Aston Villa v Newcastle LIVE commentary: Kick-off time, team news, head-to-head record and prediction for Premier League opener

Aston Villa host Newcastle on Saturday lunchtime as the top four hopefuls get their 2025/26 Premier League seasons up and running. Both sides tussled for a Champions League spot last season, but it was Eddie Howe’s side that won out by virtue of goal difference. Newcastle finished on the same points but with 14 more goal difference than Aston Villa last season Villa instead had to settle for Europa League football this term. Saturday’s affair could be a six-pointer already, with both teams expected to fight closely for position again this season. Newcastle will be without their top goalscorer last season – Alexander Isak – with the striker embroiled in a tense transfer saga with Liverpool and refusing to play for the Toon. Villa, meanwhile, may see one of their own stars head to Tyneside as talkSPORT understands Newcastle are expected to make a formal offer for midfielder Jacob Ramsey, who is keen on a move. Aston Villa vs Newcastle: Kick-off time and how to follow This match will take place on Saturday, August 16 at Villa Park and kick-off is scheduled for 12:30pm. talkSPORT will have exclusive radio coverage from Birmingham, presented by Reshmin Chowdhury. Sam Matterface, former England captain Stuart Pearce, and former Villa striker Gabby Agbonlahor will form a three-part commentary team. talkSPORT.com will also cover the action with a dedicated live blog. To tune in to talkSPORT via the website, click HERE for the live stream. You can also listen on the talkSPORT app, on DAB digital radio, through your smart speaker, and on 1089 or 1053 AM. Villa have not lost at home since last OctoberGetty Newcastle did not win a single one of their six pre-season friendliesGetty Aston Villa vs Newcastle: Team news This summer has been relatively quiet for both clubs but a few new arrivals could debut on Saturday. Last week, Villa signed French centre-forward Evann Guessand for £30.5million from Nice. The 24-year-old has made two pre-season appearances for Unai Emery’s side and could earn some minutes off the bench against Newcastle. The Magpies’ most notable summer signings were Anthony Elanga from Nottingham Forest for £55m, and Malick Thiaw from AC Milan for £34.3m. Both are expected to be in contention to start. The Villans will be without goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez, who will serve a one-game suspension after picking up a red card against Manchester United in May. Morgan Rogers is a doubt, while Ross Barkley and Andres Garcia are recovering from injuries sustained in pre-season. Aside from Isak, Joe Willock is Newcastle’s only other absentee with the 25-year-old set to miss another month with a calf issue. Despite fears of ankle an injury sidelining him, Anthony Gordon is expected to be available. Premier Laegue opening weekend schedule Friday, August 15 Liverpool vs Bournemouth – 8pm, live on talkSPORT Saturday, August 16 Aston Villa vs Newcastle – 12:30pm, live on talkSPORT Brighton v Fulham – 3pm Sunderland vs West Ham – 3pm Tottenham Hotspur vs Burnley – 3pm Wolves vs Manchester City – 5:30pm Sunday, August 17 Chelsea vs Crystal Palace – 2pm Nottingham Forest vs Brentford – 2pm Manchester United vs Arsenal – 4:30pm Monday, August 18 Leeds United vs Everton – 8pm, live on talkSPORT Aston Villa vs Newcastle: Head-to-head record Newcastle have got the best of Villa in their last five matchups. In those clashes, the Magpies have three wins compared to Villa’s one, while the other match was a draw. Their last meeting came in Birmingham, with Emery’s side triumphing in a 4-1 rout. Newcastle have won just once at Villa Park in the last 11 years. Newcastle have secured just three summer signings, despite multiple linksGetty Aston Villa vs Newcastle: talkSPORT verdict Newcastle looked a shell of themselves during their pre-season friendlies. They lost four of their six games, clearly wounded by Isak’s absence. There were no alarm bells for Villa, though, who had a mixed bag of results in their summer preparations. Emery has been invincible in the Premier League at Villa Park since August 2024. In light of Villa’s home record and Newcastle’s summer struggles, we predict the hosts will claim a 2-0 victory on Saturday. English Football is Back - talkSPORT BET Get up to £50 in Free Bets MATCHED TO YOUR FIRST BET! CLAIM HERE 18+ New Customers Only. Opt in, deposit and bet min £10+ (max £50) on any Football market (odds 1/1+) by 20:00 on 15/08/2025. Get up to £50 in Free Bets (min £10) for set markets, which expire in 7 days. Scroll down for T&Cs. GambleAware.org. Please gamble responsibly.

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Aston Villa v Newcastle LIVE commentary: Kick-off time, team news, head-to-head record and prediction for Premier League opener

Aston Villa host Newcastle on Saturday lunchtime as the top four hopefuls get their 2025/26 Premier League seasons up and running.

Both sides tussled for a Champions League spot last season, but it was Eddie Howe’s side that won out by virtue of goal difference.

Newcastle finished on the same points but with 14 more goal difference than Aston Villa last season

Villa instead had to settle for Europa League football this term.

Saturday’s affair could be a six-pointer already, with both teams expected to fight closely for position again this season.

Newcastle will be without their top goalscorer last season – Alexander Isak – with the striker embroiled in a tense transfer saga with Liverpool and refusing to play for the Toon.

Villa, meanwhile, may see one of their own stars head to Tyneside as talkSPORT understands Newcastle are expected to make a formal offer for midfielder Jacob Ramsey, who is keen on a move.

Aston Villa vs Newcastle: Kick-off time and how to follow

This match will take place on Saturday, August 16 at Villa Park and kick-off is scheduled for 12:30pm.

talkSPORT will have exclusive radio coverage from Birmingham, presented by Reshmin Chowdhury.

Sam Matterface, former England captain Stuart Pearce, and former Villa striker Gabby Agbonlahor will form a three-part commentary team.

talkSPORT.com will also cover the action with a dedicated live blog.

To tune in to talkSPORT via the website, click HERE for the live stream.

You can also listen on the talkSPORT app, on DAB digital radio, through your smart speaker, and on 1089 or 1053 AM.

Villa have not lost at home since last October

SUWON, SOUTH KOREA - JULY 30: Newcastle players clap the fans following the preseason friendly match between K-League XI and Newcastle United at the Suwon World Cup Stadium on July 30, 2025 in Suwon, South Korea. (Photo by Serena Taylor/Newcastle United via Getty Images) — Newcastle did not win a single one of their six pre-season friendlies

Aston Villa vs Newcastle: Team news

This summer has been relatively quiet for both clubs but a few new arrivals could debut on Saturday.

Last week, Villa signed French centre-forward Evann Guessand for £30.5million from Nice.

The 24-year-old has made two pre-season appearances for Unai Emery’s side and could earn some minutes off the bench against Newcastle.

The Magpies’ most notable summer signings were Anthony Elanga from Nottingham Forest for £55m, and Malick Thiaw from AC Milan for £34.3m.

Both are expected to be in contention to start.

The Villans will be without goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez, who will serve a one-game suspension after picking up a red card against Manchester United in May.

Morgan Rogers is a doubt, while Ross Barkley and Andres Garcia are recovering from injuries sustained in pre-season.

Aside from Isak, Joe Willock is Newcastle’s only other absentee with the 25-year-old set to miss another month with a calf issue.

Despite fears of ankle an injury sidelining him, Anthony Gordon is expected to be available.

Premier Laegue opening weekend schedule

Friday, August 15

Liverpool vs Bournemouth – 8pm, live on talkSPORT

Saturday, August 16

Aston Villa vs Newcastle – 12:30pm, live on talkSPORT
Brighton v Fulham – 3pm
Sunderland vs West Ham – 3pm
Tottenham Hotspur vs Burnley – 3pm
Wolves vs Manchester City – 5:30pm

Sunday, August 17

Chelsea vs Crystal Palace – 2pm
Nottingham Forest vs Brentford – 2pm
Manchester United vs Arsenal – 4:30pm

Monday, August 18

Leeds United vs Everton – 8pm, live on talkSPORT

Aston Villa vs Newcastle: Head-to-head record

Newcastle have got the best of Villa in their last five matchups.

In those clashes, the Magpies have three wins compared to Villa’s one, while the other match was a draw.

Their last meeting came in Birmingham, with Emery’s side triumphing in a 4-1 rout.

Newcastle have won just once at Villa Park in the last 11 years.

Newcastle have secured just three summer signings, despite multiple links

Aston Villa vs Newcastle: talkSPORT verdict

Newcastle looked a shell of themselves during their pre-season friendlies.

They lost four of their six games, clearly wounded by Isak’s absence.

There were no alarm bells for Villa, though, who had a mixed bag of results in their summer preparations.

Emery has been invincible in the Premier League at Villa Park since August 2024.

In light of Villa’s home record and Newcastle’s summer struggles, we predict the hosts will claim a 2-0 victory on Saturday.

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