Crystal Palace v Aston Villa: FA Cup Semi-Final Betting Preview

Saturday | 16:15 UTC | Wembley Stadium | FA Cup Semi-Final

Wembley plays host to a fascinating FA Cup semi-final on Saturday as Crystal Palace take on Aston Villa, with both clubs dreaming of a rare trip to the final.

All to Play For at Wembley

It’s not often either of these clubs get this close to silverware. Palace were last in a final in 2016, Villa the year before, so expect a full-throttle affair with everything on the line.

Both sides are in solid form and know this is their best shot at major silverware. For Villa, this is the new priority after a Champions League exit, while Palace will feel they have nothing to lose.

How the Bookies See It

Villa are the narrow favourites at 2.20, but Palace’s price of 3.20 looks generous given their record in this fixture. The draw is 3.35 if you’re expecting extra time.

Head-to-Head: Palace Hold the Edge

Palace are unbeaten in their last 4 against Villa, with 3 wins and a draw, and that adds value to backing the underdogs.

Players to Watch: Eze & Emery’s Striker Dilemma

Unai Emery’s selection will be under the spotlight after choosing Marcus Rashford over Ollie Watkins in both legs against PSG. Watkins has been outstanding all season and could reclaim his spot here.

For Palace, Eberechi Eze is the one to watch. He’s bagged 3 goals and 3 assists in his last 6 games and loves the big stage.

Predicted Lineups

Crystal Palace: Henderson; Munoz, Richards, Lacroix, Guehi, Mitchell; Hughes, Wharton; Sarr, Eze; Mateta
Aston Villa: Martinez; Cash, Konsa, Torres, Digne; Tielemans, Kamara, McGinn; Rogers, Watkins, Rashford

Stephen’s Betting Tips

✅ Over 10.5 corners – 2.12
✅ Crystal Palace to win – 3.20
✅ Eberechi Eze to score anytime – 4.50

Bonus Angle: Expect Entertainment

Villa’s last 10 matches have all featured over 2.5 goals, while Palace’s last 4 have produced 16 in total. Over 2.5 goals at 1.97 looks like real value.

Bet on Crystal Palace v Aston Villa

Odds correct at time of writing.