Aston Villa vs Crystal Palace Prediction & Betting Tips (23 November)

4th in the Premier League last year, Aston Villa is now considered a solid contender for the European folding seats. The Birmingham-based team is now ranked 9th in the rankings but is only one point behind the Big 4. Having made a good start to the championship, the Villans have, however, slowed down since then, as evidenced by The only success acquired during the last 6 days, for 3 draws and 2 defeats. They also suffered setbacks conceded on the pitches of Tottenham 4-1 and Liverpool 2-0 . 8th in the Champions League with a record of 3 wins and 1 loss, Aston Villa shows a good face on the continental scene.

Used to finding a place in the soft underbelly of the ranking, Crystal Palace is disappointing at the start of the season. With only 7 points taken in 11 games, Oliver Glasner's men are currently 18th in the Premier League, 1 point behind the first non-relegation team. Unable to win during the first 8 days, they then pocketed their only success against Tottenham at the end of October 1-0. Since then, Crystal Palace drew at low-ranked Wolverhampton 2-2 before losing at home to Fulham 0-2 .

Aston Villa still cannot count on important full-back Cash and potentially starting midfielder Ross Barkley, who are injured. The offensive duo could once again be composed of the influential Rogers (3 goals and 2 assists in PL) and Watkins (5 goals and 2 assists in PL). The two sidekicks played with England during the international break. After a thunderous start to the season, striker Duran (4 goals in PL) has been less effective coming off the bench in recent weeks. The Crystal Palace squad has been reduced by the withdrawals of executives Lerma, Wharton and Eze, from the striker Nketiah, defenders Riad (rookie) and Holding (substitute) and long-term absentee Matheus França.

Additionally, Japanese international Kamada is suspended. On the other hand, important midfielder Will Hugues is back from suspension. On the attacking front, former Lyonnais Mateta (3 goals in PL) could take his place.