Aston Villa vs Crystal Palace: Predictions, Betting odds, Lineups, Preview

• Aston Villa are tipped to remain winless, with a 1-1 draw predicted against Crystal Palace.

• Only one of the last five meetings between the sides has ended in a draw.

• Adam Wharton is expected to dictate play for Palace, with Oliver Glasner unable to call on Ebere Eze’s creativity.

Explore Ladbrokes’ detailed preview for Aston Villa vs Crystal Palace in the Premier League. Stats, odds, predictions, and lineups for the 19:00 BST match.

• Fixture: Aston Villa vs Crystal Palace

• Date: Sunday, 31 August 2025

• Kick-off: 19:00 BST

• Venue: Villa Park

Match Prediction: Aston Villa 1-1 Crystal Palace

Aston Villa's early-season form has been poor, with a loss to Brentford and a draw against Newcastle. They'll be looking to bounce back with a win at home, but they'll need to be more clinical in front of goal. 

Crystal Palace have been solid, drawing against both Nottingham Forest and Chelsea. They'll fancy their chances of nicking a result at Villa Park, especially with their strong defensive displays in recent games.

The match could be a tight affair, with both teams looking to break down stubborn defences. Villa might have the edge at home, but Palace's recent results suggest they won't be pushovers. It could come down to which team takes their chances on the day.

Aston Villa's opening two league games have been underwhelming to say the least, with a loss to Brentford and a goalless draw against Newcastle. They've struggled to find the back of the net, which could be a concern going into this game. 

However, home advantage might give them the boost they need to turn things around. If they can start converting their chances, they could put Palace under pressure.

Recent Premier League Results:

• Loss: 0-1 vs Brentford (A)

• Draw: 0-0 vs Newcastle United (H)

Crystal Palace have been in decent form, drawing against both Nottingham Forest and Chelsea. Their defence has been solid, which bodes well for their chances at Villa Park. They'll be looking to frustrate Villa and hit them on the counter. If they can keep things tight at the back, they could come away with a positive result.

Recent Premier League Results:

• Draw: 1-1 vs Nottingham Forest (H)

• Draw: 0-0 vs Chelsea (A)

Crystal Palace have had the upper hand in recent meetings with Aston Villa, winning four out of the last five encounters in all competitions. They've scored 16 goals to Villa's 4 in those games, suggesting they could pose a real threat once again.

Recent Results (All Competitions)

• Crystal Palace 3-0 Aston Villa (26 Apr 2025)

• Crystal Palace 4-1 Aston Villa (25 Feb 2025)

• Aston Villa 2-2 Crystal Palace (23 Nov 2024)

• Aston Villa 1-2 Crystal Palace (30 Oct 2024)

• Crystal Palace 5-0 Aston Villa (19 May 2024)

• Andres Garcia (Knock) - Doubt

• Boubacar Kamara (Hamstring ) - Doubt

• Ross Barkley (Knock) - Doubt

• Chadi Riad  (Cruciate) - Out

• Cheick Doucouré (Knee) - Out 

• Matheus Franca (Muscle) - Out

• Eddie Nketiah (Hamstring) - Out

• Caleb Kporha (Back) - Doubt

• Daichi Kamada (Knee) - Doubt

• Martinez, Cash, Mings, Torres, Digne, Onana, McGinn, Guessand, Tielemans, Rogers, Watkins

With a strong backline and creative players like McGinn and Tielemans, Aston Villa will look to control the game and create chances for Watkins. Their recent struggles in front of goal will need to be addressed if they want to secure a win.

• Henderson, Richards, Lacroix, Guéhi, Muñoz, Hughes, Wharton, Mitchell, Devenny, Mateta, Sarr

Crystal Palace's predicted lineup suggests a focus on defensive solidity, with players like Guéhi and Lacroix at the back. They'll rely on the pace of Sarr and the finishing of Mateta to threaten Villa on the counter-attack.

• Tyrone Mings vs Jean-Philippe Mateta: Mings will need to be at his best to keep Mateta quiet.

• John McGinn vs Adam Wharton: McGinn's creativity will be tested by Wharton's defensive work rate.

• Ollie Watkins (Aston Villa): Watkins will be key to Villa's chances of breaking down Palace's defence.

• Ismaïla Sarr (Crystal Palace): Sarr's pace and directness could cause problems for Villa's backline.

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