Match preview

Aston Villa (16th, 4 pts) host Crystal Palace (15th, 4 pts) at Villa Park on Saturday 5 December, kick-off 15:00.

Aston Villa are looking for a response, having won 1, drawn 1 and lost 3 of their last five league games (scored 4, conceded 9). Crystal Palace are looking for a response, having won 1, drawn 1 and lost 3 of their last five league games (scored 6, conceded 11).

The last league meeting, in January 2026, finished Crystal Palace 0–0 Aston Villa.

Varless AI expects around 1.7 goals for Aston Villa and 1.1 for Crystal Palace, making Aston Villa 53% to win, the draw 25% and Crystal Palace 22%.