Crystal Palace @ Aston Villa - August 31, 2025

The Aston Villa will beat the Crystal Palace. The total will go over.

Analyzing the teams reveals that Aston Villa has been relatively efficient despite their recent offensive struggles, having scored no goals yet still maintaining a 100% shot accuracy with three efforts on target. Their 70.4% passing percentage indicates they have the potential to control the midfield effectively. Meanwhile, with a higher number of fouls committed at 13, they may end up contributing additional set pieces that could turn into scoring opportunities for both teams.

On the other side, Crystal Palace has shown some capability offensively with one goal from eight shots, resulting in a 50% shot accuracy. Their slightly better passing percentage at 74.3% gives them the edge in ball distribution. However, they have also been a bit careless with 11 fouls. Given recent performances, it suggests that while Villa may have had challenges converting chances, they are well positioned to capitalize on any defensive lapses from Palace. With both teams capable of creating opportunities, I expect a total exceeding three goals, making this game lean towards a high-scoring affair.