Aston Villa vs Newcastle prediction 14.02.2026 | FA Cup

Aston Villa maintained their slim Premier League title hopes with a valuable 1:0 victory against Brighton on Wednesday. Jack Hinshelwood's late own-goal secured a vital victory for the Villains.

With Arsenal dropping points in their trip to Brentford on Thursday, Unai Emery's side now sit seven points behind the Gunners with 12 games still to play. Villa had dropped five points of their own in two previous PL matches.

The Villains claimed a deserved 2:0 win against Newcastle when these sides met in the Premier League last month, and with home advantage, will be confident of securing a place in the FA Cup fifth round.

Head coach Emery remains unable to call on four first-team players this weekend. Youri Tielemans, John McGinn and Andrés García are ruled out, while Boubacar Kamara is also tipped to remain sidelined.

Newcastle arrive in Birmingham after a well-deserved 2:1 victory against Tottenham in London on Wednesday. Jacob Ramsey's first goal for the Magpies secured a much-needed win at the Tottenham Stadium.

Eddie Howe's side had lost four, while failing to win any of five previous matches before their win in London.

Frequently a reliable choice for goal chasers, Newcastle have seen BTTS in each of their last five matches, and in four of five previous away fixtures. At least three goals were scored in their four most recent fixtures and in two of three previous trips to Villa Park.

Head coach Howe has a handful of players missing for the trip to Birmingham. Valentino Livramento, Fabian Schär, Emil Krafth and Joelinton are ruled out, while Lewis Miley is doubtful.