Aston Villa U21 and Crystal Palace U21 face each other in an official match of the 2026/27 Premier League 2 U23 season. The game takes place at Bodymoor Heath Training Ground on Friday, 28/08/2026, at 19:00 (UK Time).

Our experts have prepared predictions for The Villans vs Crystal Palace U21, based on a detailed statistical review of both teams. Our goal is to assist bettors in making profitable decisions, which is why we offer the best free prediction for today.

APWin predictions for Aston Villa U21 vs Crystal Palace U21

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👉 Our prediction is: Both teams to score

Analyzing what sports betting sites offer us in terms of markets for this match between Aston Villa U21 and Crystal Palace U21, it's clear that the best betting option is the Both Teams to Score market (which has odds of 1.32). In other words, this is our ideal recommendation for betting on today's match.

👉 Our prediction is: Under 2.5 goals in the match

If you're expecting Aston Villa U21 vs Crystal Palace U21 to be a goal fest, think again.

We predict the total to remain under 2.5 goals in this match as neither side figures to have enough attacking firepower to give the opposition's defence much trouble.

The Lions preview

Aston Villa U21 comes into the match having played 1 games in the Premier League 2 U23 so far. They have recorded 1 wins, 0 draws, and 0 losses, with an average of 3 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2026/27 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 9 wins, 5 draws, and 13 losses.

Aston Villa U21's attack has scored 43 goals during this period. Out of this total, 2 goals were scored in the Premier League 2 U23, averaging 2 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.59.

The offence system of Aston Villa U21 is led by Bradley Burrows as the top scorer of the season. The english midfielder has scored 11 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Trai'varn Mulley, who has contributed with 4 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 1 goals with an average of 1 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 55 goals conceded in 27 matches, resulting in an average of 2.04.

Crystal Palace U21 preview

On the other hand, Crystal Palace U21 comes into the match having played 1 games in the Premier League 2 U23 so far. They have recorded 0 wins, 1 draws, and 0 losses, with an average of 1 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2026/27 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 9 wins, 7 draws, and 10 losses.

Crystal Palace U21's attack has scored 45 goals during this period. Out of this total, 1 goals were scored in the Premier League 2 U23, averaging 1 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.73.

The offence system of Crystal Palace U21 is led by Zach Marsh as the top scorer of the season. The english forward has scored 9 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Rio Cardines, who has contributed with 4 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 1 goals with an average of 1 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 48 goals conceded in 26 matches, resulting in an average of 1.85.

Head to head: Aston Villa U21 vs Crystal Palace U21

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Home Team

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Aston Villa U21

England - Premier League 2 Division One U23

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall W L L D W

1.4

Home W L L W L

1.2

Away L D W W D

1.6

Away Team

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Crystal Palace U21

England - Premier League 2 Division One U23

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall D L D W L

1

Home L W D L W

1.4

Away D D L W W

1.6

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Published on 27 August 2026, at 13:14 Last updated on 27 August 2026, at 13:14
Author: Gustavo Porto

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