Aston Villa vs Crystal Palace Premier League prediction, odds and betting offer

Aston Villa will be looking to get back to winning ways as they look to set the tone early for their season as they seek Champions League football next season. They face a Crystal Palace side who have endured early fixture congestion with their involvement in the Europa Conference League qualifiers.

Villa suffered a disappointing 1-0 loss away to Brentford last weekend, following a goalless draw with Newcastle on the opening day. Many had tipped Unai Emery’s side as favourites against Brentford, but they fell short of expectations and will be eager to make amends in front of their home fans.

The summer transfer window has left Villa’s squad looking thinner than last season. Marcus Rashford and Marco Asensio have returned to their parent clubs after loan spells, while Jacob Ramsey has joined Newcastle United on a permanent deal. So far, only forward Evann Guessand has arrived, leaving the squad arguably weaker than before. As a result, expectations have been tempered, but Villa will still be aiming to push for a Champions League spot after narrowly missing out last season. Picking up three points this weekend is vital to get their campaign back on track.

Crystal Palace are also dealing with squad depth concerns. The departure of Eberechi Eze has left a creative void, and the club’s transfer activity has been limited. Left-back Borna Sosa arrived earlier in the window, and Spanish forward Yeremy Pino was signed just days ago for a significant fee. With European football now on the agenda, Palace will need further reinforcements to cope with the added fixtures.

Despite these challenges, Palace have started the season strongly, coming into this match unbeaten in four games across all competitions. However, they have struggled for creativity and cutting edge in attack—an issue that needs to be addressed before Monday’s transfer deadline.

Manager Oliver Glasner has expressed frustration over the lack of signings, and keeping him satisfied is crucial for Palace’s ambitions. Glasner’s influence is clear, and replacing him would be a step down for the club. While Palace are likely to stick with their current approach at Villa Park, supporters will be hoping for some late transfer activity to bolster the squad ahead of a busy season.

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