Premier League:Crystal Palace vs Aston Villa Prediction & Betting Tips

Match: Premier League

Fixture: Crystal Palace vs Aston Villa

Local Kick-off Time:19:30, 7th January 2026 (7:30 p.m.)

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Prediction: Aston Villa to Win or Draw

Overall, the balance of power in this match tilts heavily in Aston Villa’s favour: Crystal Palace’s home advantage and targeted tactics will clash with Villa’s superior squad strength and attacking firepower, while injury and fitness issues for both sides will add further uncertainty to the game. The defensive casualties Manchester City suffered in their weekend fixture will also fuel Villa’s motivation to climb higher in the league table. The Asian Handicap for this match is set at a Draw line, which suggests that a stalemate is the most likely outcome. However, Crystal Palace are facing a devastating blow to their tactical setup due to the injuries and suspensions of their first-choice defensive midfielder, right wing-back and winger—all key positions in Oliver Glasner’s system, which explains their winless run in the last eight matches. We are optimistic that Aston Villa will remain unbeaten away from home.

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Comprehensive Prediction Analysis:

Crystal Palace:

Crystal Palace’s performance this season can be described as a case of “strong start, weak finish”. The pressure of competing on multiple fronts has taken its toll on their thin squad, leading to a complete collapse after the Christmas period—they have gone winless in seven consecutive matches across all competitions, suffering a three-game losing streak in the Premier League, with both attacking and defensive performances falling off a cliff. Their average of 0.8 goals per game ranks among the lowest in the league, and they have conceded 12 goals in their last six league rounds. Selhurst Park, once a formidable “fortress”, has only yielded 2 wins in 10 Premier League home games this season, with home advantage fading drastically. To make matters worse, the team is reeling from a severe injury crisis: defensive mainstays including Daniel Muñoz and Chris Richards, as well as midfield linchpin Daichi Kamada, are all sidelined through injury, while winger Ismaïla Sarr is away on international duty at the Africa Cup of Nations. The cobbled-together lineup will struggle for chemistry, with the only silver lining being the home debut of winter signing Brennan Johnson.

Aston Villa:

Aston Villa has undergone a remarkable transformation under Unai Emery this season, sitting third in the Premier League after 20 rounds—just 6 points adrift of the top spot—with full motivation to challenge for both the league title and a Champions League qualification spot. The team has put together an impressive run of 11 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss in their last 13 league matches, defeating heavyweights such as Liverpool and Manchester City along the way. Their attacking firepower ranks among the top three in the league: Ollie Watkins has contributed 10 goals and 6 assists, finding the net in three consecutive games, while Morgan Rogers has delivered a breakout campaign with 7 goals and 6 assists to establish himself as the team’s attacking focal point. The midfield partnership of John McGinn and Youri Tielemans boasts exceptional control, averaging 7.2 key passes per game. However, Villa also face critical vulnerabilities: defensive pillars Tyrone Mings, Ezri Konsa and full-back Pau Torres are all ruled out with injuries, leaving a glaring void in the team’s backline—they have conceded 9 goals in their last five away matches. Furthermore, the team will have to cope with a packed schedule of two league games in one week, which is likely to take a toll on the players’ fitness levels.

Final Prediction:

Asian Handicap: Draw

European Handicap: Away Win

Predicted Scores: 1-2, 1-3, 0-3

Predicted Total Goals: 3, 4, 5

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