Aston Villa vs Crystal Palace Predictions

• Over 2.5 goals has landed in all six of Aston Villa’s competitive games this season.
• Crystal Palace have seen 11 goals scored in their last two games.
• Aston Villa have won four of their last five in all competitions.

Villa enjoy high-scoring start to the season

It’s been a rollercoaster of a ride for Aston Villa fans so far this season, with two heavy defeats to Newcastle and Liverpool making up the bread in a sandwich also containing four conclusive victories across the Premier League and Europa Conference League.

One thing that has been ever-present, though, is an abundance of goals. All six of their competitive games this season have gone over 2.5 goals and 25 goals have been scored in total. I expect a similarly high-scoring affair against a Crystal Palace side that have also found themselves among the goals recently.

Palace find their shooting boots

Roy Hodgson’s side opened the season with three relatively drab matches but have opened up a bit in recent weeks, winning six and five-game thrillers against Plymouth and Wolves respectively.

Considering they have only beaten Sheffield United, Wolves and Plymouth this season a win at Villa Park could be beyond them, but they should feel confident about getting on the scoresheet, at least.

Expect goals at Villa Park

Given both teams’ scoring form backing the overs is recommended, and I’m also expecting a win for the Villains. They looked poor against Newcastle and Liverpool but really turned on the style against lesser teams, thrashing Everton and Burnley as well as beating Hibs 8-0 on aggregate in Europe. They have scored at least three goals in all of these victories, so a second 3-1 win of the season could be on the cards.

Anytime goalscorer punters have a couple of attractively-priced options to choose from, but my favourite is Matty Cash. Villa’s right-back has scored three goals in his last three outings and has been playing much further forward in recent weeks. He’s had a shot on target in each of his last three and has attempted nine shots in this period, so he looks a big price.

Odsonne Edouard is also worth a mention after scoring four goals in five outings this term, including a brace against Wolves last time out.

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