Our Aston Villa vs Crystal Palace Prediction: 2-1
Aston Villa vs Crystal Palace in the England Premier League is scheduled for an 19:00 GMT kick-off on Friday August 29, 2025. We expect a 2-1 home win, but with both teams proving their offensive capabilities, BTTS is a solid alternative bet.
Our prediction is supported by key Aston Villa vs Crystal Palace stats, including attacking and defensive strength, recent form and historical results — all detailed below.
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Recent Form Insights
Aston Villa's Last Match – Villarreal vs Aston Villa
Aston Villa will hope to extend their good run following a 2-0 Elite Club Friendlies win against Villarreal on August 10. In that match, Aston Villa had 59% possession and 6 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Villarreal | 41% | 0 (4) | - | 53 |
Aston Villa | 59% | 0 (6) | - | 56 |
Crystal Palace's Last Match – Crystal Palace vs Liverpool
Crystal Palace must win as they look to rediscover their winning form following a 2-2 Community Shield draw against Liverpool on August 10. In that match, Crystal Palace recorded 44% possession, attempting 7 shots on goal, with 4 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Crystal Palace | 44% | 7 (4) | 2.03 | 26 |
Liverpool | 56% | 9 (5) | 1.07 | 38 |
Aston Villa vs Crystal Palace Stats
Key Stats
| Aston Villa | Crystal Palace | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.25 | Attacking Strength | 1.13 |
| 0.7 | Defence Strength | 0.92 |
| 1.4 | Points Per Game | 2 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 6/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 4/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 1.6 | Average Scored | 2 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Aston Villa are averaging 1.6 goals scored and 1.4 conceded per match, while Crystal Palace average 2.0 scored and 1.1 conceded per game.