Crystal Palace vs Aston Villa: Preview, predictions and lineups
- Crystal Palace welcome Aston Villa to Selhurst Park on Sunday
- Oliver Glasner's side have been beaten just twice in their last 10 matches at home
- Unai Emery could make several changes given Villa's Champions League qualification
Crystal Palace will aim to continue their recent excellent recent form when they host Champions League qualifiers Aston Villa on the final day of the Premier League season.
The Eagles' record of five wins from their last six games has provided encouragement and ignited anticipation among club supporters. Sunday presents the chance to finish in an impressive tenth place if other results align favourably.
Unai Emery's visitors, meanwhile, have picked up just three wins from their last ten matches but will finish the season in fourth place irrespective of what happens at Selhurst Park and results elsewhere.
Here's 90min's preview of the game.
What time does Crystal Palace vs Aston Villa kick-off?
- Location: London, England
- Stadium: Selhurst Park
- Date: Sunday 19 May
- Kick-off Time: 16:00 BST / 11:00 ET / 08:00 PT
- Referee: Darren Bond
- VAR: Tony Harrington
Crystal Palace vs Aston Villa H2H Record (Last Five Games)
- Crystal Palace: 1 win
- Aston Villa: 3 wins
- Draws: 1
- Last meeting: Aston Villa 3-1 Crystal Palace (16 September 2023) - Premier League
Current form (all competitions)
Crystal Palace | Aston Villa |
|---|---|
Wolves 1-3 Crystal Palace - 11/05/24 | Aston Villa 3-3 Liverpool - 13/05/24 |
Crystal Palace 4-0 Man Utd - 06/05/24 | Olympiacos 2-0 Aston Villa - 09/05/24 |
Fulham 1-1 Crystal Palace - 27/04/24 | Brighton 1-0 Aston Villa - 05/05/24 |
Crystal Palace 2-0 Newcastle - 24/04/24 | Aston Villa 2-4 Olympiacos - 02/05/24 |
Crystal Palace 5-2 West Ham - 21/04/24 | Aston Villa 2-2 Chelsea - 27/04/24 |
How to watch Crystal Palace vs Aston Villa on TV and live stream
Country | TV channel/live stream |
|---|---|
United Kingdom | Not televised |
United States | Peacock |
Canada | fuboTV Canada |
Crystal Palace team news
Palace manager Oliver Glasner has a few bodies sidelined ahead of Villa's journey to Selhurst Park, with Cheick Doucoure, Matheus Franca, Nathan Ferguson, Rob Holding and Sam Johnstone all injured.
There are uncertainties surrounding Jefferson Lerma and Will Hughes' availability. Hughes came off after 15 minutes of Palace's clash with Wolves while Lerma is unlikely to participate to ensure his fitness for the Copa America this summer.
Crystal Palace predicted lineup vs Aston Villa
Crystal Palace predicted lineup vs Aston Villa (3-4-2-1): Henderson; Clyne, Andersen, Richards; Munoz, Wharton, Schlupp, Mitchell; Olise, Eze; Mateta.
Aston Villa team news
The Villans have an extensive list of injuries heading into the final game of the season.
Alex Moreno, Boubacar Kamara, Emiliano Buendia, Jacob Ramsey, Kortney Hause, Matty Cash, Morgan Rogers, Nicolo Zaniolo and Tyrone Mings all pack the medical bay.
While Unai Emery could make wholesale changes to his side given they have now secured Champions League football, the lineup may well be the same to the one that drew 3-3 with Liverpool on Monday.
Aston Villa predicted lineup vs Crystal Palace
Aston Villa predicted lineup vs Crystal Palace (4-2-3-1): Martinez; Konsa, Carlos, Torres, Digne; Tielemans, Luiz; Bailey, Diaby, McGinn; Watkins.
Crystal Palace vs Aston Villa score prediction
Palace are in exceptional form and should approach this match with great confidence. Results at home have also been hugely encouraging since Glasner's arrival, suffering just two losses in their last ten games at Selhurst Park.
Having already secured Champions League football for next season, Villa may ease off a bit, potentially giving Palace an advantage to secure maximum points.
Palace could sneak a win but Villa's midweek boost of Champions League qualification may help them to a draw.
Prediction: Crystal Palace 2-2 Aston VIlla
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