Aston Villa vs Crystal Palace predictions, team news, betting tips, odds and Bet Builder

Aston Villa vs Crystal Palace kick-off, date & TV info 

Date Sunday, August 31
Kick-off 7pm
Venue Villa Park, Aston, Birmingham
Competition Premier League
TV Sky Sports Main Event & Premier League

Crystal Palace celebrated a 3-0 success over Aston Villa in the semi-final of last season's FA Cup triumph and they will be hoping to stretch their unbeaten run over the Villans to six in Sunday's evening kick-off from Villa Park.

The Eagles have shared the spoils in their opening two league games against Chelsea and Nottingham Forest while Unai Emery's side still await their first goal of the campaign, having drawn 0-0 with Newcastle before enduring a 1-0 beating at Brentford.

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Aston Villa vs Crystal Palace betting tips & predictions

Best bet

Under 2.5 goals
2pts 10-11 bet365

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Youri Tielemans to be shown a card
4-1 Hills

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No goalscorer
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Aston Villa vs Crystal Palace preview 

Aston Villa and Crystal Palace are two of the Premier League’s European representatives this season but the pair may struggle to showcase their attacking talents at Villa Park.

The Villans will compete in this season’s Europa League while it will be Conference League football for Palace after they edged past Norwegian side Fredrikstad 1-0 on aggregate on Thursday.

Oliver Glasner’s visitors have had plenty to celebrate in recent meetings with Villa, having gone five matches unbeaten which includes a 4-1 rout at Selhurst Park in February before an equally convincing 3-0 victory in their FA Cup semi-final showdown in April.

However, star man Eberechi Eze has since left for boyhood club Arsenal and the three-day turnaround from a trip to Norway is sure to have its effects on a small squad also weakened in attack by an injury to Eddie Nketiah.

Palace remain a well-oiled machine under Glasner and they have kept three clean sheets in four outings, which includes a 0-0 draw in their Premier League opener at Chelsea.

However, the Eagles have also scored only twice in those four outings, having also been held in a goalless game at Fredrikstad on Thursday, and Eze’s departure takes away the brunt of their creativity.

The same problems have occurred at Aston Villa, whose transfer activities have been limited by the Premier League's profitability and sustainability rules.

A lack of squad depth and reliable attacking options has been evident in Villa’s opening two matches, and they registered only three shots in a goalless draw with Newcastle before last weekend’s limp 1-0 defeat at Brentford.

Unai Emery’s side huffed and puffed against the Bees but still managed only two shots on target and they are unlikely to get much change from a Palace defence who have kept eight clean sheets in their last 14 away league games.

Tielemans may have his discipline tested

An injury to Boubacar Kamara may mean that Youri Tielemans has to adopt a more defensive midfield role and, having committed five fouls in his opening two games, that makes him a leading card candidate.

Defences expected to dominate

Villa still await their first league goal of the season while Palace’s last four competitive matches have featured a total of only three goals, suggesting that this could be a cagey contest.

Palace’s last two away games at Fredrikstad and Chelsea have ended goalless, which was also the case in Villa’s opener at home to Newcastle.

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Aston Villa vs Crystal Palace Bet Builder

One or both teams not to score

One or both teams have failed to score in each of Villa's last six Premier League matches and Palace have kept three clean sheets in four outings.

Youri Tielemans to commit two or more fouls

Villa's Belgian international has committed five fouls across his opening two league games and he may have to adopt a more defensive role if Boubacar Kamara misses out.

Jean-Philippe Mateta to have a shot on target

The Palace forward got 14 goals in 37 league appearances last time and he had two shots on target in the goalless draw at Stamford Bridge in their opening away assignment.

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Key stats for Aston Villa vs Crystal Palace

♦ Aston Villa are unbeaten in their last 19 home Premier League matches
♦ Villa have gone three consecutive Premier League matches without a goal
♦ Palace are unbeaten in five matches with Villa, winning on four occasions
♦ Palace's last four games have featured a total of just three goals
♦ Palace winger Ismaila Sarr has scored or assisted in all six of his starts against Aston Villa

Aston Villa vs Crystal Palace betting odds

Bet on Aston Villa vs Crystal Palace in Premier League. Here are the latest odds for Sunday's match.

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Aston Villa vs Crystal Palace team news and predicted line-ups

Aston Villa

Boubacar Kamara limped off against Brentford last weekend and is expected to miss out, while Ross Barkley and Andres Garcia are sidelined. Ezri Konsa returns from suspension.

Predicted line-up (4-2-3-1): Martinez; Cash, Konsa, Mings, Digne; Onana, Tielemans; Malen, Rogers, McGinn; Watkins.
Subs: Torres, Buendia, Maatsen, Bogarde, Guessand, Jimoh-Alaba, Rowe, Burrowes.

Crystal Palace

Chris Richards is expected to shake off his knock, but Will Hughes missed Thursday's trip to Norway and must be assessed. Odsonne Edouard, Caleb Kporha, Eddie Nketiah, Cheick Doucoure and Chadi Riad are all missing through injury. New signing Yeremy Pino is available to make his debut.

Predicted line-up (3-4-2-1): Henderson; Richards, Lacroix, Guehi; Munoz, Wharton, Lerma, Mitchell; Sarr, Devenny; Mateta.
Subs: Hughes, Pino, Clyne, Esse, Sosa, Kamada, Cardines, Rodney.

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FAQs for Aston Villa vs Crystal Palace

When is Aston Villa vs Crystal Palace in the Premier League?

The game between Aston Villa and Crystal Palace in the Premier League is set to take place on Sunday, August 31 with a 7pm kick-off.

Where is Aston Villa vs Crystal Palace being played?

Aston Villa are set to host Crystal Palace in the Premier League at Villa Park in Aston, Birmingham.

Where can I watch Aston Villa vs Crystal Palace?

The match between Aston Villa and Crystal Palace will be available to watch on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League.

What is the match betting for Aston Villa vs Crystal Palace?

Hosts Aston Villa are 17-20 favourites to record victory against Crystal Palace, who are 3-1 to cause a surprise at Villa Park. The draw is available at 11-4.

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