Everton will be eager to make a positive start to their Premier League campaign when they take on Crystal Palace to Goodison Park. As Everton are tough to beat at home, we predict that they will play out a 1-1 draw with Palace in their season opener. The Toffees drew 1-1 with Lille in their final warm-up and have undergone plenty of changes this summer, with Brennan Johnson, Merlin Rohl, Tyrique George, Hayden Hackney and Christian Norgaard among the notable arrivals. Idrissa Gueye and Dwight McNeil have departed, while Jack Grealish has also ended his loan spell. James Gardner is ruled out through injury, but Everton have plenty of new options to call upon.
Crystal Palace, meanwhile, head into the opener hoping to build some momentum after an inconsistent run of form. Dwight McNeil is ready to face his former club, while Takehiro Tomiyasu, Oscar Mingueza and Anan Khalaili could all make their debuts. Maxence Lacroix has joined Chelsea, but the Eagles have no fresh injury concerns. Palace have won just one of their last four away games, while Everton are winless in their last two at home. Historically, though, Everton have dominated this fixture, winning 13 of the previous 29 meetings compared to just four Palace victories.
As Everton have lost only 4 of their last 29 meetings with Palace, we are tempted to bet on Everton or Draw. Additionally, BTTS and Over 1.5 goals total bets seem appealing (20 of the last 29 meetings produced at least two goals).
This Premier League match will be played on Saturday 22 August 2026 at 15:00.
What is our Everton vs Crystal Palace prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Everton 1 - 1 Crystal Palace
Everton vs Crystal Palace Betting Tips
- Correct Score: 1-1 @ 550 Odds
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS): Yes @ -134 Odds
- Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Under 4.5 Goals @ -900 Odds
- Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Under 3.5 Goals @ -334 Odds
- Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Under 2.5 Goals @ -125 Odds
- Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5 Goals @ -334 Odds
- Anytime Goalscorer: Jean-Philippe Mateta @ 162 Odds
- First Goalscorer: Jean-Philippe Mateta @ 500 Odds
- To be Booked: Jefferson Lerma @ 187 Odds
- Asian Handicap: Crystal Palace +0.5 @ -160 Odds
- European Handicap: Crystal Palace +1 @ -163 Odds
- Shots on Target (Home): Over 2.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Over 2.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 4.5
- Total Corners: 9 - 11 @ 160 Odds
- Double Chance: X2 @ -163 Odds
- Half Time/Full Time: X (Draw)/X (Draw) @ 450 Odds
- Clean Sheet: Everton - No @ -275 Odds
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View OfferEverton Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | dllwdlwlwd | 1.20 |
| Home | ld | 0.50 |
| Away | dlwdlwlw | 1.38 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 30% | 0% | 38% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.70 | 3.00 | 2.63 |
| Scored | 1.40 | 1.00 | 1.50 |
| Conceded | 1.30 | 2.00 | 1.13 |
| BTTS | 60% | 100% | 50% |
| Clean Sheets | 20% | 0% | 25% |
| Failed to Score | 30% | 0% | 38% |
| Expected Goals | 1.35 | 1.32 | 1.35 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.50 | 1.29 | 1.55 |
Crystal Palace Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | dldlwwllww | 1.40 |
| Home | dlwwlw | 1.67 |
| Away | ldlw | 1.00 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 40% | 50% | 25% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 3.40 | 3.50 | 3.25 |
| Scored | 1.60 | 2.00 | 1.00 |
| Conceded | 1.80 | 1.50 | 2.25 |
| BTTS | 60% | 67% | 50% |
| Clean Sheets | 10% | 17% | 0% |
| Failed to Score | 30% | 17% | 50% |
| Expected Goals | 1.54 | 1.55 | 1.52 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.34 | 1.22 | 1.49 |
Everton vs Crystal Palace Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
Everton (45%)
29 Matches
Crystal Palace (14%)
Everton vs Crystal Palace Past Results
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