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
Key match information
Crystal Palace played Aston Villa in Premier League (England). The match was played on 7 January 2026. Final score: 0:0.
Current form
Crystal Palace: 0-1-4, 0.20 points/match. Aston Villa: 4-0-1, 2.40 points/match.
Goal statistics
Crystal Palace scores 1.10 and concedes 1.15 goals per match. Aston Villa scores 1.65 and concedes 1.20. League average: 2.79 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Crystal Palace 45%, Aston Villa 60%. Over 2.5: Crystal Palace 45%, Aston Villa 65%. League level: BTTS 55%, Over 2.5 55%.
xG, shots and style
Aston Villa has higher xG: 1.35 vs 1.33. Crystal Palace: 11.8 shots per match, Aston Villa: 11.5.
Match halves
Crystal Palace: half-time lead 45%, second-half goals 0.60. Aston Villa: half-time lead 25%, second-half goals 1.05.
Goals by minute
Crystal Palace: 31-45+ (6 goals). Aston Villa: 31-45+ (8 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Premier League: 2.79 goals per match, BTTS 55%, Over 2.5 55%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 1-0-0. Average goals 3.00, BTTS 0%.
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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Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Aston Villa is 1100% better for: last-5 form.
0.2 pts / match - Crystal Palace · 2.4 pts / match - 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 match.
1.1 goals / match - Crystal Palace · 1.65 goals / match - Aston Villa
Crystal Palace scores in 65% of matches (13 of 20 matches), while Aston Villa keeps a clean sheet in 25% (5 of 20 matches).
Aston Villa scores in 75% of matches (15 of 20 matches), while Crystal Palace keeps a clean sheet in 35% (7 of 20 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Crystal Palace
Over / Under - Aston Villa
1st half
2nd half
Match 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 / match - Crystal Palace · 1.2 pts / match - Aston Villa
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Crystal Palace - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 45% of matches and wins 35%. Sometimes loses the lead after half-time.
Concedes 0.3 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Aston Villa - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 25% of matches and wins 65%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.80 | 0.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 1.4 |
| Average goals in match | 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 match | 1.00 | 2.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 1.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| Average goals in match | 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 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Crystal Palace
Aston Villa
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches 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 in match | ▼ 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
Previous meeting: Crystal Palace 1 - 0 - 0 Aston Villa. Average goals 3.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
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.