-off at 20:00 UK/ 21:00 CET
Venue: Villa Park (Birmingham).
Aston Villa
Steer jed out for two months with a calf injury and Tom Heaton still doubtful, which means Orjan Nyland can make full debut in the Premier League on Monday. Jota and Keinan Davis remain sidelined.
Smith will be sweating over the fitness of Jack Grealish, Bjorn Engels and Matt Targett but all three should be available.
XI predicted: Nyland; Guilbert, Engels, Mings, Targett; Nakamba; El Ghazi, McGinn, Grealish, Trezeguet; Wesley.
Newcastle United
Sean Longstaff will complete the three-game suspension on Monday and will be available for the clash against Manchester City Newcastle next time out. Defender Jamaal Lascelles out until 2020 because of a knee injury.
Fabian Schar, Florian Lejeune and Matt Ritchie all struggling to get back to fitness.
XI predicted: Dubravaka; Yedlin, Fernandez, Clark, Schar, Willems; Almiron, Shelvey, Hayden, Saint-Maximin; Joelinton.
PREDICTION
Both sides will want to be clear of the relegation zone into the busy festive period.
Villa and Dean Smith, arguably, need this victory more than the visitors - but Steve Bruce will want to get one of his old side. Newcastle has been steadily growing over the past few weeks and defensively solid.
Jack Grealish could play a key role but with Villa lacking a bit of confidence and Newcastle came from those who won back-to-back, expecting a tight affair that will end in a draw.
Prediction: Aston Villa 1-1 Newcastle
Aston Villa vs Newcastle United Betting Tips
Dual Opportunity: Newcastle United or Draw @ 1.80 (4/5)
Both Teams Score @ 1.75 (3/4).
