Saturday Afternoon Cup Clash
This Saturday, April 26, 2025, Crystal Palace will take on Aston Villa in an exciting FA Cup match. The game kicks off at 4:15 PM UK time (16:15 UTC). Both teams will be fighting hard for a place in the next round of England’s most famous cup competition.
What’s at Stake?
- Crystal Palace want to keep their cup dream alive
- Aston Villa are aiming for silverware this season
- A win here means one step closer to Wembley Stadium
Expected Starting Lineups
Crystal Palace (Likely 3-4-3 Formation)
- Goalkeeper: Dean Henderson (England)
- Defender: Chris Richards (USA)
- Defender: Maxence Lacroix (France)
- Defender: Marc Guéhi (England)
- Wing-back: Daniel Muñoz (Colombia)
- Midfielder: Adam Wharton (England)
- Midfielder: Will Hughes (England)
- Wing-back: Tyrick Mitchell (England)
- Forward: Pape Matar Sarr (Senegal)
- Forward: Eberechi Eze (England)
- Striker: Jean-Philippe Mateta (France)
Aston Villa (Likely 4-2-3-1 Formation)
- Goalkeeper: Emiliano Martínez (Argentina)
- Right-back: Matty Cash (Poland)
- Center-back: Ezri Konsa (England)
- Center-back: Pau Torres (Spain)
- Left-back: Lucas Digne (France)
- Defensive mid: Boubacar Kamara (France)
- Defensive mid: Youri Tielemans (Belgium)
- Right wing: Morgan Rogers (England)
- Attacking mid: John McGinn (Scotland)
- Left wing: Marcus Rashford (England)
- Striker: Ollie Watkins (England)
Key Battles to Watch
- Eberechi Eze vs Boubacar Kamara – Palace’s creative star against Villa’s tough midfielder
- Ollie Watkins vs Marc Guéhi – Villa’s top scorer against Palace’s captain
- Jean-Philippe Mateta vs Pau Torres – A physical battle in the box
- Marcus Rashford vs Daniel Muñoz – Speed vs speed on the wing
How the Game Could Go
Crystal Palace’s Strengths
✅ Home crowd support – Selhurst Park will be loud
✅ Counter-attacks – Eze and Sarr are quick on the break
✅ Set pieces – Guéhi and Lacroix are dangerous in the air
Aston Villa’s Strengths
✅ Experience – Martínez, McGinn, and Watkins know big games
✅ Possession play – Tielemans and Kamara control the midfield
✅ Wing play – Rashford and Rogers can deliver dangerous crosses
Recent Form
Crystal Palace’s last 5 games: ✅❌✅❌✅ (3 wins, 2 losses)
Aston Villa’s last 5 games: ✅✅❌✅❌ (3 wins, 2 losses)
Score Prediction
This should be a tight game with both teams giving their all.
Our prediction: Crystal Palace 1-2 Aston Villa
⚽ Scorers: Eze (Palace) | Watkins, Rashford (Villa)
How to Watch
📺 UK: BBC One / BBC iPlayer
🌍 International: Check local FA Cup broadcasters
📱 Online: Via official broadcaster apps
Final Thoughts
This FA Cup clash promises drama, goals, and excitement. Will Palace cause an upset, or will Villa’s quality shine through? Tune in to find out!
Who do you think will win? Drop your predictions below! ⚽🔥
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