The FA Cup returns to Villa Park on Saturday 14 February, and it promises far more than a mid‑winter Valentine’s Day date for supporters. Aston Villa will host Newcastle United in the 4th round of the competition.
Kick‑off is at 17:45 GMT at Villa Park in Birmingham, the same venue where Villa have produced some spectacular football this season. After winning against Newcastle in the Premier League with a 2‑0 win at St James’ Park in late January, Villa will be eager to repeat the trick on home turf.
Newcastle arrive bruised from successive defeats and cup exits but remain capable of raising their game under Eddie Howe. The winners will march into the FA Cup’s last 16, and neither side will want their cup dreams shattered.
Aston Villa vs Newcastle – Betting Odds
Punters have a wide array of markets to explore for this match. Below we breakdown the Aston Villa vs Newcastle odds across the main betting options, explain how each market works and share context that might help your picks.
1X2 Betting Odds
The 1X2 market is pretty simple. Here you predict whether the home side wins (1), the match ends in a draw (X) or the away team wins (2) after 90 minutes. If you choose 1, you are backing Aston Villa to win. X means you expect both sides to finish level, while 2 is a wager on Newcastle to triumph.
In knockout cup matches there is always the potential for extra time and penalties, but 1X2 bets are settled on the outcome after normal time, so goals in extra time do not count. This is the core market for newcomers because it mirrors the actual result and does not involve handicaps or totals.
| Aston Villa win (1) | Draw (X) | Newcastle win (2) |
| 9/8 | 5/2 | 19/10 |
Recent form gives Villa an edge: they have beaten Newcastle 2–0 away and taken positive results both domestically and in European competitions, while the Magpies have lost three of their last four games in the Premier League. The bookmakers reflect that: Aston Villa are marginal favourites, Newcastle are valued higher, and the draw is priced somewhere in between.
Double Chance Odds
A double chance bet is ideal if you want insurance against a single outcome. You pick two of the three possible results in the 1X2 market. Options are 1X (home win or draw), 12 (either side wins) and X2 (draw or away win).
Because you cover two outcomes, the odds are shorter than in standard 1X2 betting. Double chance is popular when one team is heavily favoured and you want a safety net, or when you believe an underdog could avoid defeat.
| 1X – Aston Villa or draw | 12 – Aston Villa or Newcastle | X2 – Draw or Newcastle |
| 7/20 | 3/11 | 5/8 |
1X might appeal to cautious bettors considering Villa’s home advantage and Newcastle’s inconsistent form. 12 is effectively a wager that someone will win in normal time, ruling out a draw, whereas X2 reflects faith in Newcastle to either nick a win or at least draw.
Handicap Betting Odds
Handicap betting levels the playing field by giving one team a theoretical advantage or disadvantage. Bookmakers set a line, and you wager on whether a team will overcome (–) or benefit from (+) that handicap.
In this case, Aston Villa –0.5 means Villa must win by at least one goal for the bet to succeed; a draw or defeat causes it to lose. Newcastle +0.5 pays out if Newcastle avoid defeat. Handicap markets allow you to extract value when the difference between teams is small or when backing an underdog with a head start.
In this tie, Villa are slight favourites, so a –0.5 line offers nearly even money. Newcastle +0.5 appeals if you foresee the Magpies grinding out a draw or sneaking a victory.
| Aston Villa -0.5 | Newcastle +0.5 |
| 13/12 | 7/11 |
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Both Teams to Score (BTTS) Odds
Both Teams to Score (BTTS) bets focus solely on whether each side will find the net during 90 minutes. Yes wins if both teams score at least once. No wins if one or both fail to score. This market ignores the match result, extra‑time and penalties. It can be attractive when you expect an open game or, conversely, a defensive stalemate.
| Yes | No |
| 9/17 | 9/7 |
Consider the attacking and defensive records of each team: Villa have scored in most of their recent matches, while Newcastle’s defence has leaked goals, so there’s potential for goals at both ends.
However, the Premier League meeting between these sides at St James’ Park finished 2–0 to Villa, and their August 2025 encounter ended goalless, so some caution is warranted.
Goal Total (Over/Under) Odds
Over/Under wagers ask whether the total number of goals scored in 90 minutes will be above or below a set line. The most common line is 2.5 goals: Over 2.5 pays out if three or more goals are scored, while Under 2.5 pays if two or fewer are scored. Remember, this is just an example. You’re free to set the line wherever you want.
As with other markets, extra‑time goals do not count. Over/Under bets require you to assess the attacking intent of both teams, their defensive resilience and situational factors like cup stakes or weather.
| Over 2.5 goals | Under 2.5 goals |
| 3/5 | 11/10 |
Correct Score Odds
Correct score betting involves predicting the exact scoreline after 90 minutes. Because you must get both teams’ goal totals right, these odds are much longer than other markets. Correct score bets reward careful analysis of both sides’ attacking and defensive tendencies.
If you think the match will be cagey, low‑scoring options like 0–0 or 1–0 could be worth a punt. If you expect a more open contest, 2–1 or 1–1 might appeal. Remember that this market is unforgiving: any deviation from your exact prediction results in a loss.
| 0–0 | 1-1 | Aston Villa 1-0 | Aston Villa 2-1 |
| 13/1 | 16/3 | 17/2 | 15/2 |
Please note that the odds are accurate as at the time of writing. Always check the latest prices before placing a bet.
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