Everton
Everton's recent form is mixed (W2, D1, L2) , while Palace's is strong but uneven (W3, L2) .
Crystal Palace
On the whole, Everton's form is a bit more difficult to interpret as Palace have had an impressive sequence of results in their recent fixtures, but the Eagles' away record (W1, D1, L3) and conceding 2.40 goals per game away from home in all competitions suggests there is a gap in the road.
Head-to-Head
- Palace have failed to win any of their last 3 away matches to Everton, who should have the edge.
- A 2-2 draw at Crystal Palace in the Premier League 2025/2026 was the result in this head-to-head and this could be similarly scrappy with the Eagles looking to transition and Everton trying to control the game.
Key Players
- Thierno Barry has given them an edge in terms of their cutting edge as he's scored two of their five goals in the last five matches, while Palace have Matheus Franca, who has three of their five strikes in their last five.
- David Moyes has had Everton since 11 January 2025 and his pragmatic, low-risk style has seen the Toffees keep things tight, keep things simple and keep the ball out of their own net most of the time.
- Pierre Sage has been Crystal Palace head coach since 1 July 2026 and his early work seems to have been around resetting a back three to play a more transition-based game with more pressing triggers and a slightly sharper, more vertical build-up style.
Betting Insights
- The market has a slight preference for Everton at 2.12, while Palace are 3.25.
- Both Teams to Score - Yes at 1.73 looks like the value, which covers Palace's two away goals in their last two trips.
- In all competitions, Everton's last 10 is a similar story to Palace's last 10 (W4, D2, L4) and we're happy to take the draw at 3.45, which looks slightly overpriced in a matchup that can easily get scrappy.
Prediction
- This should be a good match for the neutral at Hill Dickinson Stadium on Saturday as two evenly matched clubs meet in a clash of two different styles.
- Expect a scrappy game, with Palace looking to transition and Everton trying to control the contest.
