Aston Villa will host Newcastle in a Premier League showdown on Saturday. Villa are seventh in the EPL table and have won four straight league matches and are within striking distance of a top-five spot in the standings. They will host a Newcastle side that is holding onto third place after winning five straight domestic matches.

Kickoff from Villa Park in Birmingham is set for 12:30 p.m. ET. The Villans are +135 favorites (risk $100 to win $135) in the latest Aston Villa vs. Newcastle odds, while the Magpies are +180 underdogs. A draw is priced at +260, and the over/under for total goals scored is 2.5. (For more soccer coverage, click here).

Before you lock in your Aston Villa vs. Newcastle picks or Premier League predictions, you need to see what soccer bettor Jon "Buckets" Eimer has to say.

Eimer is a high-volume bettor who has vast knowledge of leagues and players across the globe. Since joining SportsLine, he has covered the English Premier League, Serie A, the FA Cup and much more. The Indiana-based handicapper compiled a winning record of 260-133-1 with over 90 units of profit for his community on various platforms over a recent two-month stretch.

The expert knows how important this game is for both teams. The fight for a top-five spot in the standings is very tight heading into the final few matches of the season, with one point separating fifth and sixth place. Villa can leapfrog into a Champions League spot for next season, while a victory for Newcastle could help solidify their own position.

Eimer notes Saturday's match should feature plenty of offense, even though both sides have very capable defenses. Villa clean-sheeted Southampton 3-0 in their last EPL match and Newcastle dominated Crystal Palace 5-0 their last time out, which sets the stage for a goal-heavy game on Saturday. 

For Saturday, Eimer has taken an in-depth look at the Aston Villa vs. Newcastle matchup. He has released FOUR confident best bets and is offering a full breakdown of this Premier League match!

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