Aston Villa 2-2 Crystal Palace

Current streaks

Recent form

Aston Villa

Aston Villa's recent form has been concerning, with the team currently enduring a five-match winless streak across all competitions. The Villans have lost their last four matches on the trot, including defeats in the Premier League, Champions League, and League Cup. Their most recent victory came in the Champions League against Bologna, which was also their only clean sheet in the last six games. Villa's defence has been particularly vulnerable, conceding 10 goals in their last six matches, with a heavy 4-1 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur standing out as their most lopsided result. The team's attacking output has also dipped, managing just five goals in this period, with an average of less than one goal per game. Despite their current 9th position in the league table, Villa's recent form suggests they are struggling to maintain consistency, with their goal difference of -5 in the last six matches highlighting their defensive frailties.

Crystal Palace

Crystal Palace's recent form has been inconsistent, with the Eagles struggling to find their footing in the Premier League. They are currently on a run of two consecutive league defeats, having lost to Fulham and Nottingham Forest. However, their cup performance has been more promising, with a notable away win against Aston Villa in the League Cup. The team's goal-scoring has been a concern, averaging less than a goal per game in their last six matches. Defensively, they've been relatively solid, conceding just over a goal per game on average. Low-scoring affairs have been a trend, with 67% of their recent matches seeing fewer than 2.5 goals. Palace have managed only one clean sheet in this period, which came in their 1-0 victory over Tottenham Hotspur, highlighting their defensive capabilities against stronger opposition.

Recent home/away form

Aston Villa

Aston Villa have shown mixed form at home recently, with their last six matches at Villa Park resulting in three wins, two draws, and one loss. The Villans have been particularly strong defensively, keeping three clean sheets and conceding only 0.67 goals per game on average. However, their attacking output has been somewhat modest, scoring 1.33 goals per game. Interestingly, Villa have fared well against top-tier opposition, securing victories against Bologna and Bayern Munich in the Champions League. The team's recent matches have tended to be low-scoring affairs, with 67% of games featuring under 2.5 goals. Despite their recent League Cup loss to Crystal Palace, Villa remain unbeaten in their last five home Premier League and Champions League fixtures, suggesting they are building a formidable fortress at Villa Park.

Crystal Palace

Crystal Palace's recent away form presents a mixed picture, with the Eagles showing resilience in cup competitions but struggling to find consistency in the Premier League. Their last six away matches have yielded two wins, two draws, and two losses, with both victories coming in the League Cup against lower-division opposition. Notably, Palace have failed to keep a clean sheet in any of these games, conceding in all six matches. The team's goal-scoring record is decent, averaging 1.33 goals per game, but they're conceding at the same rate. An interesting statistic is that 83% of these away fixtures have seen both teams score, suggesting Palace are typically involved in open, competitive matches on the road. The majority of their away games (67%) have featured over 2.5 goals, indicating that Palace's travels often produce entertaining, high-scoring affairs.