Two sides who are enduring trophy droughts meet here, knowing that a win at Wembley would see them through to the 2025 FA Cup Final. Palace continue to develop and grow under Oliver Glasner, but their Premier League form has been patchy this term, with the FA Cup a more than welcome distraction. Aston Villa meanwhile are also a side on the up under Unai Emery and have their top 5 battle in the Premier League to return to, regardless of what happens here.
Crystal Palace vs Aston Villa Best Odds
This should be an absolute belter at Wembley, with both sides chasing a place in the final of the FA Cup.
| Crystal Palace – 23/10 (+230) | Draw – 12/5 (+240) | Aston Villa – 13/10 (+130) |
| Over – 12/25 (-208) | 2.5 Goals | Under – 9/5 (+180) |
| Yes – 4/7 (-175) | BTTS | No – 31/20 (+155) |
Crystal Palace vs Aston Villa Analysis
A place in the final of the 2025 FA Cup final is at stake and this should be a cracker.
Crystal Palace
Mid-table obscurity is where Crystal Palace are likely to reside in the Premier League come the end of the campaign, but the Eagles have been going very well under Oliver Glasner. Prior to a loss at Manchester City last week, Palace had one of the best records in the division in 2025 and their impressive win at Fulham in the last round of the FA Cup was testament to that. A trophy would be the perfect end to the campaign in the eyes of most Palace fans and they should be bang up for this one at Wembley.
Team news: Chadi Riad and Chieck Doucoure miss out here for Palace.
Crystal Palace Predicted Lineup:
Henderson, Munoz, Guehi, Richards, Lacroix, Mitchell, Wharton, Hughes, Eze, Sarr & Mateta.
Aston Villa
PSG ultimately extinguished Aston Villa’s Champions League campaign last week but the Villains bounced back with a superb win over Newcastle in the race to crack the top 5. For Villa, consistently playing Champions League football will be their aim moving forwards, but winning trophies would be a huge step in the right direction for Unai Emery’s men too. They know they are the favourites here against Palace and Villa fans should travel on mass to Wembley, adding to a feverish atmosphere.
Team news: Villa have a completely fit squad to pick from here.
Aston Villa Predicted Lineup:
Martinez, Cash, Konsa, Torres, Digne, Tielemans, Onana, McGinn, Rogers, Watkins & Rashford.
Crystal Palace vs Aston Villa Prediction
The FA Cup continues to hold its grandeur in English football and both Crystal Palace and Aston Villa will be chasing the famous old trophy next month. Having the semi-final at Wembley ramps this one up a touch for both sides and their fans and the atmosphere here should be frenetic. Palace have been going along well this year, particularly when they can play on the break but Villa look more solid than ever and they should have enough to get over the line here.
Prediction: Aston Villa to win the match – 13/10 (+130) – Rhino Bet.
Crystal Palace vs Aston Villa – The Ultimate Bet
Aston Villa to win & BTTS – 3/1 (+300) – Fitzdares
Both sides carry plenty of attacking threats, with goals seemingly guaranteed in this one and Villa should have the superior fire power.
