Aston Villa vs Crystal Palace Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | Premier League 2025-26

The Eagles dominated the proceedings when they last faced the Villans.

Aston Villa are all set to host Crystal Palace for the 2025-26 English Premier League matchweek 3 fixture. Villa Park is all set to witness an interesting contest between these clubs.

Despite being at home, Aston Villa will be under pressure. The Villans have not been able to perform well against the Eagles in their last few meetings. The Unai Emery-led side are yet to win a match in the 2025-26 Premier League as they were held to a draw in their opening game are coming in after facing a defeat at the hands of Brentford in their last fixture.

Crystal Palace first secured a draw against Chelsea in their opening league game and were then held to a draw in their very next match against Nottingham Forest. The visitors will be feeling confident due to their last few positive results against Aston Villa. They are also winless in the EPL at the moment.

Kick-off:

• Location: Birmingham, England
• Stadium: Villa Park
• Date: Sunday, August 31
• Kick-off Time: 11:30 p.m. IST/ 06:00 p.m. GMT/ 02:00 p.m. ET/ 11:00 a.m. PT
• Referee: Stuart Attwell
• VAR: In use

Form:

Aston Villa: D-L

Crystal Palace: D-W-D-D

Players to Watch

Ollie Watkins (Aston Villa)

The Englishman will yet again lead the attacking front for Aston Villa. Ollie Watkins is yet to find the net in the new season. He will be looking to step up here so that he can help his side in the final third by scoring a goal or two. Watkins will be keen on engraving his name on the scoresheet here.

Jean Phillipe-Mateta (Crystal Palace)

Jean Phillipe-Mateta has also not been able to score a goal for his side in the last two Premier League games, but the upcoming game is going to be a big chance for him to find the net. Mateta is one of the main men for Crystal Palace in the attacking front and is going to cause issues for the hosts.

Match Facts

• Crystal Palace have scored 16 goals in their last five matches against Aston Villa.
• The Villans have only been able to score four goals in their last five fixtures against the Eagles.
• Crystal Palace are on a five-match unbeaten run against Aston Villa.

Aston Villa vs Crystal Palace: Betting Tips and Odds

• Crystal Palace to win @16/5 Betfred
• Jean Phillipe Mateta to score @15/2 bet365
• Goals under 3.5 @1/3 bet365

Injury and Team News

Aston Villa will be without the services of Andres Garcia and Boubacar Kamara as they are injured. Ross Barkley might also sit out due to a lack of fitness.

Edward Nketiah, Chadi Riad, Caleb Kporha, Cheick Oumar Doucoure, Odsonne Edouard and Will Hughes will not be in action for Crystal Palace as they are injured.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 57

Aston Villa won: 23

Crystal Palace won: 18

Draws: 16

Predicted Lineups

Aston Villa predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Martínez (GK); Cash, Mings, Torres, Digne; Guessand, Onana; McGinn, Tielemans, Rogers; Watkins

Crystal Palace predicted lineup (3-4-3)

Henderson (GK); Richards, Lacroix, Guéhi; Muñoz, Wharton, Lerma, Mitchell; Sarr, Mateta, Pino

Match Prediction

An intense game is likely to take place between these England-based clubs, but Crystal Palace are likely to come out on top to defeat Aston Villa in their upcoming Premier League clash.

Prediction: Aston Villa 1-2 Crystal Palace

Telecast Details

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USA: NBC Sports

Nigeria: SuperSport

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