Aston Villa FC vs Crystal Palace FC, Premier League 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Aston Villa FC vs Crystal Palace FC — Premier League at Villa Park.
- Aston Villa FC 10 games · 13 pts (2026/27)
- Crystal Palace FC 10 games · 7 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Peter Bankes
- Referee James Mainwaring
- Referee Anthony Taylor
- Referee Adam Nunn
6 games this season
🟨 5.2/game
⚽ 15.0 goals/game
🟥 2 total
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal FC | 10 | 27 |
| 2 | Brighton & Hove Albion FC | 10 | 22 |
| 3 | Manchester City FC | 10 | 21 |
| 4 | Liverpool FC | 10 | 18 |
| 5 | Chelsea FC | 10 | 16 |
| 6 | Everton FC | 10 | 16 |
| 7 | AFC Bournemouth | 10 | 15 |
| 8 | Brentford FC | 10 | 14 |
| 9 | Leeds United FC | 10 | 14 |
| 10 | Aston Villa FC | 10 | 13 |
| 11 | Tottenham Hotspur FC | 10 | 12 |
| 12 | Newcastle United FC | 10 | 12 |
| 13 | Hull City AFC | 10 | 11 |
| 14 | Ipswich Town FC | 10 | 11 |
| 15 | Fulham FC | 10 | 10 |
| 16 | Nottingham Forest FC | 10 | 9 |
| 17 | Coventry City FC | 10 | 9 |
| 18 | Manchester United FC | 10 | 8 |
| 19 | Sunderland AFC | 10 | 8 |
| 20 | Crystal Palace FC | 10 | 7 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Dec | Crystal Palace FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 20 Dec | West Bromwich Albion FC | A | 3–0 | W |
| 17 Dec | Burnley FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 12 Dec | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 30 Nov | West Ham United FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 21 Nov | Brighton & Hove Albion FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Dec | Aston Villa FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 19 Dec | Liverpool FC | H | 0–7 | L |
| 16 Dec | West Ham United FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 13 Dec | Tottenham Hotspur FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 06 Dec | West Bromwich Albion FC | A | 5–1 | W |
| 27 Nov | Newcastle United FC | H | 0–2 | L |
Season Stats
| Aston Villa FC | Crystal Palace FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #10 | Position | #20 |
| 13 | Points | 7 |
| 10 | Played | 10 |
| 3 / 4 / 3 | W / D / L | 2 / 1 / 7 |
| 14 | Scored | 10 |
| 17 | Conceded | 24 |
| -3 | GD | -14 |
| 1.30 | PPG | 0.70 |
| 30% | Win % | 20% |
Key Stats
47%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (15 games)
H2H (15 games)
67%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
20%
Clean Sheets
Aston Villa FC this season
Aston Villa FC this season
10%
Clean Sheets
Crystal Palace FC this season
Crystal Palace FC this season
Aston Villa FC are 10th (13 pts). Crystal Palace FC are 20th (7 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Aston Villa FC
0-15
4/1
16-30
–/3
31-45
3/2
46-60
3/3
61-75
2/–
76+
2/6
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Crystal Palace FC
0-15
1/4
16-30
–/3
31-45
3/4
46-60
2/7
61-75
1/1
76+
2/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Aston Villa FC
| Nicolas Jackson | 6 G | 1 A |
| Johan Manzambi | 2 G | 3 A |
| Alysson | 2 G |
Crystal Palace FC
| Tyrick Mitchell | 2 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' KICK OFF: aston villa fc gets underway.
- 5' What a strike from Bertrand Traore! The score is 0-1.
- 10' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 15' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 20' It is a cagey affair so far. aston villa fc in their trying to find a way past crystal palace fc's compact .
- 25' Joel Ward needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
- 30' aston villa fc are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined crystal palace fc backline.
- 35' crystal palace fc come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 39' The referee shows Aston Villa FC player a Yellow card on 39.
- 44' aston villa fc seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 45' It’s gonna be a Red card for Tyrone Mings.
- 45' Another change for Aston Villa FC made on 45 minute. Bertrand Traore leaves to be changed by Ezri Konsa.
- 50' A quiet spell here at Villa Park. crystal palace fc seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 55' John McGinn has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 14 appearances with only 4 goals this season.
- 56' That is a Yellow card for Crystal Palace FC. Luka Milivojevic will be fuming at that decision.
- 61' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 66' What a strike from Kortney Hause! The score is 0-2.
- 68' Crystal Palace FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 69' The supporters are chanting for Jairo Riedewald. He replaces Luka Milivojevic on 69 minute.
- 74' Jeffrey Schlupp has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 75' Time for substitution for Crystal Palace FC. James McArthur is replaced by Michy Batshuayi.
- 76' A stunning finish from Anwar El Ghazi — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 81' With 0 assists to his name this season, Michy Batshuayi is clearly more than just a goal scorer for crystal palace fc.
- 82' Andros Townsend is ready to make an impact after coming on for Jeffrey Schlupp at the 82 minute mark.
- 83' A meaty challenge results in booking for Eberechi Eze on 83.
- 86' A tactical swap from Aston Villa FC — Ahmed El Mohamady on, Anwar El Ghazi off on 86 minutes.
- 90' Another change for Aston Villa FC made on 90 minute. Douglas Luiz leaves to be changed by Jacob Ramsey.
- That’s it! Another goalless match for aston villa fc and crystal palace fc (для сухой ничьи).
Lineups
Aston Villa FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 26
- 5
- 18
- 2
- 11
- 30
- 10
- 21
- 7
-
15
Bertrand Traore ↓ Ezri Konsa 45'
-
6
Douglas Luiz ↓ Jacob Ramsey 90'
Bench
- 19
- 1
-
4
Ezri Konsa ↑ 45'
-
27
Ahmed El Mohamady ↑ 86'
- 3
- 39
- 14
- 24
-
41
Jacob Ramsey ↑ 90'
Coach
Dean Smith
Crystal Palace FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 31
- 4
- 8
- 2
- 6
- 15
- 3
- 18
- 11
- 20
- 25
Bench
- 17
- 9
- 5
-
44
Jairo Riedewald ↑ 69'
-
10
Andros Townsend ↑ 82'
- 22
- 1
-
23
Michy Batshuayi ↑ 75'
- 27
Coach
Roy Hodgson
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Wilfried Zaha | 6 |
| Ismaila Sarr | 5 |
| Jean-Philippe Mateta | 5 |
| Eberechi Eze | 4 |
| Ollie Watkins | 3 |
| Trezeguet | 2 |
| Jeffrey Schlupp | 2 |
| Anwar El Ghazi | 2 |
Head to Head
Aston Villa FC Form
2020-12-26
Aston Villa FC
3–0
Crystal Palace FC
W
2020-12-20
West Bromwich Albion FC
0–3
Aston Villa FC
W
2020-12-17
Aston Villa FC
0–0
Burnley FC
D
2020-12-12
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC
0–1
Aston Villa FC
W
2020-11-30
West Ham United FC
2–1
Aston Villa FC
L
2020-11-21
Aston Villa FC
1–2
Brighton & Hove Albion FC
L
Crystal Palace FC Form
2020-12-26
Aston Villa FC
3–0
Crystal Palace FC
L
2020-12-19
Crystal Palace FC
0–7
Liverpool FC
L
2020-12-16
West Ham United FC
1–1
Crystal Palace FC
D
2020-12-13
Crystal Palace FC
1–1
Tottenham Hotspur FC
D
2020-12-06
West Bromwich Albion FC
1–5
Crystal Palace FC
W
2020-11-27
Crystal Palace FC
0–2
Newcastle United FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
2.3
Aston Villa FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.98
Crystal Palace FC xG
I would bet for:
Aston Villa FC to win 63% + Over 2.5 goals 62%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Aston Villa FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 3.28
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 83% |
|
17% |
| ± 2.5 | 62% |
|
38% |
| ± 3.5 | 41% |
|
59% |
| ± 4.5 | 24% |
|
76% |
Double Chance
Aston Villa FC or Draw
84%
Draw or Crystal Palace FC
37%
Aston Villa FC or Crystal Palace FC
79%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Aston Villa FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
2 – 0
9.9%
2 – 1
9.4%
1 – 1
9.3%
1 – 0
8.3%
3 – 0
Actual
3 – 1
7.2%
0 – 0
5.2%
2 – 2
4.6%
4 – 0
4.3%
4 – 1
4.2%
1 – 2
4%
3 – 2
3.6%
Asian Handicap — Aston Villa FC
| Handicap | Aston Villa FC covers | Push | Crystal Palace FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 24% | — | 76% |
| -2 | 24% | 20% | 56% |
| -1.5 | 44% | — | 56% |
| -1 | 44% | 22% | 34% |
| -0.5 | 66% | — | 34% |
| +0.5 | 86% | — | 14% |
| +1 | 86% | 9% | 5% |
| +1.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
| +2 | 95% | 4% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
Aston Villa FC keeps clean sheet
38%
✗
Crystal Palace FC keeps clean sheet
11%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

