Crystal Palace are unbeaten in five meetings with Aston Villa, four of which came last season, collecting four points from league enounters, while knocking them out of both domestic cups.
Thus, the Eagles are seeking to avoid defeat in three successive visits to Villa Park for the first time ever.
Aston Villa vs Crystal Palace preview
Can Aston Villa claim their first win, or even just score their first goal, of this Premier League season? Unai Emery's team have endured an inauspicious start to this campaign, held to a goalless draw by Newcastle in their home opener, before an disappointing 1-0 defeat at Brentford.
The Claret and Blue Army did then learn their Europa League opponents on Friday. The Villans will welcome RB Salzburg, Maccabi Tel Aviv, BSC Young Boys and Bologna to the Midlands, while also traveling to Feyenoord, Fenerbahçe, Basel and Go Ahead Eagles. Given that Emery is a four-time Europa League winner, Villa have to be considered amongst the favourites to go all the way in that competition but, before then, they'll be looking to get some Premier League points on the board.
Crystal Palace meantime booked their place in the Conference League this week, battling to a goalless draw with Fredrikstad in Norway, thereby progressing 1-0 on aggregate. In their maiden European campaign, the Eagles will welcome AZ Alkmaar, Kuopion Palloseura and AEK Larnaca to South London, while traveling to Dynamo Kyiv, Strasbourg and Shelbourne.
This result means Oliver Glasner's side are still unbeaten across all competitions this season, first picking up the FA Community Shield at Wembley. In the Premier League meantime, it's a pair of draws for Palace so far, first holding Chelsea to a goalless stalemate at Stamford Bridge, before Ismaïla Sarr was on target during last Sunday's 1-1 with Nottingham Forest at Selhurst. It is a tight turnaround, having been in action in Scandinavia as recently as Thursday evening, but can the Eagles continue their excellent recent record against Aston Villa in a rare Sunday night extravaganza?
Aston Villa vs Crystal Palace head-to-head record
- Matches Played: 57.
- Aston Villa Wins: 23. Draws: 16. Crystal Palace Wins: 18.
Aston Villa team news
Ezri Konsa can return, having served his one-match suspension against former club Brentford, but it's unclear which of Tyrone Mings or Pau Torres will be his centre-back partner.
Elsewhere, Boubacar Kamara hobbled off inside 15 minutes in West London, so is likely to be sidelined. New attacker Evann Guessand came off the bench for his debut last weekend, so will he make his full debut in claret and blue this time?
Aston Villa predicted lineup vs Crystal Palace: (4-3-3): Martínez; Cash, Konsa, Mings, Digne; Onana, Tielemans, McGinn; Guessand, Rogers, Watkins.
Aston Villa player to watch vs Crystal Palace
Ollie Watkins was on target when Palace last visited Villa Park in November, scoring three in his last seven Premier League appearances against them, so can he further improve that ratio?
Crystal Palace team news
Given his limited options, Oliver Glasner didn't make very many changes against Fredikstad, which could have an impact their fitness ahead of this trip to the Midlands.
Borna Sosa started at left-wing-back, with Tyrick Mitchell likely to return, but that could well be their only change, with fit again Daichi Kamada getting the nod over Justin Devenny in the front three. Yéremy Pino joined from Villarreal for €30 million Friday, so will he make his Palace debut?
Crystal Palace predicted lineup vs Aston Villa: (4-3-3): Henderson; Richards, Guéhi, Lacroix; Muñoz, Wharton, Hughes, Mitchell; Kamada, Sarr, Mateta.
Crystal Palace player to watch vs Aston Villa
Jean-Philippe Mateta has two goals to his name this season, while he has also cored five times in his last eight meetings with Aston Villa, on target during April's FA Cup semi-final at Wembley.
Aston Villa vs Crystal Palace prediction
Palace do have a very good record in this fixture, but they could be hampered by their European away game on Thursday, hence why we're backing Aston Villa to prevail: Aston Villa 2-0 Crystal Palace.
Aston Villa vs Crystal Palace FAQs - Premier League
How to watch Aston Villa vs Crystal Palace in the Premier League on TV channel?
Aston Villa vs Crystal Palace in the Premier League will be available on the following TV channels;
- UK: Sky Sports Main Event, Premier League & Ultra HD.
- USA: Peacock
- Canada: Fubo Sports Network Canada
How to watch Aston Villa vs Crystal Palace in the Premier League on live streaming?
Aston Villa vs Crystal Palace in the Premier League will be available on the following streaming services;
- UK: SkyGo & NOW TV.
- USA: Peacock
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What is the date and kick-off time for Aston Villa vs Crystal Palace in the Premier League?
Aston Villa vs Crystal Palace takes place on Sunday 31 August 2025, with kick off at 19:00 (BST), 14:00 (EDT) & 11:00 (PDT).