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Aston Villa predicted line-up — Gameweek 7

Last updated: 20 October 2026 · By Clive Smalls · Confidence: Low

Aston Villa predicted line-up and match analysis

We expect Aston Villa to start in a 4-5-1 away at Newcastle in Gameweek 7. The XI below blends scraped predicted line-ups and injury tables with our own expected-minutes model, so every name carries a start probability and a projected Fantasy Premier League points total rather than a gut-feel guess.

Match projection

Newcastle v Aston VillaNewcastle XIAston Villa XI
Fixture
A NEW
Win probability
26%
Clean sheet
18%
Expected goals
1.18

Predicted XI (4-5-1)

Goalkeeper
GKPSuzuki£5.0m72% start2.6
Defence
DEFCash£4.4m80% start1.5
DEFLindelöf£4.5m72% start1.7
DEFMings£4.5m54% start1.3
DEFPau£4.4m45% start1.0
Midfield
MIDMcGinn£5.4m85% start2.4
MIDBuendía£5.9m81% start2.4
MIDKamara£5.0m77% start1.9
MIDGomes£5.5m68% start1.3
MIDBarkley£5.0m50% start1.4
Attack
FWDN.Jackson£6.6m77% start2.2

Likely bench

Injuries, suspensions and doubts

  • MaatsenOUTAnkle injury — back 24/10/2026
  • RuggeriOUTHamstring injury — back 21/11/2026
  • OnanaOUTKnee injury — back 01/04/2027
  • ManzambiDOUBTCalf/Shin/Heel Injury — back 21/10/2026
  • George HemmingsDOUBTKnee injury — back 17/10/2026
  • Wan-BissakaDOUBTHamstring injury

Best Aston Villa FPL picks

  • Suzuki — 2.6 xPts next GW, 14.3 over five, £5.0m, 2.0% owned.
  • McGinn — 2.4 xPts next GW, 14.4 over five, £5.4m, 2.8% owned.
  • Buendía — 2.4 xPts next GW, 14.4 over five, £5.9m, 1.3% owned.

Aston Villa predicted line-up FAQs

What is Aston Villa's predicted line-up this Gameweek?

We project Aston Villa to line up in a 4-5-1: Suzuki, Cash, Lindelöf, Mings, Pau, McGinn, Buendía, Kamara, Gomes, Barkley, N.Jackson. Suzuki is the expected goalkeeper and start probabilities for every name are listed on this page.

Who is injured or suspended for Aston Villa?

Maatsen, Ruggeri, Onana are currently flagged as unavailable, with Manzambi, George Hemmings, Wan-Bissaka rated as doubtful.

Which Aston Villa player is the best FPL pick?

Our model projects Suzuki highest at 2.6 expected points for the next Gameweek, ahead of McGinn (2.4) and Buendía (2.4).

How likely is a Aston Villa clean sheet?

Our Poisson match model gives Aston Villa a 18% chance of a clean sheet away at Newcastle, with 1.18 expected goals scored.

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