Crystal Palace – Aston Villa: a tricky trip for the Villans 
Aston Villa head to Selhurst Park wanting to end a run that’s starting to drag against Crystal Palace. The Eagles, beaten at Newcastle, need a breather at home, while the Villans still openly chase a spot in the Champions League.
Crystal Palace: a messy start to the year 
After an encouraging December, Palace have flat-lined. Since that three-win run they haven’t won and are now seven matches without a victory.
The start of 2026 hasn’t helped: a draw with Fulham, then a predictable loss at Newcastle where Thiaw and Bruno Guimarães made the difference.
Selhurst Park: just two wins in ten Premier League games — a record that largely explains their current 14th place.
Jean-Philippe Mateta is carrying the attack almost single-handed with eight goals, but Palace tried to respond by signing Brennan Johnson for a club-record fee. We’ll see if that’s enough to kick the machine back into life.
Aston Villa: solid momentum despite the Arsenal setback 
While others wobble, Villa keep to Unai Emery’s plan.
The heavy defeat to Arsenal ended an impressive 11-game winning streak, but Villa hit back straight away with a 3-1 win over Nottingham Forest.
Ollie Watkins, briefly quiet, has come back into the spotlight with four goals in his last three matches.
Manchester City’s draw with Chelsea allowed Villa to close the gap on the Citizens — they’re level with City and six points behind Arsenal.
One downside: Palace remain a bogey team. Villa haven’t beaten the Eagles in six meetings.
Probable lineups
Crystal Palace :
Henderson ; Canvot, Lacroix, Guehi ; Rodney, Wharton, Hughes, Mitchell ; Johnson, Pino ; Mateta
Aston Villa :
Martinez ; Cash, Konsa, Lindelof, Maatsen ; Kamara, Tielemans ; McGinn, Rogers, Buendia ; Watkins
What to take away
- Crystal Palace are winless in seven.
- Aston Villa have won 11 of their last 12 matches in all competitions.
- Villa haven’t beaten Palace in six meetings.
- Ollie Watkins is red-hot in front of goal.
Prediction Crystal Palace vs Aston Villa
Aston Villa to win
Even if Selhurst Park is never an easy trip, Villa arrive with more certainty and far better momentum. Palace have caused Villa problems before, but current form suggests Palace’s drought could continue.
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