- Everton are undefeated at home in the Premier League 2025/2026 (W1 D2), conceding 3 goals across 3 matches.
- Crystal Palace have won consecutive games against West Ham and Liverpool.
Goodison Park is a fortress once again
David Moyes’ direct, disciplined, and transitional approach has seen Everton sit 9th in the Premier League 2025/2026 after 6 games, picking up 8 points. Moyes’ return in January 2025 has brought a renewed sense of identity to Everton, who typically line up in a compact 4-2-3-1 or 4-3-3 formation, mixing a structured build-up with direct, vertical play and overlapping full-backs.
Palace have won 4 and drawn 1 of their last 5 games, winning their last 3 consecutively, with Oliver Glasner’s attacking and high-pressing system making them a huge threat. The Everton vs Crystal Palace preview highlights that Palace employ a 3-4-2-1 or 3-4-1-2 system, using their wing-backs and creative midfielders to create width in high positions and allow them to counter-press when they lose the ball. This clash between two similar sides will see some interesting battles across the pitch, with the full-backs and wide midfielders having a lot to do, and the midfield battles set to be key.
Eagles are on fire
Ismaila Sarr has been a revelation for Crystal Palace this season, with 3 goals in just 4 Premier League appearances. Jack Grealish is Everton’s creative hub, providing 4 assists in 6 Premier League games, whilst Iliman Ndiaye has scored 2 goals in the same number of appearances, leading the line for Everton. The latest Everton vs Crystal Palace prediction suggests the odds for the game see Everton come in at 2.5 favourites, whilst Palace sit at 2.9 with the draw at 3.2, which seems like a really tight game.
Everton can come out on top
The home side have won 1 and tied 2 of their 3 home games in the Premier League 2025/2026, with Palace failing to win any of their last 3 visits to Goodison in all competitions. Considering our Everton vs Crystal Palace betting tips, and given Palace’s form and Everton’s unbeaten home record, we’re expecting a very close match with Everton coming out on top, but we’ll take the safe bet for this one. Under 2.5 goals looks like a solid choice, given Everton’s solidity and Palace’s organisation, at 1.63. This Everton vs Crystal Palace prediction is based on both teams’ recent defensive performances.
