ASTON VILLA host Crystal Palace in a must-win Premier League clash at Villa Park.
Dean Smith’s side are without a league victory since football returned and begin this game seven points adrift of safety.
Palace meanwhile are on a run of four consecutive top-flight defeats but did beat Villa in the reverse fixture at Selhurst Park.
When is Aston Villa vs Crystal Palace?
- Kick-off at Villa Park is at 2.15pm BST.
- When Palace last visited this ground, they lost 1-0 in 2016 after a bizarre own goal from keeper Wayne Hennessey.
Which TV channel and live stream can I watch it on?
- You can catch this game live on Sky Sports Premier League, Main Event and Ultra HD.
- Coverage begins following the conclusion of Wolves vs Everton on the same channels.
- If you’re not a Sky customer, grab a NOW TV pass from £9.99 to stream all the action on your mobile, tablet, PC, games console or TV box.
What is the team news?
Villa will be without Bjorn Engels who continues to suffer with an Achilles injury.
Matt Targett is set to make his return from a hamstring problem, with no new concerns for Dean Smith.
Gary Cahill injured his hamstring against former club Chelsea and is out for the visitors, while Martin Kelly can return to the starting XI after a lengthy absence.
Match odds
- Aston Villa to win – 5/4
- Draw – 11/5
- Palace victory – 11/5
- Both teams to score – 4/5
*All odds from Ladbrokes and correct at time of publication.
