Our prediction for this Premier League match:
Newcastle United take on Aston Villa at St. James’ Park in the Premier League round 28. The Magpies aim to put an end to their four-match winless run, and seeing that they are only one point clear of the relegation zone, we are positive that the hosts will fight tooth and nail against the Villans. However, home win should not be considered as all Wilson, Almiron, Schar, and Saint-Maximin are sidelined with injuries.
Aston Villa, on the other hand, played out a goalless draw with Wolverhampton in their last league match. The Villans are eager to get back on course, and given the number of absentees in the home team, we believe that there is a big value in betting on the visiting team. All Cash, Hause, Wesley, and Grealish are likely to miss the game with injuries, while El Ghazi, who is enjoying a very successful season, should be fit to face Newcastle.
Highlighted Player (DeAndre Yedlin):
DeAndre Yedlin is a versatile 22-year-old young American footballer who is currently on loan at Sunderland from English Premier League side Tottenham Hotspur. His primary position is as a right-back but Yedlin can also play as a wingback or a wide midfielder. He is known for his speed on the wings and getting great crosses on the flanks.
Yedlin was part of Washington Youth Soccer’s State Olympic Development Program from 2006-09 before joining the Seattle Sounders FC youth academy in 2010. He played college soccer at the University of Akron starting in 20 games for the Zips.
Yedlin soon made his mark with Seattle Sounders and earned the record of becoming the first rookie to be named to the MLS team of the Week on his professional debut and the second rookie to make it to the All-star team. He earned his senior team debut in 2014 and has 33 caps to his name.
Highlighted Team (Aston Villa):
Aston Villa is one of the three clubs that dropped to the Championship at the end of the 2015/2016 Premier League campaign. The Villans host their rivals at Villa Park, the stadium that was opened in 1897 and its’ capacity is 42,682. However, it has to be noted that the highest attendance recorded at the stadium was 76,588 when Aston Villa faced Derby County in the FA Cup back in 1946.
Aston Villa’s fiercest rivals are Birmingham City and West Bromwich Albion. Nonetheless, the rivalry between Aston Villa and Wolves and Coventry City is big as well. Aston Villa have won seven First Division (Premier League) trophies, with the team clinching seven FA Cup trophies as well.
The team’s biggest success, though, came in 1982 when they won the European Cup. The Villans defeated Bayern Munich (1-0) in the title game and Peter Withe was named the man of the match.