Aston Villa vs Crystal Palace Predictions - Villa backed on home soil in EPL

Ralph Staniforth

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Last updated: 21 Nov 2024

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Ralph Staniforth 21 Nov 2024

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Aston Villa have won 4 of their last 7 home matches.
Crystal Palace struggling with form & key injuries.
Prediction: Villa likely to win against Palace at home.

Aston Villa have won 2 of their previous 3 at home against Crystal Palace (Getty)

Aston Villa vs Crystal Palace Predictions

The Villians are good at home and face a Crystal Palace side facing numerous key injuries The value is on a home victory.

Aston Villa vs Crystal Palace Predictions
Head to Head
Aston Villa Form
Aston Villa Injuries & Team News
Crystal Palace Form
Crystal Palace Injuries & Team News

Aston Villa have won 4 of their last 7 home matches.
Aston Villa have won 2 of their previous 3 at home against Crystal Palace.
Crystal Palace have lost 2 of their last 3 EPL away matches.

Head to Head

Aston Villa have a 23-16 advantage against Crystal Palace in 54 meetings with 15 draws.

Aston Villa Form

Aston Villa made a positive start to the new season and were unbeaten in 12 of their opening 13, winning eight.

The Midlands side were held to a 1-1 draw against Bournemouth before a four-match losing streak. A 2-1 defeat to Palace in the EFL Cup was followed by losses at Tottenham (4-1) and Club Brugge (1-0).

Villa were outplayed in a 2-0 defeat at Liverpool before the international break. Unai Emery’s side had 1.66 XG and 12 shots but conceded in each half without reply.

Aston Villa Injuries & Team News

Midfield duo Ross Barkley and Jacob Ramsey are ruled out through injury.

Defender Matty Cash is also unavailable with a calf injury.

Ollie Watkins has scored five Premier League goals this season and hit the net on international duty with England. He is expected to lead the Villans’ front line against Palace.

Crystal Palace Form

A slow start to the 2024/25 Premier League season leaves Crystal Palace inside the relegation zone. The South London outfit are one point from safety.

The Eagles were winless in their opening eight league games, losing five. Palace improved in a mini-unbeaten run, beating Tottenham 1-0 at home and drawing 2-2 at Wolves.

Oliver Glasner’s side couldn’t maintain momentum and were second-best in a 2-0 defeat to Fulham. Palace allowed 2.25 XG, faced 17 shots and conceded once in either half.

Crystal Palace Injuries & Team News

Midfielder Daichi Kamada is suspended following his red card against Fulham.

Fellow midfielder Will Hughes is available again after serving his one-match ban.

Forwards Eddie Nketiah and Matheus Franca are sidelined due to injury.

Defender Chadi Riad and Adam Wharton are also unlikely to play a part on Saturday.

Verdict

Aston Villa v Crystal Palace

Aston Villa are a strong side and will be eager to end their winless run in front of a home crowd. Palace have a lot of key players ruled out and a Villans home win looks the best bet.

Aston Villa Win

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