Premier League 2026/27
Crystal Palace vs Aston Villa prediction
Our predicted score is 1-0. Below: the goals outlook, the deciding factors and three bets from safe to long shot.
40%Palace
25%draw
35%Villa
Quick overview
- Our pick: We predict 1-0, with Palace at 40%.
- Home advantage: Palace have both the better ratings and home advantage, which is worth about a quarter of a goal at Selhurst Park.
- Goals outlook: Our model expects 2.8 goals, right on the line. Over 2.5 goals is close to a coin flip at 53%.
- Safest bet: Palace or draw (Double chance), about a 65% chance.
Who will win Palace vs Villa?
We back Palace in Crystal Palace vs Aston Villa, with a predicted score of 1-0 and a 40% win chance. The model expects a middling goals count, with over 2.5 goals at 53%. Kick-off: Sat, 01 May 2027 at 19:30 IST.
- Predicted score
- 1-0
- Our pick
- Palace, 40%
- Draw
- 25%
What will decide it
The three things we think will settle this match, and which side each one helps.
Home advantage
Palace have both the better ratings and home advantage, which is worth about a quarter of a goal at Selhurst Park.
Helps Palace
Goals outlook
Our model expects 2.8 goals, right on the line. Over 2.5 goals is close to a coin flip at 53%.
Helps Even
Quality gap
Palace are well ahead on our ratings, with the draw at just 25%. An early goal for them would be hard for Villa to overturn.
Helps Palace
How many goals in Palace vs Villa?
Our model's chance of each total. The highlighted column is the most likely outcome.
Best bets for Palace vs Villa
One match, three risk levels. The safer bet lands most often; the long shot pays most when it does.
Safer
Our chance 65%
Double chance
Palace or draw
Wins if Palace win or the game ends level. Low odds, but it only loses to an upset.
Value
Our chance 57%
Both teams to score
Yes
Both attacks should create chances. We rate it 57%.
Long shot
Our chance 9%
Correct score
Palace 1-0
Our predicted score. Correct-score odds are long, so a small stake is plenty.
How the teams line up
Confirmed line-ups arrive about an hour before kick-off.
Home
Crystal Palace
A solid mid-table side. Palace are hard to break down in front of their own fans at Selhurst Park, but chances can be scarce at the other end too.
Away
Aston Villa
Villa are a well-coached side that grinds out results on the road at Selhurst Park, built on a strong midfield.
Match preview
Aston Villa visit Selhurst Park to face Crystal Palace in the 2026/27 Premier League. Our goals model expects 1.47 goals from Palace and 1.34 from Villa, which is where the 40% rating for Palace comes from. Team news lands about an hour before kick-off, and a key absence can move this more than anything else, so check the line-ups before you bet.
Palace and Villa: the games either side
Rest days and what comes next for both clubs, from the published Premier League fixture list.
Palace play 7 days after their game away at Man Utd on 24 Apr. Their next league game is away at Forest 7 days after this one. It is game 34 of 38 for them.
Villa play 7 days after their game at home to Coventry on 24 Apr. Their next league game is away at Brentford 7 days after this one. It is game 34 of 38 for them.
The reverse fixture, at Villa Park, was played on Sat, 05 Dec 2026, so this is the second meeting of the season.
- 24 AprMan Utd vs PalaceOld Trafford
- 24 AprVilla vs CoventryVilla Park
- 01 MayPalace vs VillaSelhurst ParkThis match
- 08 MayForest vs PalaceCity Ground
- 08 MayBrentford vs VillaGtech Community Stadium
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- 15 MayAston Villa vs Newcastle UnitedPremier League, 19:30 IST
- 01 MayArsenal vs Tottenham HotspurPremier League, 19:30 IST
Crystal Palace vs Aston Villa: questions fans ask
Quick answers to what readers ask us most.
Who will win Palace vs Villa?
We back Crystal Palace. Malik Mumbai's model gives Palace 40%, the draw 25% and Villa 35%, based on our club ratings, home advantage and recent form.
What time is Crystal Palace vs Aston Villa in India?
The game starts at 19:30 IST India time on Sat, 01 May 2027, which is 15:00 in the UK, at Selhurst Park, London. TV picks can move the date, so check closer to the day.
What is the best bet for Palace vs Villa?
Palace or draw is the safer option at 65%. The value pick is both teams to score: Yes (57%). Check the line-ups before you bet.
Palace vs Villa match kaun jitega?
Malik Mumbai ke model ke hisaab se Crystal Palace favourite hain. Palace ka chance 40%, draw 25% aur Villa ka chance 35% hai. Hamara predicted score 1-0 hai. Yeh prediction hai, guarantee nahi.
Is Crystal Palace vs Aston Villa a derby?
No, it is a regular league match between clubs from London and Birmingham.
Is it legal to bet on the Premier League in India?
Not for real money online. India's Online Gaming Act 2025 bans online money games, including betting, along with their advertising and payment processing. Our legal guide explains what is still allowed. This is not legal advice, and you must be 18 or over.
Will both teams score in Palace vs Villa?
We rate both teams to score at 57%, so it leans yes. Over 2.5 goals is 53%.
Still unsure? Ask our team
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