Everton vs Crystal Palace: Prediction, Preview And Betting Odds

The Toffees are unbeaten in their last seven against their visitors. Four of the previous five meetings between the pair has seen less than 2.5 goals scored, so expect this to be a low scoring affair. Everton have also scored first in four of the previous five games in general, despite recent results seeing them concede the lead. Palace have conceded first in five of their previous seven. We are expecting these trends to continue this weekend. We predict: Everton 1-0 Crystal Palace

Everton host Crystal Palace in the Premier League with both teams still searching for a first win of the campaign.

• Date: 28/09/24
• Kick-off time: 15:00
• Venue: Goodison Park

Both Everton and Crystal Palace have struggled early this season, with Everton particularly under pressure, sitting 19th with just one point after five games. Sean Dyche's side has blown leads in their last three matches, including two 2-0 advantages. Last time out, they drew 1-1 with Leicester. Palace, currently 16th with three points from draws, have managed to hold Chelsea and Manchester United but are still searching for their first win. Both teams have scored sparingly, with Everton netting five goals and Palace four. Jean-Philippe Mateta and Dominic Calvert-Lewin lead their teams' attacks, while defensively, Everton have struggled, conceding 14 goals. Historically, Everton have dominated this fixture, unbeaten in the last seven meetings, with Palace's last win coming in March 2022.

Everton

Everton have had a rough start to the season, with one win, two losses, and two draws in their last five games. They were denied a first league win in a 1-1 draw with Leicester, despite Iliman Ndiaye giving them an early lead. This came after a penalty shootout defeat to Southampton in the EFL Cup following a 1-1 draw. Prior to that, they suffered back-to-back 3-2 losses, blowing 2-0 leads against both Bournemouth and Aston Villa. Their only win came in the EFL Cup second round, where they comfortably beat Doncaster 3-0.

Crystal Palace

Crystal Palace are unbeaten in their last five games, with two wins and three draws. Their run began with a 4-0 EFL Cup win over Norwich, with Daichi Kamada, Jean-Philippe Mateta (twice), and Ismaila Sarr scoring. Before the international break, they drew 1-1 at Chelsea, with Eberechi Eze's stunning goal cancelling out Nicolas Jackson's opener. After the break, they drew 2-2 with Leicester, with Mateta scoring a stoppage-time penalty to salvage a point. Palace then advanced in the EFL Cup with a 2-1 win over QPR, and most recently held Manchester United to a 0-0 draw at home.

Everton

Jarrad Branthwaite has yet to play a game this season and manager Sean Dyche will not rush him back. However, it is thought his return is imminent and could potentially come as soon as this weekend. New signing Armando Broja remains out with injury. Vitalii Mykolenko missed out last week with illness but should be available.

Crystal Palace

New loan signing Trevoh Chalobah has been dealing with an injury so is still waiting to make his debut. However, it could come as soon as this weekend. Matheus Franca is also nearing a return. Cheick Doucoure may return in late October.

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