Aston Villa U21 vs Crystal Palace U21: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
Aston Villa U21 welcome Crystal Palace U21 to Bodymoor Heath Training Ground for a Premier League 2 Division One fixture on Friday 28 August (19:00 WAT). In the table, Aston Villa U21 are 20th, lower half, on 8 points after 6 matches; Crystal Palace U21 are 17th (lower half) with 8. They are level on points, so the winner climbs above the loser.
Current form
Aston Villa U21, last 5: WLWLD Their latest outing: 2–1 win over Brighton U21, at home. Scoring is no problem – 2.0 a game lately.
Crystal Palace U21, last 5: DLDWL Their latest outing: 1–1 draw with Arsenal U21, away. Away from home the record reads 1 won, 1 lost from 4. Goals for and against: 1.7 scored, 1.3 conceded per game.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Aston Villa U21 1.6 xG, Crystal Palace U21 0.9 xG – a total near 2.5. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 46%, GG 59%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Aston Villa U21 57%, draw 15%, Crystal Palace U21 28%.
GG/NG: GG (59%) at 1.40.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Aston Villa U21 to win (57%, odds 1.95 – longer than our fair 1.74, so there is value too). Most likely score in line with that pick: Aston Villa U21 1–0 Crystal Palace U21. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Aston Villa U2157%fair 1.74 · @1.95
Draw15%fair 6.59 · @3.70
Crystal Palace U2128%fair 3.64 · @2.90
2.50Expected goals
1.57Aston Villa U21 xG
0.93Crystal Palace U21 xG
59%Both score
46%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–013%
1–112%
2–010%
2–19%
0–08%
0–18%
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.
All markets: our price vs the bookmaker
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Aston Villa U21 to win✗
57%
1.74
1.95 ▲
Double chance
Either team to win✓
85%
1.18
1.22
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
59%
1.70
1.40
Draw no bet
Aston Villa U21 (draw no bet)✗
68%
1.48
–
Asian handicap
Crystal Palace U21 +1 (Asian handicap)✓
64%
1.57
–
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
–
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
89%
1.12
–
First team to score
Aston Villa U21 to score first✗
58%
1.74
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time✓
43%
2.30
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Aston Villa U21 / FT Aston Villa U21✗
32%
3.17
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
9%
10.63
–
Recent results
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 57% 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 57% chance of winning, the draw 15% and Crystal Palace U21 28%.
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.
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
