Crystal Palace vs Aston Villa Prediction, Preview, Team News and More | Premier League 2023-24
The Premier League is back in action with another set of matches this weekend as Crystal Palace take on Unai Emery's Aston Villa side at Selhurst Park on Sunday. Both teams can pack a punch on their day and will want to win this game.
Crystal Palace are in 12th place in the Premier League standings and have been inconsistent this season. The Eagles eased past Wolverhampton Wanderers by a 3-1 scoreline in their previous game and will look to achieve a similar result this weekend.
Aston Villa, on the other hand, are in fourth place in the league table and have stepped up to the plate over the past year. The away side held Liverpool to a 3-3 draw last week and will look to take it up a notch in this match.
Crystal Palace vs Aston Villa Head-to-Head
Aston Villa have a good record against Crystal Palace and have won 23 out of the 52 matches between the two teams. Crystal Palace have managed 14 victories against Aston Villa and will look to cut the deficit in this fixture.
Crystal Palace form guide: W-W-D-W-W
Aston Villa form guide: D-L-L-L-D
Crystal Palace vs Aston Villa Team News
Crystal Palace
Cheick Doucoure, Rob Holding, and Sam Johnstone are injured and have been ruled out of this fixture. Naoirou Ahamada is serving a suspension and will not be included in the squad.
Injured: Cheick Doucoure, Rob Holding, Sam Johnstone, Matheus Franca
Doubtful: Will Hughes, Jefferson Lerma
Suspended: Naoirou Ahamada
Aston Villa
Aston Villa have a depleted squad with Emiliano Buendia, Youri Tielemans, and Nicolo Zanioli sidelined for this clash. Alex Moreno is carrying a knock and might not feature in this game.
Injured: Emiliano Buendia, Youri Tielemans, Nicolo Zaniolo, Jacob Ramsey, Tyrone Mings, Boubacar Kamara, Matty Cash, Morgan Rogers
Doubtful: Alex Moreno
Suspended: None
Crystal Palace vs Aston Villa Predicted XI
Crystal Palace Predicted XI (3-4-3): Henderson; Clyne, Andersen, Richards; Munoz, Lerma, Wharton, Mitchell; Olise, Eze, Mateta
Aston Villa Predicted XI (4-4-2): Martinez; Konsa, Carlos, Torres, Digne; Bailey, Chambers, Luiz, McGinn; Duran, Watkins
Crystal Palace vs Aston Villa Prediction
Aston Villa are in the midst of a slump at the moment and are in need of an immediate resurgence. The likes of Ollie Watkins and Jhon Duran can be lethal on their day and will look to make their mark this weekend.
Crystal Palace can pack a punch on their day and have improved under Oliver Glasner. Both teams are evenly matched and could play out a draw in this fixture.
Prediction: Crystal Palace 2-2 Aston Villa