Crystal Palace vs Aston Villa prediction, H2H and probable lineups - January 7, 2026
One of the fixtures of Matchday 21 in the English Premier League will be played on Wednesday at Selhurst Park in London, where the local side Crystal Palace will host Aston Villa. Let's take a closer look at a betting option for this clash that carries promising odds for success.
Match preview
Crystal Palace are enduring a serious crisis, having failed to win in seven consecutive matches across all competitions. The team has been struggling in attack and can't cope with the intense fixture list amid a relentless wave of injuries and absences. Even the return of certain players hasn't solved their systemic issues—especially in defense, where Glasner is forced to patch gaps with makeshift solutions.
Currently, the Eagles are not only in their worst form of the year, but their recent Premier League statistics are also dire. Scoring just two goals in five matches while conceding 11 speaks to a complete lack of balance. However, it's worth noting that Palace have a strong record against Aston Villa: they regularly win head-to-head encounters and consistently find the net against the Birmingham side.
Aston Villa, on the other hand, continue to display impressive consistency and attacking prowess under Unai Emery. Their victory over Nottingham provided further evidence of their potent offense and resilience in bouncing back from setbacks—this time, after a heavy defeat to Arsenal. The Villans still hope to challenge for the title, even if the gap to the Gunners is now six points.
That said, Villa have their own defensive issues—they have conceded in eight consecutive matches, and their stability without the ball remains questionable. However, with a powerful attack, plenty of depth, and good squad rotation, Aston Villa remain favorites here, even despite their poor head-to-head record.
Probable lineups
- Crystal Palace: Henderson, Guehi, Lacroix, Kanwo, Hughes, Wharton, Mitchell, Sosa, Pino, Devenny, Mateta
- Aston Villa: Martinez, Cash, Lindelöf, Konsa, Digne, Kamara, Tielemans, Rogers, McGinn, Sancho, Watkins
Match facts and head-to-head
- Crystal Palace are unbeaten against Aston Villa in their last six meetings.
- Aston Villa have scored in every official match since the start of December, but have also conceded in all of them.
- The last three head-to-head meetings between these sides ended with Palace victories, with a combined score of 10-1.
Prediction
Crystal Palace's form leaves much to be desired, and even their strong head-to-head record against Aston Villa might not be enough to save them from another defeat. The Birmingham side are in great shape, consistently scoring, and aiming to solidify their Champions League spot. The best bet here looks to be an "Aston Villa win" with a safety net on the (0) handicap.
