Everton hosts Crystal Palace for the opening weekend of the Premier League season on Saturday, August 22, with kick-off scheduled for 9:00 a.m. ET at the Hill-Dickinson Stadium in England.
Both clubs have ambitions of pushing into the top half of the table this campaign, setting the stage for a critical early-season contest.
Everton is favored at a +115 price, with the over/under set at 2.5 (-111o / -115u) goals.
Let's get into my Crystal Palace vs. Everton prediction.
Crystal Palace vs Everton Prediction
- Pick: Double Chance & Both Teams to Score: Everton or Draw and Yes (+125, bet365)
Our Crystal Palace vs Everton best bet is on a double chance for Everton or a draw, combined with both teams to score.
This approach covers an Everton win or a draw while capitalizing on the high likelihood of goals from both sides, a consistent trend in their recent meetings.
Crystal Palace vs Everton Odds
| Crystal Palace Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+0.5 -150 | 2.5 -120o / -115u | +220 |
| Everton Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-0.5 +105 | 2.5 -120o / -115u | +110 |
Crystal Palace vs Everton Betting Analysis
Home advantage positions Everton as the favorite, but this matchup is between two very evenly matched squads. Everton finished just two points ahead of Crystal Palace last season, though the Eagles' focus on their successful Conference League campaign likely impacted their domestic form. With both teams aiming for a top-ten finish, this opening fixture carries significant weight.
Tactically, Crystal Palace is expected to adopt a more proactive style under Pierre Sage. His former team was known for pressing high, a contrast to the deeper, counter-attacking approach used by his predecessor. This shift could lead to a more open game, and Palace's defensive frailties shown during preseason could be exploited by Everton's attack. The head-to-head record is overwhelmingly in Everton's favor. The Toffees are undefeated in their last 11 meetings with Crystal Palace, securing seven wins and four draws. At home, their unbeaten streak against the Eagles stretches back to 2014. The recent history of this fixture is defined by goals. Both teams have scored in the last five consecutive meetings, with four of those also seeing over 2.5 total goals. The last two matches—a 2-2 draw and a 2-1 Everton victory—were filled with scoring opportunities, suggesting that trend is likely to continue.
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Crystal Palace vs Everton Picks
Here are our top picks for the Premier League clash between Crystal Palace and Everton:
- Double Chance & Both Teams to Score: Everton or Draw and Yes (+125 at bet365)
- Both Teams to Score: Yes (-133 at bet365)
While Everton enters the season as a favorite in this fixture, the history between these two clubs suggests a competitive match. Everton, under manager David Moyes, has shown stability and has been bolstered by a significant transfer window, signaling their intent to compete for a European spot. Their strong head-to-head record, especially at home, makes them a reliable pick to at least avoid defeat.
Crystal Palace, however, is undergoing a transition. The appointment of new manager Pierre Sage to replace Oliver Glasner could mean a change in system and tactics. This period of adjustment could make them vulnerable early in the season, making an away win seem less probable. Despite this, Palace retains significant attacking threats in players like Jean-Philippe Mateta, Jorgen Larsen, and Eddie Nketiah, who are more than capable of finding the back of the net.
The statistics strongly support a wager on both teams scoring. This has been the outcome in six of the last ten head-to-head duels and, more tellingly, in each of the last five encounters. The underlying data from recent matches, including high expected goals (xG) figures and numerous big chances created by both teams, further reinforces the prediction that both defenses will be breached. Given these factors, combining an Everton double chance with both teams to score offers compelling value.
Crystal Palace vs Everton Predicted Lineups
Everton Predicted Lineup
Pickford; O’Brien, Tarkowski, Branthwaite, Mykolenko; Hackney, Dewsbury-Hall; Johnson, Armstrong, Ndiaye; Barry
Crystal Palace Predicted Lineup
Henderson; Canvot, Richards, Riad; Mingueza, Kamada, Wharton, Mitchell; Pino, Sarr; Strand Larsen
