Crystal Palace is set to face Aston Villa in an important Premier League match. After a convincing 3-0 victory at Villa Park earlier this season, Crystal Palace aims to achieve their first league double over Aston Villa since the 2013-14 season.
Head-to-Head Performance
Aston Villa has struggled against Crystal Palace in recent matchups. They have lost three of their last four Premier League encounters, managing only a draw in one. During these four matches, Aston Villa conceded 14 goals, matching their total from the prior 15 games against Crystal Palace.
Home Advantage for Crystal Palace
At Selhurst Park, Crystal Palace has a strong record against Aston Villa. They have won nine of their last 13 home games against them, with only two draws and two losses. Notably, Crystal Palace has claimed victory in six of their last seven matches at home and has won the last three consecutively. This is their highest tally of home wins against any opponent in Premier League history.
Aston Villa’s Away Journey
This match marks Aston Villa’s fourth consecutive away game in London. Previously, they have recorded two wins and one loss. This streak is significant, as it is their first run of four away games in the capital since the 1989-90 season, where they won three and lost one.
Current Form
Crystal Palace has been struggling at home in recent Premier League fixtures. They are winless in their last five matches at Selhurst Park, with two draws and three losses. This is their poorest run at home since a seven-match winless streak from September to December 2023.
In overall performance, Crystal Palace has lost four of their last five Premier League games, which is a stark contrast to the previous 21 matches where they recorded nine wins, nine draws, and only three losses.
Aston Villa’s Season Performance
Aston Villa stands at 42 points from 20 Premier League matches this season, boasting a record of 13 wins, three draws, and four losses. A victory in this match could bring their tally to over 45 points from the first 21 games for only the third time in league history, following successful seasons in 1895-96 and 1898-99.
Managerial Records
In the managerial face-off, Crystal Palace’s Oliver Glasner has maintained an unbeaten record against Aston Villa’s Unai Emery, with five wins and one draw in six encounters. This is the longest streak for Glasner against any manager and the longest for Emery without a win against another coach.
Key Player Insights
- Jean-Philippe Mateta leads in Premier League contributions against Aston Villa, with nine total goals (six goals, three assists) in his career.
- Ollie Watkins of Aston Villa is currently tied for the most Premier League goals (six) since December, aiming to score in four consecutive games for the third time.
The upcoming match between Crystal Palace and Aston Villa promises to be a captivating encounter as both teams navigate their current forms and histories.
