The market's verdict

The betting market closed with Aston Villa (Iron) at 1.77 — an implied 52% chance. The favourite delivered.

• Newcastle United (Jason): closed 3.15 (29%)
• Aston Villa (Iron): closed 1.77 (52%)
• Draw: closed 5.00 (18%)

Newcastle United (Jason) — recent form

• 2026-08-13Manchester United FC (Felix) 1-0 Newcastle United (Jason)
• 2026-08-13Newcastle United (Jason) 1-3 Chelsea FC (William)
• 2026-07-08Newcastle United (Jason) 0-3 Tottenham Hotspur FC (Iron)
• 2026-07-08Newcastle United (Jason) 0-5 Liverpool FC (George)
• 2026-07-08Newcastle United (Jason) 6-1 Arsenal FC (William)

Aston Villa (Iron) — recent form

• 2026-08-13Tottenham Hotspur FC (Sebastian) 0-3 Aston Villa (Iron)
• 2026-08-13Manchester United FC (Felix) 1-4 Aston Villa (Iron)
• 2026-07-05Manchester United FC (Gael) 2-3 Aston Villa (Iron)
• 2026-07-05Arsenal FC (Kristof) 0-3 Aston Villa (Iron)
• 2026-07-05Newcastle United (Kaizen) 1-4 Aston Villa (Iron)