Crystal Palace vs Aston Villa: Betting Odds, Line-ups, Predictions, Preview
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Explore our detailed preview for Crystal Palace vs Aston Villa in the Premier League. Key stats, predictions, and lineups for the 19:30 GMT match.
Match Details
- Fixture: Crystal Palace vs Aston Villa
- Date: 25-Feb-2025
- Kick-off: 19:30
- Venue: Selhurst Park, London
Form Guide and Team Overview
Crystal Palace have been a mixed bag recently, alternating between wins and losses in their last five outings. Their away form has been particularly impressive, with victories over Fulham, Manchester United, and West Ham, but they have struggled at home, losing to Everton and Brentford.
Crystal Palace’s last five league matches
- Fulham 0-2 Crystal Palace
- Crystal Palace 1-2 Everton
- Manchester United 0-2 Crystal Palace
- Crystal Palace 1-2 Brentford
- West Ham 0-2 Crystal Palace
Aston Villa have shown resilience, remaining unbeaten in their last four matches in all competitions. They secured a notable win against Chelsea and held Liverpool to a draw, showcasing their ability to compete against top sides.
Aston Villa’s last five league matches
- Aston Villa 2-1 Chelsea
- Aston Villa 2-2 Liverpool
- Aston Villa 1-1 Ipswich
- Wolves 2-0 Aston Villa
- Aston Villa 1-1 West Ham
Crystal Palace's strength lies in their solid defensive setup, particularly away from home, while their home performances have been less convincing. Aston Villa's key strength is their attacking prowess, led by Ollie Watkins, but they have been vulnerable defensively, especially on the road.
Head-to-Head Record
The last five encounters between these sides have been evenly contested, with both teams securing two wins each and one draw. Notably, Crystal Palace thrashed Villa 5-0 in their last meeting at Selhurst Park, a result that Villa will be keen to avenge.
- Aston Villa 2-2 Crystal Palace (23 Nov 2024)
- Crystal Palace 5-0 Aston Villa (19 May 2024)
- Aston Villa 3-1 Crystal Palace (16 Sep 2023)
- Aston Villa 1-0 Crystal Palace (4 Mar 2023)
- Crystal Palace 3-1 Aston Villa (20 Aug 2022)
Injury and Suspension Report
Crystal Palace will be without Cheick Doucoure and Chadi Riad due to knee injuries, while Joel Ward's status remains uncertain. These absences could impact the Eagles’ defensive solidity and midfield control.
Aston Villa face a more significant injury crisis, with key players like Pau Torres, Ross Barkley, Boubacar Kamara, and Amadou Onana sidelined. Tyrone Mings and Morgan Rogers are also doubtful, but look likely to still feature.
Predicted Line-ups and Tactical Setup
Crystal Palace (3-4-2-1): Henderson; Lacroix, Guéhi, Richards; Mitchell, Hughes, Lerma, Muñoz; Eze, Sarr; Mateta.
Palace are likely to adopt a counter-attacking approach, relying on Eze's creativity and Mateta's finishing ability to exploit Villa's defensive frailties.
Aston Villa (4-2-3-1): Martinez; Cash, Konsa, Mings, Maatsen; Tielemans, McGinn; Rashford, Asensio, Rogers; Watkins.
Villa will aim to control possession and utilise their attacking midfielders to support Watkins, who will be their primary goal threat.
Key Battles and Players to Watch
- Eberechi Eze vs. Youri Tielemans: Eze's flair and vision will be crucial in breaking down Villa's midfield, while Tielemans will need to be at his best to disrupt Palace's play.
- Jean-Philippe Mateta vs. Ezri Konsa: Mateta's physical presence and goal-scoring form will test Konsa's defensive capabilities.
- Ollie Watkins vs. Marc Guéhi: Watkins' pace and movement will be a constant threat, and Guéhi will need to marshal the Palace defence effectively.
What to Expect and Match Prediction
Expect a closely contested affair, with Palace looking to exploit Villa's defensive vulnerabilities through quick transitions. Villa, despite their injury woes, will aim to dominate possession and create chances through their attacking midfielders. A draw seems the most likely outcome, with both teams having the potential to score.
Prediction: Crystal Palace 1-1 Aston Villa
Fun Fact and Trivia
Crystal Palace have been impressive on their travels of late. However, they have won just one of their last eight home games in the Premier League.
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