Premier League Matchday Tactical Head-to-Head

Crystal Palace vs Aston Villa

Venue: Selhurst Park. Compare predicted starting 11s, tactical formations (3-4-2-1 vs 4-2-3-1), and manager strategies ahead of kickoff. Test your prediction on the interactive pitch and climb the leaderboard.

Crystal Palace (Home)

3-4-2-1

Manager: Pierre Sage

Expected Starting 11

  • GK: Dean Henderson
  • DEF: Chris Richards
  • DEF: Tyrick Mitchell
  • DEF: Anan Khalaili
  • DEF: Jaydee Canvot
  • MID: Daichi Kamada
  • MID: Adam Wharton
  • MID: Yéremy Pino Santos
  • FWD: Jørgen Strand Larsen
  • FWD: Eddie Nketiah
  • FWD: Jean-Philippe Mateta
Penalties: Jean-Philippe Mateta / Ismaïla Sarr
Free Kicks: Yéremy Pino Santos

Aston Villa (Away)

4-2-3-1

Manager: Unai Emery

Expected Starting 11

  • GK: Zion Suzuki
  • DEF: Victor Lindelöf
  • DEF: Ian Maatsen
  • DEF: Matty Cash
  • DEF: Pau Torres
  • MID: Boubacar Kamara
  • MID: John McGinn
  • MID: Emiliano Buendía Stati
  • FWD: Nicolas Jackson
  • FWD: Tammy Abraham
  • FWD: Brian Madjo
Penalties: Emiliano Buendía Stati / Nicolas Jackson
Free Kicks: Emiliano Buendía Stati

Frequently Asked Questions (Crystal Palace vs Aston Villa)

When will official Crystal Palace vs Aston Villa lineups be confirmed?

Official Premier League team sheets are published 75 minutes prior to kickoff.

How are predicted starting 11s calculated?

Predictions combine verified 2026/27 injury reports, manager tactical press conferences, player fitness percentages, and crowd consensus on Starting 11.