Crystal Palace vs Aston Villa: match statistics
Aston Villa sits 3rd in the table and displays significantly better form than Crystal Palace (14th position). Villa has secured 12 points in their last 5 matches (4 wins, 1 loss), whereas the hosts have failed to win any of their last 5 fixtures, collecting a mere 2 points. Clinical finishing is the key factor: Aston Villa boasts double the shot conversion rate (14% vs 7%) and averages 1.5 goals away, while Crystal Palace averages just 1 goal at home. Villa wins 50% of their away games, which, combined with the hosts' poor home record (20% win rate), gives the visitors a distinct advantage. Furthermore, superior possession (54% vs 44%) and attacking momentum (11 goals in the last 5 matches vs 3) point towards an Aston Villa win. The only concern for the visitors is their away defense (averaging 1.6 goals conceded), offering Crystal Palace a glimmer of hope for a draw, but Villa's superiority in quality and form is overwhelming.
Crystal Palace vs Aston Villa: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Crystal Palace played against Aston Villa in Premier League (England). The game was played on January 7, 2026. Final score: 0:0.
Recent form
Crystal Palace has 0 wins, 1 draw and 4 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.20 points per game. Aston Villa has 4 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss, with 2.40 points per game.
Scoring records
Crystal Palace scores 1.10 goals per game and allows 1.15. Aston Villa scores 1.65 and allows 1.20. Games in this league average 2.79 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 45% of Crystal Palace's games and 60% of Aston Villa's. The Over 2.5 rates are 45% and 65%, compared with league averages of 55% for BTTS and 55% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Aston Villa has the higher season xG average, 1.35 to 1.33 per game. Crystal Palace takes 11.8 shots per game, while Aston Villa takes 11.5.
First-half and second-half trends
Crystal Palace leads at halftime in 45% of its games and scores 0.60 goals per game after halftime. Aston Villa leads at halftime in 25% and scores 1.05 after halftime.
When the teams score
Crystal Palace's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (6 goals). For Aston Villa, it is minutes 31-45+ (8 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Premier League games average 2.79 goals. Both teams score in 55% of games, and 55% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 1 home win, 0 draws and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 3.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Aston Villa sits 3rd in the table and displays significantly better form than Crystal Palace (14th position). Villa has secured 12 points in their last 5 matches (4 wins, 1 loss), whereas the hosts have failed to win any of their last 5 fixtures, collecting a mere 2 points. Clinical finishing is the key factor: Aston Villa boasts double the shot conversion rate (14% vs 7%) and averages 1.5 goals away, while Crystal Palace averages just 1 goal at home. Villa wins 50% of their away games, which, combined with the hosts' poor home record (20% win rate), gives the visitors a distinct advantage. Furthermore, superior possession (54% vs 44%) and attacking momentum (11 goals in the last 5 matches vs 3) point towards an Aston Villa win. The only concern for the visitors is their away defense (averaging 1.6 goals conceded), offering Crystal Palace a glimmer of hope for a draw, but Villa's superiority in quality and form is overwhelming.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Crystal Palace | Aston Villa | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 32% | 38% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.29 | 0.38 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Aston Villa is 1100% better for: last-5 form.
0.2 pts / game - Crystal Palace · 2.4 pts / game - Aston Villa
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Aston Villa is 50% better for: goals scored per game.
1.1 goals / game - Crystal Palace · 1.65 goals / game - Aston Villa
Crystal Palace scores in 65% of games (13 of 20 meczów), while Aston Villa keeps a clean sheet in 25% (5 of 20 meczów).
Aston Villa scores in 75% of games (15 of 20 meczów), while Crystal Palace keeps a clean sheet in 35% (7 of 20 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Crystal Palace
Over / Under - Aston Villa
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Crystal Palace is 38% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.65 pts / game - Crystal Palace · 1.2 pts / game - Aston Villa
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Crystal Palace - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 45% of games and wins 35%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Allows 0.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Aston Villa - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 25% of games and wins 65%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.80 | 0.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 1.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 20% |
| No goal | 80% | 80% |
| Goal difference | -3 | -6 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 2.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 1.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 2.6 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 0% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +3 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (6 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): -3 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (8 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): +4 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Crystal Palace
Aston Villa
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Premier League).
Teams vs league
| Crystal Palace | Liga | Aston Villa | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.25 | 2.79 | • 2.85 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 45% | 55% | ▲ 60% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 45% | 55% | ▲ 65% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 35% | 26% | • 25% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 75% | 72% | ▲ 75% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 70% | 80% | • 80% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from Crystal Palace's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 0 losses against Aston Villa. Games average 3.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Crystal Palace vs Aston Villa?
The Premier League match finished Crystal Palace 0:0 Aston Villa. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Crystal Palace vs Aston Villa?
Crystal Palace score 1.10 goals per game on average and Aston Villa 1.65. The Premier League average is 2.79 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 55% of games. Both teams score in 45% of Crystal Palace's matches and 60% of Aston Villa's.
What form are Crystal Palace and Aston Villa in?
Over the last 5 games Crystal Palace have a 0-1-4 record (0.20 points per game) and Aston Villa 4-0-1 (2.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Crystal Palace vs Aston Villa?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.