Crystal Palace vs Aston Villa Bet Builder Tips and Predictions




Fraser Bricknell
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Published Date: January 6, 2026 10:08 PM






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Premier League | Wednesday 7 January | Kick off 7.30pm | Selhurst Park
Crystal Palace welcome Aston Villa to Selhurst Park on Wednesday night in a Premier League clash that pitches a struggling home side against one of the most in form teams in the division.
Villa arrive in south London sitting third in the table and firmly in the title conversation, while Palace continue to slide after another defeat at the weekend. With injuries mounting for the Eagles and Villa full of confidence, this looks a strong spot to build a multi selection bet around Emery’s side continuing their momentum.
Below you will find a full Crystal Palace vs Aston Villa bet builder, along with team news, form analysis, key stats and FAQs, all correct and up to date as of 6 January 2026.
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Date Wednesday 7 January
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Kick off 7.30pm
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Venue Selhurst Park, London
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Competition Premier League
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TV Sky Sports Plus


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Crystal Palace head into this fixture in poor form, having failed to win any of their last seven matches in all competitions. Their latest outing ended in a 2 0 defeat away at Newcastle, where Oliver Glasner’s side managed just one shot on target across the entire match.
The Eagles have now won only two of their ten Premier League home games this season and continue to struggle for goals, scoring just 22 times in 20 league matches. Injuries and AFCON absences have stripped Palace of several key players, leaving them short in midfield and wide areas.
Aston Villa, by contrast, are flying. Unai Emery’s side have won 18 of their last 21 matches in league and cup competitions and bounced back from a heavy defeat at Arsenal with an impressive 3 1 home win over Nottingham Forest at the weekend.
Villa sit third in the Premier League with 42 points from 20 games and boast a strong blend of control and attacking threat. Ollie Watkins continues to lead the line superbly, while McGinn, Rogers and Buendia provide creativity and energy from midfield.
Despite Palace having enjoyed recent success in this fixture, all current form and underlying numbers point firmly towards Villa having the edge on Wednesday night.
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Crystal Palace have won only two of their ten Premier League home matches this season
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Palace have failed to score in four of their last six league games
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Aston Villa have won 12 of their last 13 matches in all competitions
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Both teams have scored in nine of Villa’s last ten victories
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Ollie Watkins has scored six goals in his last seven Premier League appearances
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Villa have won 18 of their last 21 league and cup games
Crystal Palace team news
Crystal Palace are severely depleted. Ismaila Sarr is away at AFCON, while Cheick Doucoure, Chadi Riad, Daniel Munoz, Daichi Kamada, Jefferson Lerma, Eddie Nketiah and Nathaniel Clyne are all injured. Chris Richards is fit but has been confirmed to start on the bench.
Predicted Palace line up
Henderson
Canvot, Lacroix, Guehi
Devenny, Wharton, Hughes, Mitchell
Johnson, Pino
Mateta
Aston Villa team news
Aston Villa have fewer concerns. Amadou Onana and Ross Barkley remain sidelined, while Evann Guessand is away at AFCON. Pau Torres and Tyrone Mings are nearing returns and could feature from the bench.
Predicted Villa line up
Martinez
Cash, Konsa, Lindelof, Digne
Kamara, Tielemans
McGinn, Rogers, Buendia
Watkins


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This bet builder focuses on Villa avoiding defeat, steady goal output, strong shot volume at both ends, and reliable player involvement based on roles and recent form.
🧠 Crystal Palace vs Aston Villa Bet Builder
Selections
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Double Chance Draw or Aston Villa
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Over 1.5 Total Goals
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Over 7.5 Total Corners
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Over 2.5 Total Cards
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Aston Villa Goalkeeper 2 or More Saves
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Crystal Palace Goalkeeper 2 or More Saves
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Ollie Watkins 1 or More Shots on Target
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Matty Cash 1 or More Fouls
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Boubacar Kamara 1 or More Fouls
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Jean Philippe Mateta 1 or More Fouls
Draw or Aston Villa
Villa’s current form makes them difficult to oppose. Palace have won just twice at home all season, while Villa have lost only once in their last 13 matches. This covers the away side avoiding defeat without needing a full win.
Over 1.5 goals
Villa games regularly produce goals, with both teams scoring in nine of their last ten wins. Palace may struggle creatively, but Villa’s attack alone is capable of pushing this line over.
Over 7.5 corners
Both sides generate steady corner counts. Villa dominate possession and press high, while Palace concede territory and are often forced into defensive clearances, making this a sensible line.
Over 2.5 cards
With Palace under pressure and Villa competing aggressively in midfield, this fixture profiles well for bookings. Palace’s defensive workload at home has already resulted in frequent fouls and cautions this season.
Both goalkeepers 2 or more saves
Dean Henderson faced five shots on target at Newcastle and is likely to be busy again. Villa’s keeper should also be tested, with Palace averaging over 10 shots per game even in defeat.
Ollie Watkins 1 or more shots on target
Watkins has six goals in his last seven league matches and continues to lead Villa’s attack. Against an injury hit Palace defence, one effort on target is a realistic baseline.
Matty Cash 1 or more fouls
Cash operates aggressively at right back and is often tasked with stopping wide runners. He regularly commits fouls when defending transitions.
Boubacar Kamara 1 or more fouls
Kamara anchors Villa’s midfield and is relied upon to break up play. In away games especially, he is frequently involved in tactical fouls.
Jean Philippe Mateta 1 or more fouls
Mateta leads Palace’s press and often competes physically with centre backs. As Palace spend long spells without the ball, his foul count tends to rise.


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While Crystal Palace have enjoyed recent success in this fixture, current form, squad availability and underlying numbers strongly favour Aston Villa. Emery’s side look composed, confident and efficient, while Palace are stretched thin and struggling for attacking fluency.
This bet builder balances outcome protection with high probability player and match markets, making it well suited for a midweek Premier League fixture where Villa are expected to control proceedings.
When is Crystal Palace vs Aston Villa?
Wednesday 7 January with kick off at 7.30pm.
Where is the match being played?
Selhurst Park, London.
How can I watch Crystal Palace vs Aston Villa?
Live on Sky Sports Plus in the UK.
Who are the favourites?
Aston Villa are slight favourites, with Palace priced around 2 to 1 for a home win.
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