LiontipsCrystal Palace vs Aston Villa. Prediction and Betting Tips for 2022-2023 English Premier League (August 20, 2022).
Command Analysis
In recent years, Crystal Palace have become a formidable opponent for any Premier League club. They secured 48 points from 38 games and finished in 12th place last season. The Glaziers had an amazing performance in the FA Cup - they defeated Millwall (2:1), Hartlepool United (2:0), Stoke City, and Everton (4:0) to reach the semifinals.
In the summer, Patrick Vieira's side signed Abdoulaye Doucouré from Lens (22.6 million) and Chris Richards from Bayern (12 mln). But the club's start to the new season wasn't successful; Palace lost to Arsenal (0:2) and drew against Liverpool (1:1) in the first two games.
Butland, Tomkins, McArthur, and Olise have been ruled out of this fixture due to injuries.
Aston Villa had an average 2021-2022 season in the Premier League. The Lions scored a total of 52 goals and finished in 14th place with 45 points from 13 wins and six draws.
Steven Gerrard's side drew suffered a 0:2 defeat to Bournemouth in the opening round of the new Premier League season, but last week, they picked up three points from a 2:1 victory over Everton.
Hause and Mings are out injured and won't be able to participate in the upcoming fixture.
Trends
СтавкаCorrect score 2:1
The hosts have won the last 2 head-to-head games.
СтавкаGoals in both halves - yes
In 3 of the last 6 games of the visitors, goals were scored in both halves.
СтавкаDraw in one of the halves - yes
In 3 of the last 5 games of the visitors, this bet won.
СтавкаYellow cards: total under 3
This bet played in 2 of Aston Villa's last 4 games.
Tip and bets
We predict a close battle between more or less equal opponents. Both sides have looked decent on offense at the start of the season. In the last three head-to-head games, both teams converted their chances, and we expect similar performance today.
Our prediction — both to score
Both teams have experienced and technical players in their ranks. Either side could win here, but we think that the most likely outcome of this game is a draw.
Second bet — draw
