Newcastle vs Aston Villa prediction 17.10.2026 | Premier League

Newcastle return to St James' Park after a damaging 4:1 defeat against newly promoted Coventry City on Monday.

Jack Rudoni's early penalty gave Coventry the lead before Sidiki Cherif doubled their advantage after half-time. Sven Botman pulled one back, but late goals from Ellis Simms and Stephen Mfuni completed a miserable night for the Magpies.

Matthias Jaissle's side have endured an inconsistent start to the campaign, collecting eight points from six league fixtures. 

Both of their EPL defeats came on the road by identical 4:1 scorelines against Leeds and Coventry. The Magpies remain unbeaten at St James' Park, though, after 2:2 draws against Liverpool and Bournemouth and a 2:1 victory over Hull.

High-scoring outcomes can usually be expected when Newcastle are involved. At least three goals were scored in all but one of their last six EPL fixtures. 

Head coach Jaissle has some injury issues to deal with. Ewen Jaouen and Valentino Livramento remain unavailable, while Bazoumana Toure is a major doubt after suffering an ankle injury at Coventry.

Jacob Ramsey and Anthony Elanga are also doubtful to feature, while Dan Burn, Amar Dedic, Lewis Miley and William Osula require late fitness checks.

Aston Villa travel to Tyneside after claiming a sensational 6:0 Champions League victory against Fenerbahce at Villa Park on Wednesday.

Johan Manzambi opened the scoring before Nicolas Jackson struck twice. Ross Barkley added a second-half brace, while substitute Tammy Abraham completed Villa's biggest-ever European victory.

The Villans were held to a 2:2 draw by Brentford in their most recent EPL outing last weekend. Jackson and John McGinn scored, but Kristoffer Ajer's late equaliser denied the hosts all three points.

Unai Emery's in-form side are now unbeaten in their last five games, recording four victories and one draw in that period. Villa scored 17 goals in those matches, while each of their last seven games finished with over 2.5 goals scored. 

Over a longer period, only two of Villa’s last 17 competitive fixtures finished with fewer than three goals scored. 

Head coach Emery is unable to call on several first-team players. Amadou Onana and Ian Maatsen remain long-term absentees, while Modou Keba Cisse and Matteo Ruggeri are also expected to miss out.

Leon Goretzka, Brian Madjo and George Hemmings are also rated doubtful to feature this weekend.