Last updated Apr 24, 6:24am ET

A hugely important weekend is set for Wembley Stadium, as the two semi-finals in the FA Cup will be staged.

Aston Villa have enjoyed excellent progression under Unai Emery, and they will be among the favorites to end their 30-year wait for domestic glory in 2024-25.

Crystal Palace have twice lost in the final of the FA Cup, but Oliver Glasner’s side has been one of the in-form sides in the second half of the Premier League season.

Odds

Match ResultOdds
Crystal Palace+238
Draw+244
Aston Villa+116

Honors Even on H2H Record

TotalCrystal PalaceAston VillaDraws
Games2610106
FA Cup Games2011
Goals703535 

There is little to separate these sides based on the head-to-head record. However, Crystal Palace have avoided defeat in their last four matches against Aston Villa.

Over that period, the Eagles have won on three occasions and have scored 13 goals. This will be the first FA Cup meetings between the sides since Villa’s 3-1 win in 2009-10.

Crystal Palace vs. Aston Villa Key Stats

  • Aston Villa are playing in the semi-finals of the FA Cup for the first time since 2014-15. They have reached the final on eleven previous occasions.
  • Crystal Palace have reached the final on two of their five previous appearances at the semi-final stage of the FA Cup.

Crystal Palace Team News

Chris Richards returns from suspension at Wembley this weekend. However, Chadi Riad and Rob Holding both remain out.

Possible Lineup

D. Henderson (GK); C. Richards, M. Guehi, M. Lacroix, D. Munoz, A. Wharton, W. Hughes, T. Mitchell, E. Eze, I. Sarr, J. Mateta

Aston Villa Team News

Unai Emery will have a fully fit squad to select from this weekend. Their only injury concern is reserve player Lewis Dobbin.

Possible Lineup

E. Martinez (GK); M. Cash, E. Konsa, P. Torres, L. Digne, Y. Tielemans, J. McGinn, M. Rogers, M. Asensio, M. Rashford, O. Watkins

Crystal Palace vs. Aston Villa Picks

It would be a major concern that Aston Villa have lost six of their eight appearances at Wembley Stadium.

However, their form throughout this season has been very reliable.

Their strong defensive record could ultimately be crucial when they come up against an exciting Eagles forward line on Saturday.

Pick
Aston Villa
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