Newcastle United v Aston Villa Preview – Ba back for Magpies Visit Betfred Save For Later Posted by Bettingpro Staff 4 Feb 2012 Tweet Ba back from African Nations (credit: Jamie Sabau/Getty Images) Related Articles See all Premier League newsChelsea v Manchester United Preview – Torres out to end scoring woes Share it Pin It Newcastle United welcome back prolific striker Demba Ba for Sunday’s clash with Aston Villa.The return of Ba (6/1 2 or More goals @ Betfred) from the African Nations Cup will no doubt boost Newcastle, but they will again be without suspended midfielder Yohan Cabaye.Cabaye’s absence, and that of Cheik Tiote, was certainly felt against Blackburn in midweek when the Magpies were badly outgunned in the centre of the park and needed a half-time reshuffle to deny Rovers a deserved point.Newcastle have lost just two of their last 15 Premier League home matches, winning eight and drawing five but Villa’s away form has been good this season.Villa have lost just two of their last 12 Premier League away games and none of the last five, a period in which they have won three and drawn two on their travels.During that spell they have twice come from behind to win, against Chelsea and Wolves (16/1 Aston Villa Win from Behind), and twice kept a clean sheet (3/1 Villa to keep a Clean Sheet).Boss Alex McLeish will be keen to end a dismal record against Newcastle as a Premier League manager – having won none and lost three of his five matches in charge of Birmingham and Villa.His ace in the pack is striker Darren Bent who has scored in four of his last five Premier League appearances and now has 100 Premier League goals.Villa’s weakness from set pieces could be exploited by Newcastle, who are dangerous in the air at corners with Mike Williamson (14/1 to Score Anytime), Fabricio Coloccini (10/1) and Shola Ameobi (7/4).Aston Villa have conceded more goals from corners than any other team in the top-flight this season (10) while they are the only team in the Premier League yet to score from a corner. Read our Betfred review Get your £50 free bet at Betfred now Like Like Post to wall 91 Reads All Football News Recent Football Articles Goal-line Technology 12/1 To Debut In 2012-13 Premier League24 May 2012Goal-line technology could be introduced to the Premier League next season, according to Ladbrokes. Premier League 2012-13 Betting – West Ham to avoid relegation22 May 2012West Ham United have bucked the pre-season trend that normally sees the play-off winners being made West Ham United FC win promotion to Premier League19 May 2012West Ham United beat Blackpool 2-1 in the nPower Championship playoff final to win promotion to the Premier League Final Day Trading News - Manchester City reward faithul backers14 May 2012Manchester City's dramatic title win caused carnage on betfair on Sunday with some big wins and los Premier League 2012-12 betting - Manchester City 11/8 to retain title13 May 2012Manchester City are the 11/8 favourites to win the 2012-12 Premier League title. Premier League 2012-13 title odds - Manchester City 6/4 to retain Premier League title13 May 2012Manchester City won the Premier League title in dramatic fashion and they are favourites to retain More Stories Recent Articles Women's Olympic Handball Qualifiying Tournament - Watch live streaming matches on bet36526 May 2012Day 2 of the Women's Olympic Handball Qualifying Tournament continues in Lyon, Guadalajara and Aalb 20:55 Alexander Consulting Fillies' Handicap (Str)26 May 201220:55 Alexander Consulting Fillies' Handicap (Str) 20:40 Thakeham Homes Presents Franklins Gardens Handicap (AWT)26 May 201220:40 Thakeham Homes Presents Franklins Gardens Handicap (AWT) 20:25 KKA-Highpoint Handicap26 May 201220:25 KKA-Highpoint Handicap 20:10 Jill And Clive's Silver Anniversary Maiden Stakes (AWT)26 May 201220:10 Jill And Clive's Silver Anniversary Maiden Stakes (AWT) 19:50 Bathwick Tyres Maiden Stakes26 May 201219:50 Bathwick Tyres Maiden Stakes More Stories Tags Newcastle United V Aston Villa Betting, Newcastle United V Aston Villa Odds, Newcastle United V Aston Villa Preview, Premier League Betting
