Getting closer to the top teams is at stake when these two mid-table clubs battle it out. Both will be aiming to improve their league table standing, Newcastle Utd U23 in 6th and Aston Villa U23 in 7th place.
We should expect both teams to be fresh and ready for this match, as there is some time since both teams last played. Let's have a look at how the teams are doing!
Newcastle Utd U23 form and stats
Newcastle Utd U23 have collected 13 points from their Premier League 2 Divison Two home games so far after 4-1-4. Newcastle Utd U23 has recorded two wins in a row here at Blue Flames Ground, increasing their hopes of victory in this match.
Newcastle Utd U23 are confident in defense, having played 337 minutes without conceding a goal in the league.
It's back home for Newcastle Utd U23, who return with a good feeling about themselves after beating Middlesbrough U23 away with the result 2-0. T. Allan and E. Anderson found the net in that victory. Ahead of that match, Newcastle Utd U23 won a home game hosting Scunthorpe United U23 (6-2).
The Newcastle Utd U23 fans have had their share of opportunities to cheer home goals this season, having seen 15 goals in 9 league matches. Newcastle Utd U23 have conceded 14 from these games.
Aston Villa U23 form and stats
There's been little loot from Aston Villa U23's travels as they have only collected 5 points from 8 away games in the Premier League 2 Divison Two. Aston Villa U23 only have 1 win to counter their 5 defeats and 2 draws. It's looking increasingly bleak for Aston Villa U23 who now has to deal with a four game losing streak. Sunderland U23 was the last time a defeat was avoided. Three consecutive losses in away matches means Aston Villa U23 are growing more and more desperate for a good performance on the road.
Aston Villa U23 might have something to prove in this game as they lost at home in their previous match. Reading U23 proved too strong as Aston Villa U23 slumped to a 1-3 defeat in front of their own fans at Bodymoor Heath Training Ground. Prior to that result Aston Villa U23 won their away game at Portsmouth U23 in the Premier League Cup. The scoreline was 3-0.
The visitors have scored 7 goals from 8 away games in the league, an average of less than one per game. Aston Villa U23 have conceded 16 goals in these games.
Head 2 Head
This is not the first time this season these parties meet, as the history books show this recent fixture: Aston Villa U23 - Newcastle Utd U23 3-2. Last five meetings between the teams: Newcastle Utd U23 won two, Aston Villa U23 won three and zero draws. four games with over 2,5 goals, one match with two goals or less.Top Goalscorers
 I. Vassilev 6 goals |  R. Longelo-Mbule 4 goals |
Newcastle Utd U23 missing players
Aston Villa U23 missing players
| Newcastle Utd U23 | Aston Villa U23 | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 18 | 9 | 2 | Played | P | 2 | 8 | 17 |
| 8 | 4 | 0 | Won | W | 0 | 1 | 6 |
| 1 | 1 | 1 | Drew | D | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| 9 | 4 | 1 | Lost | L | 1 | 5 | 7 |
| 29 | 15 | 2 | Scored | S | 1 | 7 | 27 |
| 32 | 14 | 3 | Conceded | C | 2 | 16 | 28 |
| 100% | 100% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| 89% | 78% | 50% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 50% | 88% | 82% |
| 72% | 67% | 50% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 0% | 50% | 53% |
| 44% | 44% | 50% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 0% | 25% | 41% |
| 22% | 22% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 12% | 24% |
| 44% | 44% | 50% | BTTS | BTTS | 50% | 50% | 59% |
| 28% | 22% | 0% | Clean Sheets | C S | 0% | 0% | 12% |
| 28% | 33% | 50% | Failed to Score | F T | 50% | 50% | 29% |
| 4.9 | 5.4 | 6.5 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 7 | 5.9 | 4.5 |
| 3.6 | 3.3 | 3 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 6 | 4.8 | 4.4 |
| 1.4 | 1.4 | 1 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 2 | 2.1 | 1.5 |
| 3 | 2 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 210 | 111 | 25 | Total Shots | T S | 26 | 82 | 190 |
| 85 | 43 | 7 | Shots on Target | S O | 12 | 28 | 71 |
| 34% | 35% | 29% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 8% | 25% | 38% |
- Aston Villa U23 have conceded at least twice as many goals as they have scored away.
- Aston Villa U23 have failed to keep a clean sheet in all their away matches.
- Aston Villa U23 have won significantly more corners away than at home.
- Aston Villa U23 haven’t played a single 0-0 game.
- Newcastle Utd U23 have scored at least twice as many goals at home as Aston Villa U23 have scored away.
- Newcastle Utd U23 haven’t played a single 0-0 game.
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| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | West Ham United U23 | 18 | 14 | 4 | 0 | 58 | 21 | 9 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 28 | 4 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 30 | 17 | 37 | 46 |
| 2 | Manchester United U23 | 17 | 14 | 1 | 2 | 45 | 17 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 18 | 5 | 9 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 27 | 12 | 28 | 43 |
| 3 | West Bromwich Albion U23 | 16 | 11 | 1 | 4 | 38 | 22 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 21 | 10 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 17 | 12 | 16 | 34 |
| 4 | Stoke City U23 | 18 | 8 | 3 | 7 | 32 | 27 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 12 | 15 | 9 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 20 | 12 | 5 | 27 |
| 5 | Middlesbrough U23 | 18 | 8 | 2 | 8 | 34 | 43 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 14 | 19 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 20 | 24 | -9 | 26 |
| 6 | Newcastle Utd U23 | 18 | 8 | 1 | 9 | 29 | 32 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 15 | 14 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 14 | 18 | -3 | 25 |
| 7 | Aston Villa U23 | 17 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 27 | 28 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 20 | 12 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 16 | -1 | 22 |
| 8 | Swansea City U23 | 17 | 6 | 3 | 8 | 22 | 32 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 15 | 20 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 12 | -10 | 21 |
| 9 | Reading U23 | 18 | 6 | 2 | 10 | 35 | 37 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 20 | 17 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 15 | 20 | -2 | 20 |
| 10 | Fulham U23 | 18 | 6 | 2 | 10 | 26 | 32 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 19 | 19 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 7 | 13 | -6 | 20 |
| 11 | Norwich City U23 | 17 | 5 | 2 | 10 | 23 | 35 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 12 | 19 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 11 | 16 | -12 | 17 |
| 12 | Sunderland U23 | 18 | 0 | 1 | 17 | 10 | 53 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 6 | 25 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 4 | 28 | -43 | 1 |