Crystal Palace vs Aston Villa Predictions

Although the Eagles have defeated the Villans twice this season, it is most likely to be Aston Villa who might secure a win over Crystal Palace. You can add goal-goal to your ticket.

Match info: FA Cup semi-final

Venue: Wembley Stadium, London

Date: Saturday, 26^th April 2025

Time: 5:30 pm Nigerian time

A mismatch in the animal kingdom, the Eagles and the Lions collide in a colossal FA Cup semi-final at Wembley on Saturday, as Crystal Palace and Aston Villa fight for the right to play under the arch again next month.

Either Nottingham Forest or Manchester City will be standing in the victor's way of stardom, which Palace are yet to achieve in the prestigious competition, while the Villans are bidding to reach final number 12.

Head-to-head:

• Crystal Palace have won 9 of the last 19 meetings between the two teams.
• Aston Villa have recorded 7 victories.
• The remaining 3 clashes ended in draws.
• Crystal Palace have not won any of the last four matches.
• Aston Villa have won three of their last five games.
• The Eagles have won two of their three games against the Villans this season.
• Their last 5 encounters produced at least 3 goals.

Form:

• Crystal Palace in all competitions: W-L-L-D-D
• Aston Villa in all competitions: L-W-W-W-L

Team News:

• Crystal Palace will be without the services of Chadi Riad and Cheick Oumar Doucoure as they are injured. Ben Chilwell might also miss out due to illness.
• Aston Villa are ready with all their players fit to be in action.

Player(s) to watch:

• Eberechi Eze will have a major role to play for the Eagles. The 26-year-old English star has scored two goals in three games in the FA Cup this term so far. Eze also scored an important goal in the last Premier League game against Arsenal. From controlling the midfield to scoring goals, Eze can manage all.
• Marcus Rashford scored a brace for the Villans in the last FA Cup round fixture. Marcus Rashford was also the only goal scorer for Aston Villa in the EPL game against Manchester City. He is going to create some problems for Crystal Palace’s defence with his attacking skills.