Crystal Palace and Aston Villa are set to compete in a semifinal match of the 2025 FA Cup this Saturday. The game will be held at Wembley Stadium in London, with kickoff scheduled for 12:15 p.m. ET.
Crystal Palace, also known as the Eagles, have demonstrated strong recent form against Aston Villa (the Villans), remaining undefeated in their last four encounters across all competitions with three wins and one draw. This includes a convincing 4-1 victory in the Premier League on February 25th. In their most recent outing, Palace secured a hard-fought 2-2 draw against Arsenal, while Aston Villa is coming off a 2-1 loss to Manchester City.
Looking at the odds from FanDuel Sportsbook, Aston Villa is listed as the favorite at +115. Crystal Palace is the underdog at +230, and a draw is priced at +220. The over/under for total goals in the match is set at 2.5. For those considering bets, insights from proven SportsLine soccer expert Martin Green are available.
Martin Green has a track record of successful soccer predictions. Last year, his picks were profitable across various competitions, including Euro qualifying (+6.30 units), the EFL Cup (+4.47), the FA Cup (+3.07), and the Champions League (+3.05). His followers have seen positive returns.
Here are some of Green`s key predictions for the Aston Villa vs. Crystal Palace FA Cup match:
Both teams to score (-130)
Green believes betting on “Both teams to score” is a favorable option at -130 odds. He points out that this outcome has occurred in 23 of Aston Villa`s 34 league matches this season and in both of their FA Cup games against Premier League opponents (West Ham and Tottenham).
Jean-Philippe Mateta to score (+180)
Another pick is for Jean-Philippe Mateta to score at +180 odds. The French forward has been prolific this season with 14 goals in 30 Premier League starts and scored recently as a substitute in the draw against Arsenal. Although he hasn`t scored in the FA Cup yet, Green anticipates that Villa`s defense will find it challenging to handle the speed, skill, and attacking flair that Mateta and his teammates bring.
Morgan Rogers to score or assist (+170)
Green also highlights Morgan Rogers as a player likely to contribute, picking him to either score or provide an assist at +170 odds. Rogers has recorded two goals and an assist in the FA Cup this season, alongside eight goals and eight assists in the Premier League. Notably, he scored Aston Villa`s only goal when these two teams last met in February.
