LiontipsCrystal Palace vs Aston Villa. Prediction and Betting Tips for English Premier League (May 16, 2021).
Command Analysis
Crystal Palace have not risen above the third line of the Premier League, but this season they repeated their last year's result, and after 35 rounds they are in 13th position. The club from London started the season quite confidently, but later lost focus and in recent months went on a streak of defeats.
The Glaziers got 11 victories and eight draws, which brought 41 points, which is eight points less than their opponent. After the victory over Sheffield United (2:0), the Eagles lost away to Southampton (1:3).
The hosts will still have to cope without the services of van Aanholt, Wickham, Tomkins, Sakho, and Ferguson, who all have various injuries. Clyne is in quarantine with coronavirus.
The seven-time champion and winner of the FA Cup this season has improved its position in the standings - if last year the team finished 17th, then currently, after 35 rounds Aston Villa have earned 49 points and settled in 11th place, one point behind the tenth Leeds.
The Lions have 14 victories and seven draws this season, and they have scored 49 times. In May, Dean Smith's men beat Everton (2:1), lost to Manchester United (1:3), and shared points with Everton (0:0).
The team will have to play withoutTrezeguet and Sanson who both have knee injuries. Cashis also sidelined.
Trends
СтавкаCorrect score 2:3
The teams have not drawn in the last five head-to-head games.
СтавкаGoals in both halves - no
The teams have scored in only one of the halfs in 2 of their last 4 head-to-head games.
СтавкаCorners: total under 9.5
This bet played in the last two head-to-head games.
Tip and bets
The teams have already lost their tournament motivation, except that the hosts have a chance to get to the tenth position. In our opinion, today the opponents will play on a collision course, and we won't see many scoring chances. Most likely, 1 or 2 goals scored in this game will decide everything, but a peaceful goalless outcome cannot be ruled out.
Our prediction is total under 2.5 goals
It is very hard to pick a winner in this fixture. The hosts have an advantage of the home pitch, but they have many injuries in the squad. The guests seem to have lost their focus.
Second wager - a draw.
