Aston Villa v Crystal Palace prediction

Premier League · Sat, 05 Dec 2026 15:00 GMT · Villa Park

Updated 30 Jul 2026, 10:24 UK · refreshed continuously

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TACTIX’s free model pick for Aston Villa v Crystal Palace, Premier League on Sat, 05 Dec 2026 15:00 GMT posts shortly before kick-off. Form, head-to-head and league standing for both sides are below.

Match preview, in numbers

The match

Aston Villa host Crystal Palace in the Premier League on Saturday 5 December (kick-off 15:00 UK).

The key numbers

Crystal Palace have conceded 24 goals, the most of the 20 clubs (2026/27 so far, after 10 games).

Crystal Palace are unbeaten in the last six meetings with Aston Villa, every meeting checked. Aston Villa are winless in their last four matches in all competitions. Crystal Palace are winless in their last three matches in all competitions.

Form and the table

11 of Aston Villa’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (73%). Both teams scored in nine of Aston Villa’s last 15 results in all competitions (60%). At home, Aston Villa have three wins, two draws and two defeats in their last 7 home matches in all competitions — 1.57 points per game, scoring 2.14 and conceding 1.14. Aston Villa have scored 14 goals, the eighth-most (shared) of the 20 clubs (2026/27 so far, after 10 games). Aston Villa have conceded 17 goals, the sixth-most (shared) of the 20 clubs.

10 of Crystal Palace’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (67%). Both teams scored in eight of Crystal Palace’s last 15 results in all competitions (53%). Away from home, Crystal Palace have two wins, two draws and three defeats in their last 7 away matches in all competitions — 1.14 points per game, scoring 1.14 and conceding 2.00. Crystal Palace have scored 10 goals, the seventh-fewest (shared) of the 20 clubs (2026/27 so far, after 10 games).

Aston Villa (10th) and Crystal Palace (20th) are six points apart, 2026/27 so far. TACTIX’s Glicko-2 team ratings have Aston Villa the stronger side, 280 rating points above Crystal Palace (Aston Villa 1677, Crystal Palace 1397, after at least 276 rated matches each).

Head-to-head

The most recent meeting, on 7 January 2026, finished Crystal Palace 0–0 Aston Villa.

Team news

Predicted Aston Villa XI (4-2-3-1): Z. Suzuki, V. Lindelöf, P. Torres, I. Maatsen, M. Cash, B. Kamara, J. McGinn, J. Manzambi, L. Goretzka, J. Gomes, N. Jackson — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, Nicolas Jackson (4.9 per match over 14 appearances, nine goals and one assist) and Johan Manzambi (4.9 per match over 10 appearances, three goals and three assists) have been Aston Villa’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Aston Villa (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), Nicolas Jackson averages 2.7 shots per 90 over 1413 minutes, with a shot in nine of the last 10 appearances. Johan Manzambi averages 1.7 key passes per 90 over 1295 minutes, with a key pass in seven of the last 10 appearances.

Predicted Crystal Palace XI (3-4-2-1): D. Henderson, C. Richards, J. Canvot, A. Disasi, A. Wharton, T. Mitchell, D. Kamada, Ó. Mingueza, Y. Pino, Q. Timber, E. Nketiah — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, Dean Henderson (4.1 per match over seven appearances) and Anan Khalaili (3.7 per match over 14 appearances, one goal and one assist) have been Crystal Palace’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Crystal Palace (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), Dean Henderson averages 4.6 saves per 90 over 720 minutes, with two or more saves in eight of the last eight appearances. Anan Khalaili averages 0.9 key passes per 90 over 1148 minutes, with a key pass in six of the last 10 appearances.

Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.

The Numbers

Kick-off: Sat, 05 Dec 2026 15:00 GMT · Premier League · Villa Park
Head-to-head (last 6): Aston Villa 0 · draws 2 · Crystal Palace 4 · 3 goals/game
Recent form: Aston Villa 1W 2D 2L · Crystal Palace 1W 1D 3L

Aston Villa v Crystal Palace (Premier League): the key numbers are on this page — and TACTIX’s live, market-by-market track record is one click away (as of 30 July 2026). See the live track record →

Key Stats

2.13 / 0.88

Goals

against 1.63 / 2.25 · 4 of the last 5 over 2.5

over 8 matches

5.5 / 3.38

Corners

against 6.13 / 7.25 · 3 of the last 5 over 9.5

over 8 matches

5.13 / 3.5

Shots on target

against 5.5 / 5.38 · 4 of the last 5 over 8.5

over 8 matches

1.75 / 2.5

Cards

against 2.5 / 2.25 · 4 of the last 5 over 3.5

over 8 matches

Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 8 November 2026. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.

Per game, last 8 played matches, friendlies left out, to 8 November 2026. Goals in a match that went to extra time count at the 90-minute score; its other figures are left out. Bars: for (mint) against (amber), scaled to the larger figure in the row. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
Per game	Aston Villa for / against	Line	Crystal Palace for / against
Goals scored	2.13 for · 1.63 against n 8 Last 5	2.5standard	0.88 for · 2.25 against n 8 Last 5
Corners won	5.5 for · 6.13 against n 8 Last 5	9.5standard	3.38 for · 7.25 against n 8 Last 5
Shots	14.75 for · 16.38 against n 8 Last 5	19.5standard	10 for · 15.75 against n 8 Last 5
Shots on target	5.13 for · 5.5 against n 8 Last 5	8.5standard	3.5 for · 5.38 against n 8 Last 5
Fouls committed	11.38 for · 13.5 against n 8 Last 5	21.5standard	11.5 for · 11.25 against n 8 Last 5
Cards shown	1.75 for · 2.5 against n 8 Last 5	3.5standard	2.5 for · 2.25 against n 8 Last 5

Aston Villa

Aston Villa Goalkeeper

Aston Villa — Goalkeeper: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Saves	Goals conceded	Penalties saved
Z. Suzuki	14	871215 min	523.9 /90	120.9 /90	00 /90
M. Bizot	4	80321 min	133.6 /90	61.7 /90	00 /90

Aston Villa — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Aston Villa before kick-off, to 8 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
Player	Mins	Saves 2+3+
Z. Suzuki n 8	90	3.8 7/6
M. Bizot n 8	79.6	3.8 7/5

Aston Villa Defensive

Aston Villa — Defensive: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Tackles	Interceptions	Blocks	Duels won	Fouls committed	Yellow cards
V. Lindelöf	15	901356 min	40.3 /90	120.8 /90	30.2 /90	181.2 /90	40.3 /90	00 /90
M. Cash	12	80954 min	343.2 /90	40.4 /90	60.6 /90	504.7 /90	191.8 /90	50.5 /90
I. Maatsen	11	88966 min	252.3 /90	141.3 /90	20.2 /90	494.6 /90	90.8 /90	30.3 /90
Pau Torres	11	82898 min	70.7 /90	30.3 /90	10.1 /90	212.1 /90	50.5 /90	10.1 /90
T. Mings	10	73728 min	60.7 /90	40.5 /90	20.2 /90	253.1 /90	50.6 /90	10.1 /90
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Aston Villa — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Aston Villa before kick-off, to 8 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Fouls committed 1+2+	Fouls won 1+2+	Likely duel
J. McGinn n 8	68.3	1 5/1	1.8 6/4	—
V. Lindelöf n 8	90	0.1 1/0	0.1 1/0	—
E. Buendía n 8	62	1.6 6/3	1.8 6/2	—
R. Barkley n 8	34.6	2.6 5/2	1.3 2/1	—
Z. Suzuki n 8	90	0 0/0	0.3 2/0	—
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Aston Villa — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Aston Villa before kick-off, to 8 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Tackles 1+2+
J. McGinn n 8	68.3	2 5/4
V. Lindelöf n 8	90	0.4 3/0
E. Buendía n 8	62	4.4 5/5
R. Barkley n 8	34.6	0 0/0
B. Kamara n 8	85.8	3.3 7/6
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Aston Villa Attacking

Aston Villa — Attacking: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Goals	Assists	Shots	Shots on target	Key passes	Dribbles completed
N. Jackson	14	751054 min	90.8 /90	10.1 /90	332.8 /90	191.6 /90	161.4 /90	272.3 /90
Alysson Edward	12	41489 min	20.4 /90	10.2 /90	112 /90	40.7 /90	71.3 /90	122.2 /90
I. Mbaye	11	40442 min	00 /90	40.8 /90	142.9 /90	61.2 /90	173.5 /90	91.8 /90
T. Abraham	6	32192 min	20.9 /90	00 /90	31.4 /90	20.9 /90	00 /90	20.9 /90
A. Garnacho	3	2265 min	00 /90	00 /90	45.5 /90	22.8 /90	11.4 /90	11.4 /90
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Aston Villa — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Aston Villa before kick-off, to 8 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Shots 1+2+	Shots on target 1+2+
J. McGinn n 8	68.3	0.8 4/1	0.3 2/0
V. Lindelöf n 8	90	0 0/0	0 0/0
E. Buendía n 8	62	3.1 6/4	0.9 2/2
R. Barkley n 8	34.6	2.6 5/2	1.6 4/1
Z. Suzuki n 8	90	0 0/0	0 0/0
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Aston Villa — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Aston Villa before kick-off, to 8 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Goals 1+2+	Assists 1+2+
J. McGinn n 8	68.3	0.2 1/0	0.3 2/0
V. Lindelöf n 8	90	0 0/0	0 0/0
E. Buendía n 8	62	0.4 2/0	0 0/0
R. Barkley n 8	34.6	1 2/1	0.3 1/0
Z. Suzuki n 8	90	0 0/0	0 0/0
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Crystal Palace

Crystal Palace Goalkeeper

Crystal Palace — Goalkeeper: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Saves	Goals conceded	Penalties saved
W. Benítez	9	90810 min	252.8 /90	141.6 /90	00 /90
D. Henderson	7	90630 min	324.6 /90	60.9 /90	00 /90

Crystal Palace — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Crystal Palace before kick-off, to 8 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
Player	Mins	Saves 2+3+
W. Benítez n 8	90	2.6 5/4
D. Henderson n 8	90	4.1 7/7

Crystal Palace Defensive

Crystal Palace — Defensive: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Tackles	Interceptions	Blocks	Duels won	Fouls committed	Yellow cards
C. Richards	15	891334 min	271.8 /90	211.4 /90	80.5 /90	624.2 /90	100.7 /90	20.1 /90
J. Canvot	12	841006 min	302.7 /90	201.8 /90	60.5 /90	585.2 /90	90.8 /90	20.2 /90
A. Disasi	10	75753 min	141.7 /90	222.6 /90	50.6 /90	323.8 /90	111.3 /90	00 /90
H. Ahanor	7	72506 min	81.4 /90	50.9 /90	10.2 /90	285 /90	40.7 /90	10.2 /90
J. Lerma	6	59351 min	82.1 /90	30.8 /90	10.3 /90	276.9 /90	92.3 /90	41 /90
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Crystal Palace — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Crystal Palace before kick-off, to 8 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Fouls committed 1+2+	Fouls won 1+2+	Likely duel
A. Wharton n 8	80.5	1 4/2	1 4/2	—
C. Richards n 8	90	0.8 5/1	0.3 2/0	—
T. Mitchell n 8	82.4	1 4/2	1.1 5/2	—
D. Kamada n 8	80.8	0.7 5/0	0.8 3/2	—
Yeremy Pino n 8	77.3	1.2 5/1	1.6 7/3	—
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Crystal Palace — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Crystal Palace before kick-off, to 8 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Tackles 1+2+
A. Wharton n 8	80.5	1.5 5/4
C. Richards n 8	90	1.9 6/4
T. Mitchell n 8	82.4	2.3 7/4
D. Kamada n 8	80.8	0.8 3/3
Yeremy Pino n 8	77.3	2 6/6
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Crystal Palace Attacking

Crystal Palace — Attacking: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Goals	Assists	Shots	Shots on target	Key passes	Dribbles completed
Yeremy Pino	15	731092 min	40.3 /90	00 /90	252.1 /90	100.8 /90	231.9 /90	141.2 /90
J. Strand Larsen	12	63750 min	40.5 /90	10.1 /90	192.3 /90	101.2 /90	50.6 /90	20.2 /90
E. Nketiah	11	38423 min	30.6 /90	10.2 /90	102.1 /90	51.1 /90	40.9 /90	51.1 /90
D. McNeil	10	41410 min	00 /90	10.2 /90	61.3 /90	20.4 /90	51.1 /90	30.7 /90
J. Mateta	5	58290 min	10.3 /90	00 /90	113.4 /90	61.9 /90	10.3 /90	20.6 /90
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Crystal Palace — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Crystal Palace before kick-off, to 8 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Shots 1+2+	Shots on target 1+2+
A. Wharton n 8	80.5	0.4 3/0	0.3 2/0
C. Richards n 8	90	0.5 4/0	0.1 1/0
T. Mitchell n 8	82.4	0.3 2/0	0 0/0
D. Kamada n 8	80.8	1.4 7/3	0.8 5/1
Yeremy Pino n 8	77.3	1.9 5/2	0.9 5/1
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Crystal Palace — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Crystal Palace before kick-off, to 8 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Goals 1+2+	Assists 1+2+
A. Wharton n 8	80.5	0 0/0	0.1 1/0
C. Richards n 8	90	0 0/0	0 0/0
T. Mitchell n 8	82.4	0 0/0	0 0/0
D. Kamada n 8	80.8	0.4 3/0	0 0/0
Yeremy Pino n 8	77.3	0.4 3/0	0 0/0
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Form, Head-to-Head & Standings

The numbers behind Aston Villa v Crystal Palace — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)

Recent form

Aston VillaWLDLD

Last 5: 1W 2D 2L · 1.4 scored / 2.4 conceded per game

Crystal PalaceLWLDL

Last 5: 1W 1D 3L · 0.6 scored / 1.6 conceded per game

Head-to-head last 6

Aston Villa 0 · 2 draws · Crystal Palace 4 · 3 goals/game

2026-01-07 Crystal Palace 0–0 Aston Villa
2025-08-31 Aston Villa 0–3 Crystal Palace
2025-04-26 Crystal Palace 3–0 Aston Villa
2025-02-25 Crystal Palace 4–1 Aston Villa
2024-11-23 Aston Villa 2–2 Crystal Palace
2024-10-30 Aston Villa 1–2 Crystal Palace

League standing · 2026/27

Aston Villa#10 pos13 pts10 pl-3 GD

Crystal Palace#20 pos7 pts10 pl-14 GD

Goals per game

Aston Villa scored1.4

Crystal Palace scored1

Aston Villa conceded1.7

Crystal Palace conceded2.4

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What is the head-to-head record between Aston Villa and Crystal Palace?: In their last 6 meetings, Aston Villa won 0, Crystal Palace won 4 and there were 2 draws, averaging 3 goals per game.
What is the recent form of Aston Villa and Crystal Palace?: Recent form — Aston Villa 1W 2D 2L; Crystal Palace 1W 1D 3L.

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