Crystal Palace vs Aston Villa Prediction & BETTING TIPS - 07/01/2026

Crystal Palace take on Aston Villa at Selhurst Park in a matchup between a side struggling for rhythm and one riding a strong wave of form. Therefore, our prediction leans toward a 2-1 away win. Palace’s injury list remains lengthy, and the latest concern is Jefferson Lerma, who picked up a knock in the 2-0 defeat to Newcastle. The Eagles have failed to win at home this season, averaging just 0.75 goals scored and conceding 1.75 per game at Selhurst Park. Their expected goals (1.52) suggests they create chances, but poor finishing continues to limit their output.Aston Villa, meanwhile, arrive full of confidence after a 3-1 victory over Nottingham Forest. Unai Emery’s men boast exceptional away numbers, winning 80% of their road matches and scoring 2.40 goals per game. The Villans have also produced an impressive expected goals of 1.29 away from home while failing to score in 0% of matches, highlighting their consistency in the final third. Historically, Palace hold a slight edge in the H2H (52% win rate), but Villa’s current momentum gives them a strong platform to control proceedings.