The market's verdict

The betting market closed with Newcastle United (George) at 2.14 — an implied 43% chance. The favourite delivered.

• Newcastle United (George): closed 2.14 (43%)
• Aston Villa (Lucas): closed 2.60 (36%)
• Draw: closed 4.40 (21%)

Aston Villa (Lucas) — recent form

• 2026-08-18Aston Villa (Lucas) 3-1 Liverpool FC (Juan)
• 2026-08-18Aston Villa (Lucas) 0-2 Manchester Utd. (Pascal)
• 2026-08-12Aston Villa (Lucas) 5-3 VfB Stuttgart (Baba)
• 2026-08-12Villarreal CF (Jack) 2-1 Aston Villa (Lucas)
• 2026-08-12Sporting Cp (Kratos) 3-1 Aston Villa (Lucas)

Newcastle United (George) — recent form

• 2026-08-18Manchester City FC (Haidan) 2-4 Newcastle United (George)
• 2026-08-18Liverpool FC (Juan) 2-4 Newcastle United (George)
• 2026-08-12Manchester City FC (Lucas) 0-3 Newcastle United (George)