Crystal Palace vs Aston Villa Prediction 7 January 2026
🔊 When will Crystal Palace's losing streak come to an end? The Eagles haven't tasted victory in their last seven matches. On Wednesday, they host Aston Villa at Selhurst Park. The Villans have suffered just one defeat in their last 13 outings. However, in head-to-head matchups with the Glaziers, the Lions have struggled, going about a year and a half without a win. Which streak is more likely to be broken? Our editorial team provides an insightful prediction on the odds for both teams.
Head-to-Head
📊 Aston Villa have failed to defeat Crystal Palace in their last six encounters. Over a span of 10 games, the statistics are also disappointing for Villa: the Eagles have claimed five victories compared to just two wins for the Lions. The teams have drawn on three occasions. Notably, in seven consecutive matches, the total goals have exceeded 2.5.
Head-to-head statistics Crystal Palace - Aston Villa
Crystal Palace Team Overview
Crystal Palace's winless streak has now stretched to seven matches across all competitions. During this run, the Eagles have only managed two draws: one in the Premier League and another in the modest Conference League. Oliver Glasner's squad also suffered a defeat in the English League Cup quarterfinals against Arsenal. In the league, the Eagles have plummeted from 5th place to 14th.
The away trip to Newcastle in the 20th round of the Premier League didn't bring any success for Crystal Palace. The Eagles characteristically conceded possession to their opponents (41% to 59%), yet they held their own in attack, trailing by just one shot (11 to 12). However, the quality of chances for the visitors was lacking (1.13 xG compared to 1.93 xG), resulting in a clean sheet for Newcastle (2-0).
Match Results: Crystal Palace
Aston Villa Team Overview
Not long ago, Aston Villa's flawless run of 11 matches came to an end. However, Unai Emery's side continues to impress over the long haul: just one defeat in 13 games across all competitions. During this period, the "Lions" have climbed to third place in both the Premier League and the Europa League.
Aston Villa quickly bounced back after their loss to league leaders Arsenal in the 19th round of the Premier League. In their next match, the "Lions" hosted Nottingham Forest. The hosts dominated possession (73% to 27%) and were nearly twice as threatening in attack (1.44 xG compared to 0.73 xG). The final score reflected the nature of the game - a well-deserved 3-1 victory.
Match Results: Aston Villa
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Crystal Palace
🎙 Crystal Palace are arguably the most active English club in the winter transfer window. Following the record signing of Brennan Johnson for £35 million, the Eagles might soon recoup that amount. Top clubs have been eyeing London defender Marc Guéhi since the summer, and now Manchester City have shown interest. Palace's management stance remains unchanged: they aim to keep the player until summer but might consider a winter sale if lucrative offers come in and a suitable replacement is found. It's believed that Crystal Palace could part with Guéhi in January if potential buyers offer more than £35 million.
❌ In their last match against Newcastle, Palace were hit by injuries to two players: Nathaniel Clyne and Jefferson Lerma. In the previous three league games, Will Hughes, Chris Richards, and Eddie Nketiah were sidelined. Earlier, Daichi Kamada found himself on the injury list. Cheick Doucouré and Chadi Riad have been recovering from ACL injuries since last season. Meanwhile, Ismaïla Sarr is competing in the Africa Cup of Nations.
Aston Villa
🎙 Aston Villa's head coach shared his thoughts on the victory over Nottingham Forest. “Fantastic, three points. We needed to rest and work hard to prepare for this match. The players responded brilliantly to the demands we set for them. It was crucial for us to score when opportunities arose. The key was that we didn't allow the opponent to create dangerous counter-attacks,” said Unai Emery.
❌ Still on Aston Villa's injury list are Tyrone Mings, Amadou Onana, Ross Barkley, and Pau Torres. Evann Guessan is representing Ivory Coast at the Africa Cup of Nations.
🟨 Referee and Yellow Cards
The main referee for the match is Andy Madley. In seven of his last eight Premier League matches, the total yellow cards have been under 4.5. However, whether this trend will continue in the upcoming game remains uncertain. In the last six head-to-head encounters between these teams, there have been at least four yellow cards. Aston Villa, when playing away, have not exactly been model citizens, picking up more than 1.5 cautions in five consecutive matches. Crystal Palace are just four points away from the top five, so their desire to rejoin the European race will be intense. Given these circumstances, we expect a total of over 3.5 yellow cards.
⚽️ Goal Prediction
The defenses of both teams are far from perfect. Aston Villa might not concede in large numbers, but they have done so consistently in their last seven Premier League games. Crystal Palace share a similar record. Additionally, recent head-to-head clashes between the teams have been entertaining: a total of over 2.5 goals was recorded in 8 of the last 10 meetings. This is where we suggest placing your bet.
🚩 Corner Prediction
In their last Premier League match, Aston Villa proved they can play more than just counter-attacking football. This could come in handy against Crystal Palace, who often cede initiative to even lower-ranked teams at home. In such a setup, the visitors will likely spend ample time in the opposition's final third, which should reflect in the number of set-pieces won near the opponent's goal. Aston Villa's average number of corners in away matches over 10 rounds is 4.9. Therefore, we recommend betting on Aston Villa's total corners over 4.5.
Editorial Prediction
The recent performances of the teams are quite different, yet Aston Villa's odds aren't significantly better, likely due to their history against Crystal Palace. The Villans haven't beaten the Eagles in over a year and a half. But if there's a time for Unai Emery to change that trend, it's now. Crystal Palace's squad is depleted by injuries, and their attacking leader Ismaïla Sarr is away at the Africa Cup of Nations. Given these circumstances, a win for Aston Villa with a (0) handicap seems reasonable. A narrow victory for the visitors should suffice (2-1).
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