Aston Villa looks poised to secure a much-needed win in this matchup. The home side is in a strong position to break their current three-game winless streak.

Their opponents, Crystal Palace, are dealing with a lengthy injury list that could significantly impact their performance.

Key players Kamada, Lerma, Nketiah, Wharton, and Eze are all notable absences for this game.

Among them, Eze’s absence may be the most critical. If he doesn’t recover from his thigh injury in time, Palace's attack will lack his creative spark.

Palace's struggles on the road further tilt the scales in Villa's favor. They have failed to win any of their last five away games, with a record of 2 draws and 3 losses, and a goal difference of 5:8.

The only silver lining for Palace is their recent head-to-head record with Villa. Over the last four meetings, both sides have won twice.

Palace claimed the last two matches, both home and away, while Villa triumphed in the previous two encounters at home, 3-1 and 1-0.

Despite this, Villa’s current form and home advantage make them strong favorites to come out on top.