Newcastle desperately needs to turn the table after three defeats in a row; can they do it against Aston Villa in Great Dane Football Blogs pick of Match of the Week.


Newcastle United v Aston Villa

Barclay Premier League 27th Round
St James Park
23-02-2013 @ 13.30 UK








How are the two teams form?

One win in five matches; that's the current situation for Alan Pardew and his Newcastle squad, who have lost the last four home matches before welcoming Aston Villa to St James Park. Aston Villa are also struggling at the moment, with 3 consecutive matches without a win. 

Despite, not haven won in the last four matches at St James, Newcastle have a good take on Villa as they have not lost against the Lions since April 2011.

What are the probable line-ups?

Coloccini, Tioté and Ryan Taylor are all out with injuries for the match against Aston Villa while Obertan is rated doubtful. Villa are without Kozák, N'Zogbia and Okore while Herd is rated doubtful. 

Krul

Debuchy - Taylor - Williamson - Santon

Anita - Sissoko

Gouffran - de Jong - Ameobi

Remy
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Agbonlahor - Benteke

Weimann - Delph - Westwood - Albrighton

Bertrand - Vlaar - Baker - Bacuna

Guzan

What to expect from this match?

Given Newcastle's history against Aston Villa with five consecutive matches without defeat, they are the favorites at St James on Sunday. However, Aston Villa needs a win just as much as Newcastle does, with only four points down to the relegation zone. De Jong is ready for his just fourth match for Newcastle and will be on the hunt for his first goal with Newcastle not scoring in their last four matches. I expect Newcastle to go into this match and win against an, at the moment, weak Aston Villa side.

What are the odds?

SportingBet has Newcastle as favorites with a 11/10 bet on a victory, compared to 888sports 37/13 on an Aston Villa win. A draw gives 12/5 at Ladbrokes.