Aston Villa U21 vs Crystal Palace U21 prediction & analysis
59%
Footrivo pick
Aston Villa U21 to win
Good pick · fair odds 1.70 · bookmaker 1.95 · Lost ✗
5/10Rating
1.95Odds
Quick tips for this match
ResultAston Villa U21 to win ✗59% · @1.95
Double chanceEither team to win ✓86% · @1.22
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗59% · @1.40
GoalsUnder 3.5 goals ✓76% · fair 1.32
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–0 ✗13% · fair 7.67
Aston Villa U21 vs Crystal Palace U21 preview and prediction
The match
The Premier League 2 Division One sees Aston Villa U21 take on Crystal Palace U21 on Friday 28 August, kicking off at 19:00 (WAT) at Bodymoor Heath Training Ground. Aston Villa U21 are 20th with 8 points from 6 games (in the bottom half), while Crystal Palace U21 sit 17th on 8 points (in the bottom half). Only goal difference separates the two sides, so there is plenty riding on it.
Form guide
Aston Villa U21's last 5: WLWLD Most recently they beat Brighton U21 2–1 at home. Goals have not been a problem: 2.0 per game.
Crystal Palace U21's last 5: DLDWL Most recently they drew with Arsenal U21 1–1 away. On the road they have won 1 and lost 1 of their last 4. They average 1.7 scored and 1.3 conceded.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.5 goals: 1.6 for Aston Villa U21 and 0.9 for Crystal Palace U21. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 46%, both teams to score at 59%.
Betting angles
Win chances: Aston Villa U21 59%, draw 14%, Crystal Palace U21 27%.
Both teams to score: yes (59%) at 1.40.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Aston Villa U21 to win – a 59% chance at odds of 1.95, above our fair price of 1.70, so there is value in it. Predicted score: Aston Villa U21 1–0 Crystal Palace U21. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Aston Villa U2159%fair 1.70 · @1.95
Draw14%fair 7.11 · @3.70
Crystal Palace U2127%fair 3.69 · @2.90
2.50Expected goals
1.59Aston Villa U21 xG
0.91Crystal Palace U21 xG
59%Both score
46%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–013%
1–112%
2–010%
2–19%
0–08%
0–17%
From our goals model: Aston Villa U21 1.6 – 0.9 Crystal Palace U21 expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Every market, with fair odds
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Aston Villa U21 to win✗
59%
1.70
1.95 ▲
Double chance
Either team to win✓
86%
1.16
1.22
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
59%
1.70
1.40
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
71%
1.40
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Under 2.5 goals✓
54%
1.84
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
76%
1.32
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time✓
43%
2.31
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Aston Villa U21 / FT Aston Villa U21✗
32%
3.10
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–0✗
13%
7.67
–
Form
Aston Villa U21 – last 6
WLWLDW
21 Aug
vs Brighton U21
2–1
W
18 Aug
@ Wigan
2–3
L
21 Jul
@ Tamworth
2–1
W
1 May
vs Manchester City U21
2–3
L
24 Apr
@ Southampton U21
3–3
D
17 Apr
@ Stoke City U21
1–0
W
2.0Scored / game
1.8Conceded / game
83%Both scored
83%Over 2.5
Crystal Palace U21 – last 6
DLDWLW
22 Aug
@ Arsenal U21
1–1
D
4 May
vs Manchester United U21
0–2
L
26 Apr
@ Liverpool U21
2–2
D
13 Apr
vs Arsenal U21
2–0
W
3 Apr
@ Nottingham Forest U21
0–2
L
22 Mar
@ Liverpool U21
5–1
W
1.7Scored / game
1.3Conceded / game
50%Both scored
33%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Aston Villa U21 and Crystal Palace U21.
What is the prediction for Aston Villa U21 vs Crystal Palace U21?
Our pick is Aston Villa U21 to win with a 59% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.95.
Who will win Aston Villa U21 vs Crystal Palace U21?
On our numbers Aston Villa U21 have a 59% chance of winning, the draw 14% and Crystal Palace U21 27%.
How many goals will there be in Aston Villa U21 vs Crystal Palace U21?
We expect about 2.5 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 46% likely and both teams score 59% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Aston Villa U21 vs Crystal Palace U21?
Our predicted score is Aston Villa U21 1–0 Crystal Palace U21, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.5 goals in total.
When is Aston Villa U21 vs Crystal Palace U21?
Aston Villa U21 vs Crystal Palace U21 (Premier League 2 Division One) kicks off on Friday 28 August 2026 at 19:00 (West Africa Time) at Bodymoor Heath Training Ground.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
