Crystal Palace vs Everton FC, English Premier League 2024-25, Today Match Prediction

Crystal Palace vs Everton FC Match Prediction & Analysis

Crystal Palace inflicted on Manchester United their 6th home defeat courtesy of two second half Jean-Philippe Mateta strikes. A win at Old Trafford for the Eagles is slowly becoming the standard, as Oliver Glasner’s men picked up their 4th victory in 6 seasons. The French striker’s season has finally come to life after a drab start. Mateta has now scored 6 goals in 5 league games. Oliver Glasner will be happy with Palace’s record away from Selhurst Park. 

Since December, Palace have accumulated 16 points on their travels - more than any side in the top-flight. They have now got to balance home performance when Everton visit. David Moyes’ side will come into this game all guns blazing after being part of an electrifying Merseyside Derby. 

Head to Head Record - Both teams have played each other 31 times. Crystal Palace has won 6 games. Everton has won 15 - with 10 draws being played out. Palace has scored 31 goals against Everton. Everton have scored 50 against Palace. Out of their 5 previous Premier League fixtures, Palace have won 3, drawn 1 and lost 1. Everton have endured similar a outcome in their past 5 games. 

Current Standings- Crystal Palace are currently 12th on the table with 30 points after 24 games. Palace have scored 28 goals and conceded 30. Everton are in 15th with 27 points. They have scored 25 and conceded 30 goals.

TEAMS PREVIEW

Crystal Palace Preview

When the season started Palace were languishing at the bottom of the table after 8 games with a paltry 3 points. The Eagles would've been assumed to be in a relegation scrap. But, recent form has said otherwise. Oliver Glanser’s team are high-flying after working on his early defensive frailties. Palace were toothless in defence in comparison to the compactness and chemistry that Guehi, Lacroix and Richards have shown. In their past 5 games in all competitions, Crystal Palace has won all 5 while keeping a clean sheet in 4 of those. 

Players to Watch Out For

If Jean-Philippe Mateta scores against Everton then he will become Palace’s second-top League scorer with Benteke on 35 goals. Wilfried Zaha leads the way with 68. The Frenchman’s threat is more pronounced now with his team finding him in good spaces. Mateta’s pace and strength makes him a natural poacher and a nightmare for opposition defenders. Daniel Munoz has also recently been influencing his side’s performances. The Colombian has registered assists in Palace’s two recent Premier League outings. Getting the ball to his front line in tight spaces could be where matches are won for Palace. 

Stats That Matter

Jean-Philippe Mateta is Palace’s leading goalscorer this season with 10 goals. Crystal Palace have scored 11 goals and conceded 19 at home. Away from home, Palace have scored 17 and conceded 11. The Eagles have an overall win percentage of 29%. 17% at home, which jumps to 42% away from home. The average goals per match is 2.42, 2.5 at home and 2.33 away. In their previous 5 Premier League fixtures, Palace have scored 8 goals while conceding 2. They have scored 0.38 goals in the first half, which jumps to 0.79 in the second half. 

Injury - Doucoure, Riad and Ward are all injured. 

Crystal Palace probable XI - Henderson (GK), Richards, Lacroix, Guehi (DEF), Mitchell, Lerma, Munoz, Hughes (MID), Eze, Sarr, Mateta (FWD). 

Everton FC Preview

Tempers had flared during Everton’s 122nd Merseyside Derby against Liverpool when James Tarkowski booted the ball into the net in the 98th minute. It means Everton and Liverpool have both amassed 41 wins at Goodison. The Toffees were surprisingly the first to score in what was a well scripted move straight from the training ground. The ball was creatively played in the path of Beto, who timed his run to perfection and slotted the ball with ease. 

Players to Watch Out For

Ndiaye has taken on major of Everton’s attacking brunt by scoring 4 of his team’s 5 Premier League away goals. The player who would usually chip in for was Dominic Calvert-Lewin, but injury has hampered his progress. The 24 year old Senegalese forward has built a name for himself at Goodison, especially during a period when goals for Everton have been drying up. Under David Moyes’ leadership we can expect more from the youngster. 

Stats That Matter

Ndiaye has scored the most goals for Everton in the Premier League this season. Everton have scored 18 goals at home and conceded 15. Away from home, they have scored 7 and conceded 15. The Toffees boast of an overall win percentage of 25%. 31% at home and 18% away. The average goals per match is 2.29, which increases to 2.54 at home and decreases to 2 away. Everton have scored 10 goals and conceded 4 in their past 5 Premier League matches. They score 0.67 in the first half and 0.38 in the second half. 

Injury - Coleman, Chermiti, Broja, McNeil, Calvert-Lewin, Mangala are out injured.

Everton Probable XI - Pickford (GK), O’Brien, Tarkowski, Branthwaite, Mykolenko (DEF), Garner, Gueye, Lindstrom, Ndiaye, Harrison (MID), Beto (FWD). 

CRYSTAL PALACE vs EVERTON FC
Winning Prediction

David Moyes has transformed Everton from a bottom of the table club to a decent mid-table team. That also means, Everton have a lot more to prove. The fight that they showed against Liverpool is what’s been lacking. Crystal Palace will back their chances of winning, but Everton have momentum going on for them. We are backing Everton to continue their terrific run of fixtures and win.

Everton to Win (1-2)

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