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Crystal Palace secured a dominant 3-0 victory over Aston Villa in their English FA Cup Semifinal clash at Wembley Stadium on April 26, 2025. Eberechi Eze opened the scoring in the 31st minute, followed by a brace from Ismaïla Sarr in the 58th and 90+4th minutes, sealing Crystal Palace's place in the final. Despite Aston Villa dominating possession with 70.2%, they struggled to convert their 16 shots into goals, with only 5 finding the target. Crystal Palace, with just 29.8% possession, were clinical, converting 4 of their 9 shots on target.
The AI had predicted a Crystal Palace win before the game, and this prediction proved accurate. While the AI did not expect a balanced game, the extent of Crystal Palace's victory was perhaps beyond expectations, considering the predicted win probabilities (41.4% for Crystal Palace, 30.7% for Aston Villa). Crystal Palace's tactical setup, a 3-4-2-1 formation, seemed to effectively counter Aston Villa's 4-2-3-1. Aston Villa's higher foul count (9 vs 5) and more yellow cards (3 vs 1) may also indicate a level of frustration as the game progressed.
Crystal Palace's recent form has been mixed, with a couple of high-scoring losses against Manchester City and Newcastle United, contrasted with draws against Arsenal and Bournemouth, and a win against Brighton. Aston Villa, on the other hand, have been competing on multiple fronts, balancing Premier League and Champions League commitments. Their recent form includes wins against Newcastle United and Southampton, alongside Champions League success against Paris Saint-Germain, but also a Premier League defeat to Manchester City.
Crystal Palace's next game is a Premier League fixture against Nottingham Forest at Selhurst Park on May 5th. Recent head-to-head games between Crystal Palace and Nottingham Forest have been close, with Nottingham Forest having a slight advantage. Crystal Palace's recent struggles for consistency in the league, especially defensively, will need to be addressed before facing a Nottingham Forest side fighting to retain their Premier League status. For Aston Villa, their next match is against Fulham in the Premier League. Aston Villa have dominated recent games against Fulham.

Football fans are eagerly anticipating the English FA Cup final on April 26, 2025, at Wembley Stadium, where Crystal Palace will face Aston Villa. AI is predicting a Crystal Palace victory, giving them a 41.4% win probability compared to Aston Villa's 30.7%, with a 27.8% chance of a draw. Crystal Palace, despite recent mixed results including two draws and two losses in their last five Premier League games, has shown promise, particularly in their previous head-to-head match against Aston Villa in February.
Their key player, young winger Malcolm Ebiowei, will be crucial to their attack. Aston Villa, who has also had mixed results, will rely on their in-form striker, Ollie Watkins, to lead their attack. Recent history between the two sides suggests a high-scoring affair, with Crystal Palace dominating recent encounters. However, Aston Villa's participation in the UEFA Champions League this season demonstrates their capability to compete at the highest level. The match promises to be a thrilling encounter, with both teams vying for the prestigious FA Cup trophy. Despite the odds, Aston Villa could still lift the trophy.