Crystal Palace vs Aston Villa prediction, H2H & Probable Line-ups on February 25, 2025
The 27th round of the English Premier League will take place on Tuesday at Selhurst Park, where Crystal Palace will host Aston Villa. I suggest betting on goals in this matchup, as there’s a solid chance for success.
Match Preview
The Eagles secured a confident 2-0 away win over Fulham in their previous round. This marked their fourth consecutive away victory in the Premier League. Impressively, the Londoners have not conceded a single goal in their last five away league matches. However, their home form has been far less impressive, with two consecutive home defeats in the league, both ending 1-2.
Currently, Oliver Glasner’s team sits 13th in the standings, holding a comfortable 16-point cushion above the relegation zone. Notably, Palace has avoided defeat in seven of their last nine Premier League matches, collecting five wins and two draws.
Meanwhile, Aston Villa pulled off a comeback 2-1 victory over Chelsea in their last league outing. Before that, the team had struggled, failing to win in five consecutive league games, with four draws and a surprising 0-2 loss to Wolverhampton.
Despite being outside the European qualification spots for now, the gap between Villa, Bournemouth, and Chelsea has narrowed significantly. In their last nine Premier League matches, the Birmingham side has suffered just one defeat, recording three wins and five draws in that span.
Probable Lineups
- Crystal Palace: Dean Henderson – Chris Richards, Maxence Lacroix, Marc Guéhi – Justin Devenny, Will Hughes, Eberechi Eze, Tyrick Mitchell – Ismaïla Sarr, Jefferson Lerma – Jean-Philippe Mateta
- Aston Villa: Emiliano Martínez – Ezri Konsa, Ian Maatsen, Tyrone Mings, Matty Cash – John McGinn, Youri Tielemans – Morgan Rogers, Jacob Ramsey, Marco Asensio – Ollie Watkins
Match Facts and Head-to-Head
- The first-round clash ended in a 2-2 draw.
- In the EFL Cup last autumn, Crystal Palace defeated Aston Villa 2-1 away.
- The "Over 2.5 Goals" bet has landed in the last four encounters between these sides.
Prediction
Bookmakers see this as a fairly even contest, with a slight edge given to the hosts. Notably, Crystal Palace’s home matches have been high-scoring affairs. Both teams have scored in the last seven matches played at Selhurst Park. Furthermore, at least three goals have been scored in five of their last six Premier League home games. A solid betting option for this match is "Both Teams to Score" at odds of 1.75.
