Aston Villa vs Crystal Palace - Premier League
Fixture Preview - 31 August 2025
Match Context & Stakes
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Match Preview
Aston Villa hosts Crystal Palace at Villa Park on Sunday, 31 August, in what promises to be an intriguing Premier League clash. Villa's recent form has been mixed, with two wins, two draws, and a loss in their last five matches, while Palace arrives with a slightly more consistent record, having secured three wins and two draws. Historically, this fixture has favoured Villa, who have won six of the last ten encounters, but Palace's resilience cannot be underestimated. One key angle to consider is the likelihood of both teams scoring. With seven of the last ten head-to-head meetings seeing both teams find the net, and both sides showing attacking intent in their recent outings, a bet on "Both Teams to Score" at odds of 1.8 appears promising. Additionally, with eight of those last ten matches also surpassing the 2.5 goals mark, the potential for an entertaining, high-scoring game is significant. Expect a competitive match as both teams aim to secure vital points early in the season.
Prediction Strength
Full Time Result
Over/Under 2.5
Both Teams to Score
Mini League Table
View full table →| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 |  Leeds United | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 9 |  Brighton & Hove Albion | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 10 |  Fulham | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 11 |  Aston Villa | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 12 |  Newcastle United | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 13 |  Crystal Palace | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 14 |  Everton | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 15 |  Manchester United | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 16 |  AFC Bournemouth | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 26, 2025 | Crystal Palace | 3–0 | Aston Villa | FA Cup |
| February 25, 2025 | Crystal Palace | 4–1 | Aston Villa | Premier League |
| November 23, 2024 | Aston Villa | 2–2 | Crystal Palace | Premier League |
| October 30, 2024 | Aston Villa | 1–2 | Crystal Palace | Carabao Cup |
| May 19, 2024 | Crystal Palace | 5–0 | Aston Villa | Premier League |
| September 16, 2023 | Aston Villa | 3–1 | Crystal Palace | Premier League |
| March 4, 2023 | Aston Villa | 1–0 | Crystal Palace | Premier League |
| August 20, 2022 | Crystal Palace | 3–1 | Aston Villa | Premier League |
| May 15, 2022 | Aston Villa | 1–1 | Crystal Palace | Premier League |
| November 27, 2021 | Crystal Palace | 1–2 | Aston Villa | Premier League |