Crystal Palace vs Aston Villa Prediction and Tips - 8 January 2026
Last updated: Jan 7, 2026, 7:25PM | Published: Jan 1, 2026, 5:22PM
Crystal Palace will take on Aston Villa in Premier League action at Selhurst Park on Thursday, beginning at 6:30am AEDT.
This article features Stats Insider's free betting tips for the Crystal Palace vs Aston Villa game, as well as the latest betting odds in Australia.
Who Will Win?
Utilising advanced machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Thursday's Crystal Palace vs Aston Villa Premier League match 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model gives Crystal Palace a 36.7% chance of winning, Aston Villa a 38.3% chance of winning, and the draw a 25.0% chance of occurring.
Crystal Palace vs Aston Villa: Odds
The current Bet365 betting odds in Australia for Thursday's Premier League clash at Selhurst Park are shown below:
- Head to Head: Crystal Palace $2.90, Aston Villa $2.40, Draw $3.40
- Total (Over/Under 2.5 Goals): Over $1.80, Under $2.00
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, Bet365 currently has Crystal Palace at $2.90 and Aston Villa at $2.40.
Lastly, Bet365 has odds of $3.40 for a draw if you think the score will be level after 90 minutes.
The over/under for total goals scored is set at 2.5 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.80 for the over and $2.00 for the under.
Crystal Palace vs Aston Villa: Best Bets
Stats Insider's Crystal Palace vs Aston Villa betting tips are based on detailed modelling and wagering experience to provide you with the best possible advice 24/7.
Betting on Crystal Palace to win is the best option due to the 2.2% edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds.
Taking advantage of the edges published on Stats Insider is crucial to achieving long-term profitability when punting on sports.
Crystal Palace vs Aston Villa: Prediction
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the Crystal Palace vs Aston Villa match on Thursday, including data-driven predictions and top betting tips.
18+. Odds correct at time of publishing and subject to change.Our model updates frequently, so keep checking this page for the latest betting tips before the Crystal Palace vs Aston Villa match.
As always, see our Best Bets for betting tips on every Premier League match, plus predictions for a wide range of other sports.
Crystal Palace vs Aston Villa: Essential Details
The Premier League game between Crystal Palace and Aston Villa at Selhurst Park is scheduled to commence at 6:30am AEDT on Thursday.
- Teams: Crystal Palace vs Aston Villa
- Date: Thursday 8 January 2026
- Time: 6:30am AEDT
- Venue: Selhurst Park
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
Our Crystal Palace vs Aston Villa predictions are the result of 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of expert data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our Premier League tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the knowledge you need to make informed decisions with confidence.
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