Crystal Palace vs Aston Villa predictions, Jan 07, 2026

Jan 02, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

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Crystal Palace

Aston Villa

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As Crystal Palace prepares to host Aston Villa on January 7, 2026, the match promises to be an intriguing clash in the English Premier League. Currently, Crystal Palace finds itself struggling, having failed to secure a victory in their last five outings. This lack of form raises questions about their tactical resilience and ability to regain confidence on home turf.

Aston Villa, on the other hand, is riding a wave of positive momentum, winning four of their last five matches. Their attacking prowess and solid defensive organization have been key components of their recent successes, which makes them formidable opponents for the struggling Palace side. The bookmakers reflect a tight contest, with odds nearly even at 2.59 for Crystal Palace and 2.64 for Aston Villa, indicating the uncertainty surrounding the match outcome.

Model predictions suggest a 38.4% chance of a home win for Crystal Palace, a 28.6% probability of a draw, and a 34.4% possibility favoring an away victory for Villa. With both teams bringing contrasting recent forms to the pitch, fans can expect a competitive encounter where tactical execution will be vital. As always in football, the outcome remains uncertain, and anything can happen on the day.

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Crystal Palace
36.6%		 Draw
27.4%		 Aston Villa
36%

Prediction (the most likely score): 1:1

Outrights of English Premier League Aston Villa: 3.51% Crystal Palace: 0.29%

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Betting Odds

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betsson 2.62 3.5 2.68
MarathonBet 2.7 3.56 2.75 Watch Watch and Bet
WilliamHill 2.5 3.4 2.5
Pinnacle 2.59 3.49 2.64
Best for US Customers 2.6 3.4 2.62

Latest Results

01.01.26 Crystal Palace – Fulham FC – 1:1
28.12.25 Crystal Palace – Tottenham Hotspur – 0:1
23.12.25 Arsenal FC – Crystal Palace – 2:1 penalties
20.12.25 Leeds United – Crystal Palace – 4:1
18.12.25 Crystal Palace – KuPS Kuopio – 2:2		 30.12.25 Arsenal FC – Aston Villa – 4:1
27.12.25 Chelsea – Aston Villa – 1:2
21.12.25 Aston Villa – Manchester United – 2:1
14.12.25 West Ham United – Aston Villa – 2:3
11.12.25 FC Basel – Aston Villa – 1:2

Facts

  • A mid-table team takes on a leader in this match (ranked 10 and 3 in the zone Promotion ~ Champions League (League phase: )).
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Crystal Palace won 4.
  • Crystal Palace has been struggling lately (last 5 games: 0 wins).
  • Aston Villa is currently in excellent shape (in the last 5 games, wins – 4).
  • Crystal Palace may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
  • Recently, Aston Villa has had a series of away games.
  • In this match, both teams have almost equal chances to win.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Crystal Palace won 10 matches, drew 3 matches, lost 7 matches, and goals 32:22. (average 1.6:1.1).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Crystal Palace won 8 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 2 matches, and goals 23:8. (average 2.3:0.8).

    Latest Head To Head

    31.08.25 Aston Villa – Crystal Palace – 0:3
    26.04.25 Crystal Palace – Aston Villa – 3:0
    25.02.25 Crystal Palace – Aston Villa – 4:1
    23.11.24 Aston Villa – Crystal Palace – 2:2
    30.10.24 Aston Villa – Crystal Palace – 1:2

    Standings

    2025/26

    Pl W D L Diff Pts
    1 Arsenal 19 14 3 2 37:12 25 45
    2 Manchester City 19 13 2 4 43:17 26 41
    3 Aston Villa 19 12 3 4 30:23 7 39
    4 Liverpool 19 10 3 6 30:26 4 33
    5 Chelsea 19 8 6 5 32:21 11 30
    6 Manchester Utd 19 8 6 5 33:29 4 30
    7 Sunderland 19 7 8 4 20:18 2 29
    8 Everton 19 8 4 7 20:20 0 28
    9 Brentford 19 8 3 8 28:26 2 27
    10 Crystal Palace 19 7 6 6 22:21 1 27
    11 Fulham 19 8 3 8 26:27 -1 27
    12 Tottenham 19 7 5 7 27:23 4 26
    13 Newcastle 19 7 5 7 26:24 2 26
    14 Brighton 19 6 7 6 28:27 1 25
    15 Bournemouth 19 5 8 6 29:35 -6 23
    16 Leeds 19 5 6 8 25:32 -7 21
    17 Nottingham 19 5 3 11 18:30 -12 18
    18 West Ham 19 3 5 11 21:38 -17 14
    19 Burnley 19 3 3 13 20:37 -17 12
    20 Wolves 19 0 3 16 11:40 -29 3

    English Premier League Outrights

    1. Arsenal: 1.58 (57.24%)

    2. Manchester City: 2.8 (32.41%)

    3. Aston Villa: 25.83 (3.51%)

    4. Liverpool: 31.83 (2.85%)

    5. Chelsea: 117 (0.77%)

    6. Manchester United: 142 (0.64%)

    7. Crystal Palace: 317 (0.29%)

    8. Sunderland: 317 (0.29%)

    9. Newcastle Utd: 358.67 (0.25%)

    10. Everton: 400.33 (0.23%)

    11. Brighton: 400.33 (0.23%)

    12. Brentford: 442 (0.21%)

    13. Tottenham: 483.67 (0.19%)

    14. Fulham: 483.67 (0.19%)

    15. Bournemouth: 567 (0.16%)

    16. Nottingham: 650.33 (0.14%)

    17. Leeds: 650.33 (0.14%)

    18. West Ham: 880.2 (0.1%)

    19. Burnley: 983.67 (0.09%)

    20. Wolves: 983.67 (0.09%)

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