Crystal Palace (home)
- Crystal Palace have failed to win any of their last five games (D2, L3).
- Palace have taken 27 points from their 19 games in the Premier League to sit 11th in the table and although their home record isn’t particularly strong (W2, D5, L3) they have scored 1.00 goals per game and conceded 1.20 goals per game at home.
- Palace have a completely different style and a completely opposite character under Oliver Glasner, who has overseen the side since his appointment in February 2024.
- His teams play a fast-paced style, which involves rapid transitions, aggressive counter-pressing and lots of width from his wing-backs.
Aston Villa (away)
- Aston Villa are 2nd in the Premier League 2025-2026 table with 42 points from 20 games.
- His Villa have structure and discipline, they sit deep, play a disciplined mid-block and patiently build up attacks through their midfield rotations.
- Aston Villa have won three of their last five Premier League games including a 2-1 away win against Chelsea.
- However, they have failed to take all three points in their last two trips to Selhurst Park.
- Emery’s Villa want to keep the ball and play possession football and Palace have proven to be particularly strong against such opponents in this period under Glasner.
Head-to-Head
Crystal Palace have won four of the last five meetings between the sides including a 3-0 win at Villa Park four months ago.
Key Players
- Jean-Philippe Mateta remains their main goal threat with eight Premier League goals in 19 outings this season.
- Morgan Rogers has emerged as Villa’s main goal man this term with seven Premier League strikes from 20 outings and he has scored four of his goals in their last five matches.
- Youri Tielemans has been Villa’s most creative force in recent games, providing three assists from the ten goals Villa have scored in their last five Premier League matches.
Betting Insights
Both Teams To Score at 1.7 is the headline bet, as both sides have some genuine goal threats.
Prediction
- So this is a classic matchup where the respective weakness of each side is the exact strength of the opposition.
- Emery’s Villa want to keep the ball and play possession football and Palace have proven to be particularly strong against such opponents in this period under Glasner.
