The final Premier League fixture of the weekend brings together Aston Villa and Crystal Palace at Villa Park, with both sides searching for their first league win of the campaign. Despite Villa’s impressive home record and Palace’s strong away form, recent results show weaknesses that can be exploited in the betting markets. Here is a Bet Builder focusing on goal contributions and discipline.
Here’s our Bet Builder pick for Aston Villa vs Crystal Palace, which has been placed with William Hill:
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Morgan Rogers to Score
Morgan Rogers has become an increasingly important figure in Unai Emery’s forward line, with his role behind Ollie Watkins giving him freedom to drift into spaces and threaten goalkeepers. Villa have struggled to find the net in their last three Premier League outings, but their long unbeaten run at home suggests that goals are bound to return soon.
Rogers is the type of player who thrives when defences are stretched, and Palace’s back line will be without key players through injury. His ability to carry the ball, strike from distance, and time late runs into the box makes him a standout candidate to end Villa’s scoring drought. In a match where Villa need inspiration in front of their supporters, Rogers’ knack for popping up in dangerous positions provides strong value to back him for a goal.
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Lucas Digne to Be Carded
Lucas Digne is often heavily involved both defensively and offensively, which increases the likelihood of disciplinary issues. The French full-back is tasked with pushing forward on the left but also has to deal with counter-attacks, especially against quick wingers like Ismaila Sarr. Palace have caused Villa plenty of problems in wide areas in recent encounters, and Digne’s tendency to commit tactical fouls when caught out of position is well known.
His aggressive style, combined with Palace’s directness down the flanks, makes him a prime candidate for a booking. Referees are usually unforgiving when defenders stop promising breaks, and this fixture has historically produced its fair share of yellow cards. With Villa under pressure to perform, it would be no surprise if Digne’s competitive edge tips into a caution.
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Adam Wharton to Be Carded
On the opposite side, Palace’s midfield will rely on Adam Wharton to disrupt Villa’s playmakers, particularly the likes of Youri Tielemans and John McGinn. Wharton has developed a reputation for being combative, never shying away from a challenge. However, his eagerness to press and win the ball often results in mistimed tackles or holding fouls in dangerous zones. Villa’s central midfield has technical quality, meaning Wharton will have to cover a lot of ground and make quick decisions under pressure.
In high-intensity games, younger midfielders like Wharton can struggle to keep their discipline, especially when Villa drive through transitions at pace. A caution feels highly probable given the nature of this contest and the responsibilities Wharton shoulders in the middle of the park.igh-pressure nature of a derby, combined with his combative approach, the chances of him receiving a yellow card are significant.
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