Premier League Matchday Tactical Head-to-Head

Newcastle vs Aston Villa

Venue: St. James Park. Compare predicted starting 11s, tactical formations (4-3-3 vs 4-2-3-1), and manager strategies ahead of kickoff. Test your prediction on the interactive pitch and climb the leaderboard.

Newcastle (Home)

4-3-3

Manager: Matthias Jaissle

Expected Starting 11

  • GK: Lukás Hornícek
  • DEF: Malick Thiaw
  • DEF: Sven Botman
  • DEF: Lewis Hall
  • DEF: Amar Dedic
  • MID: Harvey Barnes
  • MID: Lewis Miley
  • MID: Joe Willock
  • FWD: Yoane Wissa
  • FWD: Matias Fernandez-Pardo
  • FWD: William Osula
Penalties: William Osula / Yoane Wissa
Free Kicks: Lewis Hall / Fabian Schär

Aston Villa (Away)

4-2-3-1

Manager: Unai Emery

Expected Starting 11

  • GK: Zion Suzuki
  • DEF: Victor Lindelöf
  • DEF: Ian Maatsen
  • DEF: Matty Cash
  • DEF: Pau Torres
  • MID: Boubacar Kamara
  • MID: John McGinn
  • MID: Emiliano Buendía Stati
  • FWD: Nicolas Jackson
  • FWD: Tammy Abraham
  • FWD: Brian Madjo
Penalties: Emiliano Buendía Stati / Nicolas Jackson
Free Kicks: Emiliano Buendía Stati

Frequently Asked Questions (Newcastle vs Aston Villa)

When will official Newcastle vs Aston Villa lineups be confirmed?

Official Premier League team sheets are published 75 minutes prior to kickoff.

How are predicted starting 11s calculated?

Predictions combine verified 2026/27 injury reports, manager tactical press conferences, player fitness percentages, and crowd consensus on Starting 11.