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The action continues in the fourth round of the EFL Cup as Aston Villa and Crystal Palace square off at Villa Park on Wednesday. This will be the first meeting between the two sides since the Eagles cruised to a 5-0 victory in the Premier League in May.
Aston Villa were left spitting feathers on Saturday, as they were held to a 1-1 draw by Bournemouth in the Premier League after conceding a 96th-minute equaliser. However, Unai Emery’s men have gone seven games without defeat in the league, claiming four wins, which has seen them move to fourth place in the table.
Villa now turn their focus to the EFL Cup, where they kicked off their campaign with a 2-1 victory over Wycombe Wanderers in the third round.
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Palace, meanwhile, stopped the rot in the Premier League as they picked up a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Tottenham at Selhurst Park last weekend. The Eagles were winless in eight games to start their league campaign, losing five, conceding 11 goals and scoring five.
Crystal Palace now return to action in the EFL Cup, where they kicked off their campaign with a 4-0 home victory over Norwich City before seeing off Queens Park Rangers 2-1 in the third round.
Aston Villa vs Crystal Palace Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Villa have 23 wins from their last 53 meetings with Palace, who have 15 wins.
- Villa are unbeaten in seven home games against the Eagles, claiming five wins, since a 1-0 loss in December 2013
- Palace have won one of their five away games across competitions this season, losing three.
- Villa are on a run of six home games without defeat, winning four, since September.
Aston Villa vs Crystal Palace Prediction
The last eight meetings between the two sides have produced a combined 27 goals, so anticipate another thrilling contest. Emery’s men boast a solid home record against the Eagles, so expect them to come away with a win.
Prediction: Villa 2-1 Palace
Aston Villa vs Crystal Palace Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Villa to win
Tip 2: Over 2.5 goals - Yes (There have been at least three goals scored in six of their last eight clashes.)
Tip 3: Both sides to score - Yes (Both sides have scored in five of their last seven encounters.)
