Aston Villa

Unai Emery's side are having a great season. They are currently third in the Premier League after even dreaming of being able to fight for the title. However, they have not been able to keep up with Arsenal. Despite this, they have also qualified for the last 16 of the Europa League.

They are therefore competing at a high level in all competitions. Their star player, England international Ollie Watkins, is in great form, with 13 goals and one assist. Aston Villa are also looking very solid at Villa Park. Their intention is to continue in this vein to go as far as possible in the FA Cup.

Injured Aston Villa players for the FA Cup round of 32

Boubacar Kamara, McGinn, Tielemans, Matty Cash and Andrés García

Suspended players for Aston Villa in the FA Cup round of 32

Aston Villa has no suspended players for this match.

Aston Villa's latest results

• Newcastle 0-2 Aston Villa
• Aston Villa 3-2 RB Salzburg
• Aston Villa 0-1 Brentford
• Bournemouth 1-1 Aston Villa
• Aston Villa 1-0 Brighton

Newcastle

Tottenham, meanwhile, come into the match after ending a poor run of results with an away win at Tottenham in the match that led to Thomas Frank's dismissal as Spurs manager. Despite this, Eddie Howe's side must improve their Premier League form if they are to fight for European places.

They have qualified for the play-offs in the Champions League. As such, the FA Cup may be the competition that gives them the best chance of fighting for a title this season. The draw has not been kind, as visiting Villa Park is always difficult, especially in a one-off tie.

Newcastle players injured for the FA Cup round of 32

Emil Krafth, Joelinton, Livramento, Fabian Schär

Newcastle players suspended for the FA Cup round of 32

Newcastle have no players suspended for this match.

Newcastle's latest results

• PSG 1-1 Newcastle
• Liverpool 4-1 Newcastle
• Manchester City 3-1 Newcastle
• Newcastle 2-3 Brentford
• Tottenham 1-2 Newcastle

Aston Villa - Newcastle: statistics

Aston Villa are the third-best team at home in the Premier League. Not surprisingly, despite two recent defeats at Villa Park and failing to win their first two home games, they have won everything else. Newcastle, meanwhile, have picked up ten points fewer away than at home, which shows that Eddie Howe's side's performance drops when they play away from St James' Park.

Aston Villa - Newcastle: predictions

Given the context in which the two teams arrive at the match, and the fact that the tie will be played at Villa Park, Aston Villa are favourites to qualify for the FA Cup round of 16. Furthermore, Unai Emery is a master in knockout competitions. Therefore, anything other than Aston Villa qualifying would be a surprise.