Crystal Palace and Aston Villa are set to compete in a semifinal match of the 2025 FA Cup this Saturday. Looking at their recent encounters, Crystal Palace has performed strongly against Aston Villa, remaining undefeated in their last four games across all competitions with three wins and one draw. This includes a significant 4-1 win in the Premier League on February 25th. Crystal Palace enters this match following a competitive 2-2 draw against Arsenal, while Aston Villa`s last game resulted in a 2-1 defeat by Manchester City.
The match is scheduled for kickoff at Wembley Stadium in London at 12:15 p.m. ET. According to the latest odds, Aston Villa is favored to win at +115 (bet $100 to win $115), while Crystal Palace is the underdog at +230. A draw is offered at +220, and the line for total goals scored in the match is set at 2.5. For those considering bets on the Crystal Palace vs. Aston Villa game, insights from experienced soccer analyst Martin Green are available.
Here are Martin Green`s key predictions for the Aston Villa vs. Crystal Palace FA Cup match on Saturday:
Both Teams to Score (-130)
Martin Green highlights that “Both teams to score” has been a frequent outcome, occurring in 23 of Aston Villa`s 34 league matches this season. This trend also appeared in their FA Cup ties against Premier League opponents, West Ham and Tottenham, suggesting it`s a likely scenario for this game.
Jean-Philippe Mateta to Score (+180)
The French striker has a strong scoring record with 14 goals in 30 Premier League starts this season, including scoring as a substitute in Palace`s recent draw against Arsenal. Although he hasn`t scored in the FA Cup yet, Green believes Aston Villa`s defense could struggle against the offensive qualities—”pace, trickery, and guile”—that Mateta and his fellow Palace players possess.
Morgan Rogers to Score or Assist (+170)
Morgan Rogers has contributed with two goals and one assist in this season`s FA Cup campaign. Additionally, he has registered eight goals and eight assists in the Premier League. He was also the scorer of Aston Villa`s only goal in their last meeting with Crystal Palace in February. The odds for Rogers to either score or assist in the upcoming match are +170.
