Aston Villa will host Crystal Palace at Villa Park on Matchday 3 of the 2025/26 Premier League season.
SportsCasting takes you through all the key stats, including head-to-head record, the tie’s top goalscorers, and more, before sharing the best betting tips for the match.
Aston Villa and Crystal Palace Eyeing First Premier League Win
Aston Villa opened the 2025/26 Premier League campaign with a clash against Newcastle United at Villa Park. Ezri Konsa saw a red card in the 66th minute, but Unai Emery’s side managed to keep the Magpies at bay. The match finished 0-0 in Birmingham.
On Matchday 2, Villa travelled to the Gtech Community Stadium for their match with Brentford. Dango Ouattara fired the Bees into the lead in the 12th minute, and Villa, despite taking 17 shots, could not equalise. The game ended 1-0 in the hosts’ favour.
Our #UEL opponents 💫 pic.twitter.com/yzU9hC5S5i
— Aston Villa (@AVFCOfficial) August 29, 2025
Crystal Palace have also been searching for their first Premier League win of the season after playing out two draws. In their opener, they held FIFA Club World Cup winners Chelsea to a goalless draw at Stamford Bridge.
The following weekend, Ismaila Sarr gave Crystal Palace the lead against Nottingham Forest. But Callum Hudson-Odoi struck in the 57th minute to deny the Eagles the win.
Aston Villa F.C. vs Crystal Palace F.C. Stats
- Have met 54 times in all competitions: Aston Villa 21 wins, Crystal Palace 17 wins, and 16 draws
- Ismaila Sarr is the fixture’s top scorer with five goals
- Crystal Palace beat Aston Villa 4-1 at Selhurst Park last season
- The game at Villa Park ended in 2-2 draw
- There has not been a goalless draw since January 2015
- Have met 26 times in the Premier League: Crystal Palace 10 wins, Aston Villa 9 wins, and 7 draws
- Aston Villa and Crystal Palace have scored 14 goals between them in last three Premier League meetings
- Biggest win for Aston Villa over Crystal Palace: 5-0 in FA Cup Third Round in 1913
- Biggest win for Crystal Palace over Aston Villa: 5-0 in Premier League in 2024
Aston Villa vs Crystal Palace Match Details 2025
⚽Teams: Aston Villa vs Crystal Palace
🗓️Date: Sunday, August 31, 2025
🟥Ref: Stuart Attwell
⌚KO: 7:00pm
📺TV: Sky Sports
🏟️Stadium: Villa Park
Aston Villa vs Crystal Palace Head-to-Head Stats By Competition
Aston Villa and Crystal Palace have met 54 times in all competitions. Villa have the edge in overall head-to-head, claiming 21 wins to Palace’s 17. There have been 16 draws.
In the Premier League, however, the Eagles are narrowly in front, winning 10 of 26 matches. Villa have claimed nine wins while seven games have ended all square.
When considering the matches played at Villa Park, the Villans emerge as the outright heavyweights, winning 18 of 28 games. Palace have won just three games, with seven games ending in a stalemate.
| Competition | Aston Villa Wins |
Draws | Crystal Palace Wins |
| League | 14 | 9 | 13 |
| League Cup | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| FA Cup | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Other | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| Total | 21 | 16 | 17 |
Aston Villa vs Crystal Palace Stats Suggest Win for Hosts
Aston Villa and Crystal Palace have been neck-and-neck in the Premier League, with the latter leading by just one win. Palace also came out on top in their last two meetings with Villa, beating them 3-0 in the FA Cup and 4-1 in the Premier League. However, both of those matches were at Selhurst Park.
Don't cry because it's over, smile because it happened 🥹 pic.twitter.com/KnkOqYa0t2
— Crystal Palace F.C. (@CPFC) August 23, 2025
At Villa Park, Aston Villa have utterly dominant, winning 18 games of 28 and losing just three. In their last eight meetings in Birmingham, Palace have only won once, with the 2-1 victory coming in the EFL Cup. Villa have won five and drawn two.
As per Aston Villa vs Crystal Palace stats, a win for the hosts seems like the most logical bet. They are 19/20 with football betting sites to win the game.
Villa vs Palace Likely to Have Over Two Goals
Aston Villa and Crystal Palace have delivered some thrilling Premier League matches in the last three years. There have been 23 games in their last six league meetings. Palace have won three games, Villa two, and there has been one draw.
At 10/21, there is a good chance that the game would produce over two goals. Odds drop to 17/10 for over three goals.
Last Six Premier League Head-to-Heads
- Crystal Palace 4-1 Aston Villa (25 Feb, 2025)
- Aston Villa 2-2 Crystal Palace (23 Nov 2024)
- Crystal Palace 5-0 Aston Villa (19 May 2024)
- Aston Villa 3-1 Crystal Palace (16 Sep, 2023)
- Aston Villa 1-0 Crystal Palace (04 March, 2023)
- Crystal Palace 3-1 Aston Villa (20 Aug 2022)
Aston Villa vs Crystal Palace Betting Odds – Main Markets
Match Odds
- Aston Villa – 19/20
- Crystal Palace – 16/5
- Draw – 13/5
Over/Under Two Goals
- Over – 10/21
- Under – 17/11
Both Teams to Score
- Yes – 17/20
- No – 1/1
Note: Odds are subject to change
Aston Villa vs Crystal Palace Stats Betting Tip: Back a Win for Villa
Crystal Palace have had the edge in their recent meetings with Aston Villa, but the story is quite different at Villa Park. The Villans have already shown their resilience this season, keeping Newcastle at bay despite playing with 10 men for over 30 minutes.
FA Cup winners Crystal Palace, however, will be up for a fight, and we expect them to land a blow or two.
So, the best bet would be for Villa to win but also for Palace to score.
BEST BET: Aston Villa vs Crystal Palace: Villa to Win @19/20
