Everton vs Crystal Palace: Preview, Predictions & Betting Analysis
Match Overview
Everton hold the edge on the numbers, but this Premier League fixture is far from a foregone conclusion.
Everton welcome Crystal Palace in this Premier League fixture, at Hill Dickinson Stadium on Saturday, August 22, 2026.
Everton bring 2 draws and 3 defeats from their last 5 (L-L-D-D-L, most recent first), averaging 1.4 goals scored and 2.2 conceded.
Crystal Palace bring 2 draws and 3 defeats from their last 5 (L-D-L-D-L, most recent first), averaging 1.0 goals scored and 2.4 conceded.
In 1 previous meeting, Everton have won 0, drawn 1 and lost 0. Their most recent meeting finished 2-2, a draw. Those meetings have averaged 4.0 goals.
Market Read
Bookmakers make Everton narrow favourites at 2.15, a 45% chance across 14 books.
Best prices across the market: Everton at 2.15 (45%), Crystal Palace at 3.60 (28%), the draw at 3.65 (27%).
The model projects around 2-1 goals, favouring Everton by about 1 goals (derived from totals + spread lines).
Value & Signals
There's a moderate 7% gap between the best and worst of 14 books.
Betting Verdict
For a longer shot, the draw is available at 3.65 (27%).
Everton are the market's pick at 45%. There's no standout price edge here, so it's a confidence call rather than a value one. Book agreement rates this a medium-confidence call.
