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4 – Newcastle United vs Aston Villa
Newcastle United welcome Aston Villa to St James’ Park on Saturday afternoon, with the Magpies looking to extend a remarkable home record against a Villa side finally finding their feet after a difficult start to the campaign. Newcastle United sit 11th in the Premier League with 8 points from their opening five matches. Aston Villa sit 15th in the table with five points from six matches.
Head-to-Head Record
The historical record between Newcastle United and Aston Villa is remarkably one-sided in favour of the Magpies, particularly at St James’ Park. According to Premier League data, Newcastle have lost just one of their last 12 Premier League meetings with Villa.
Newcastle’s remarkable home record against Villa unbeaten in 11 Premier League meetings at St James’ Park since 2005 combined with Villa’s ongoing adaptation to new signings and the absence of Martínez in goal, makes the Magpies clear favourites. A tight contest is expected, but Newcastle’s home dominance in this fixture should prevail.
5 – Birmingham City vs Queens Park Rangers
Birmingham City welcome Queens Park Rangers to St. Andrew’s on Saturday afternoon, with the Blues looking to close the gap on a QPR side sitting comfortably in the early play-off places. Birmingham City sit 7th in the Championship with 14 points from their opening nine matches while Queens Park Rangers have made an excellent start, sitting 6th with 13 points from nine matches.
Head-to-Head Record
The historical record between Birmingham City and Queens Park Rangers is remarkably one-sided in favour of the Hoops, particularly in recent years. QPR have won 11 of the 22 competitive meetings, with Birmingham winning 6 and 5 draws. Historical data shows a slightly different picture across all competitions — Birmingham 14 wins, QPR 13 wins, 9 draws — but the recent Championship record paints a clearer picture of QPR dominance.
QPR’s superior league position, best-in-division defensive record, and recent head-to-head dominance make them slight favourites at St. Andrew’s. The Hoops have won 12 of their past 22 meetings with Birmingham and possess the organisation to frustrate the Blues. With QPR’s defensive solidity and Birmingham’s home scoring record—the Blues have scored in every home match this season — a tight, low-scoring affair appears likely.
6 – Bristol City vs Sheffield United
Bristol City welcome Sheffield United to Ashton Gate on Saturday afternoon, with the Robins looking to build on a solid start against a Blades side enduring a turbulent campaign both on and off the pitch. Bristol City sit 10th in the Championship with 14 points from nine matches and Sheffield United have endured a difficult start, sitting 14th with twelve points from nine matches.
Head-to-Head Record
The historical record between Bristol City and Sheffield United is one-sided in favour of the Blades across their 63 competitive meetings. Sheffield United have won 35, Bristol City have won 16, and 12 matches have ended in draws.
Sheffield United’s historical dominance in this fixture and superior away form make them slight favourites, despite their lowly league position. The Blades have won six of the last ten meetings and possess the attacking quality to exploit Bristol City’s makeshift defence. A tight, hard-fought affair appears likely, with the Blades’ away resilience potentially cancelling out City’s home advantage.
32 – Aberdeen vs St Mirren
Aberdeen welcome St Mirren to Pittodrie on Saturday afternoon for a Premiership clash that carries added significance for manager Stephen Robinson, who faces his former club for the first time since taking charge at Pittodrie. Aberdeen sit 8th in the Premiership table with 8 points from eight matches while St Mirren are 7th with 10 points from eight matches.
Head-to-Head Record
The historical record between Aberdeen and St Mirren is remarkably balanced across their competitive meetings. The clubs have met 31 times, with Aberdeen winning 11, St Mirren winning 12, and 8 draws. Recent meetings have favoured St Mirren significantly.
Aberdeen’s home advantage provide the Dons with a platform to end their recent hoodoo against the Buddies. However, St Mirren’s recent dominance in this fixture cannot be ignored. The Buddies have won nine of the last 16 meetings and have kept clean sheets in their last two visits to Pittodrie. Their defensive organisation has consistently frustrated Aberdeen, and they will arrive in the Granite City with confidence. A tight, hard-fought contest appears likely, with the Dons desperate to end their barren run against their former manager’s new club.
35 – St Johnstone vs Dundee United
St Johnstone welcome Dundee United to McDiarmid Park on Saturday afternoon, with the Saints looking to halt a worrying recent trend against a Tangerines side finally building momentum under Jim Goodwin. St Johnstone sit 5th in the Premiership table with 11 points from eight matches and Dundee United are sixth with 11 points from eight matches.
Head-to-Head Record
The historical record between St Johnstone and Dundee United is remarkably balanced across 121 competitive meetings, though the Tangerines hold a narrow advantage. Dundee United have won 49, St Johnstone have won 39, and 33 matches have ended in draws. Recent meetings have been dominated by Dundee United.
With both sides possessing limited attacking output this season and Dundee United’s recent dominance in the fixture, a tight, low-scoring affair appears likely. The Tangerines’ confidence and recent head-to-head record points toward a stalemate.
