Crystal Palace vs Aston Villa Preview & Prediction | 2022-23 English Premier League

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THE FACTS

When is Crystal Palace vs Aston Villa on and what time does it start? Crystal Palace vs Aston Villa will take place on Saturday 20th August, 2022 – 15:00 (UK)

Where is Crystal Palace vs Aston Villa taking place? Crystal Palace vs Aston Villa will take place at Selhurst Park in London, England

Where can I get tickets for Crystal Palace vs Aston Villa? Visit each club’s official website for the latest ticket information

What TV channel is Crystal Palace vs Aston Villa on in the UK? Crystal Palace vs Aston Villa will not be televised live in the UK

Where can I stream Crystal Palace vs Aston Villa in the UK? Crystal Palace vs Aston Villa cannot be streamed live in the UK

THE LOWDOWN

CRYSTAL PALACE

• A well-disciplined and effective counter-attacking approach earned Palace their first point of the season on Monday as Patrick Vieira’s men managed to hold ten-man Liverpool to a 1-1 draw.
• There is no change in the treatment room at Palace but Patrick Vieira is likely to adopt a more attacking approach for this encounter with one of Odsonne Edouard or Jean-Philippe Mateta occupying the central striker role, while Michael Olise will be pushing for inclusion after his bench appearance last week.

ASTON VILLA

• Steven Gerrard got one over on former England teammate Frank Lampard as he guided his Villa side to a deserved 2-1 victory over Everton, in what was a much more accomplished display than their opening weekend defeat to promoted side Bournemouth.
• Diego Carlos will face an extended period on the sidelines after undergoing Achilles tendon surgery so Calum Changers or fit-again Kortney Hause will start in central defence, while Emi Buendia – who came off the bench to good effect last week – is pushing for a start in the number ten role in place of Philippe Coutinho.

THE TEAM NEWS

CRYSTAL PALACE

PREDICTED XI (4-2-3-1): Guaita; Clyne, Andersen, Guehi, Mitchell; Doucoure, Schlupp; Ayew, Eze, Zaha; Edouard

UNAVAILABLE: Butland (Injured), Ferguson (Injured), Tomkins (Injured), McArthur (Injured)

QUESTIONABLE:

ASTON VILLA

PREDICTED XI (4-3-1-2): Martinez; Cash, Hause, Mings, Digne; McGinn, Kamara, Ramsey; Buendia; Ings, Watkins

UNAVAILABLE: Carlos (Injured)

QUESTIONABLE:

THE PREDICTION

Villa and Palace delivered much-improved displays last week to kick-start their respective seasons, with the former seeing off Everton and the latter holding Liverpool to a well-deserved draw. Both managers will be urging their men to kick on here then, which could lead to an entertaining encounter. Neither side have kept a clean sheet so far this season, but there’s no denying the attacking talent at both ends of the pitch so this match is certainly a prime candidate for the both teams to score market.

TIP: BOTH TEAMS TO SCORE