Everton to challenge Crystal Palace in Premier League face off

On 28th September 2024, Everton will face Crystal Palace in a closely contested Premier League match. Historically, these teams have had fairly balanced encounters, with Everton winning 10 of their last 25 meetings and Crystal Palace winning only 4, while 11 matches ended in a draw. Previous matchups have averaged 2.36 goals, with both teams scoring 52% of the time.

Both teams are exhibiting average form in their respective home and away games this season. Everton has managed an average of 1 point per game at home, while Crystal Palace has performed slightly better on the road with an average of 1.75 points per game.

Given the historical data and current form, another tight contest seems likely. Expect a competitive match with potential for both teams to find the net. A draw with goals from both sides might be the most probable outcome.

Insights

• Everton and Crystal Palace have a balanced history with more draws (11) than wins for Crystal Palace (4) in their last 25 meetings.
• Everton holds a favorable record in head-to-head clashes with 10 wins out of the last 25 meetings.
• Their last encounter ended in a 1-1 draw.
• Everton’s home performance this season has averaged 1 Points Per Game.
• Crystal Palace has been stronger away this season, averaging 1.75 Points Per Game.
• Matches between Everton and Crystal Palace tend to be low-scoring, averaging 2.36 goals per game.
• Both teams have scored in 52% of their previous encounters.
• Everton is in average home form currently.
• Crystal Palace is also in average away form.
• Cautious approach might be expected given the history of draws and close encounters.

Match Forecast

• Everton will likely exploit Crystal Palace’s weakness against through ball attacks.
• Crystal Palace will target Everton’s weak defense against wing attacks.
• Both teams could struggle with finishing scoring chances, potentially resulting in fewer goals.
• Everton’s use of through balls and aerial duels might create significant scoring opportunities despite their poor finishing.
• Crystal Palace may pull off long shots successfully against Everton’s poor defense against such attempts.
• Everton’s vulnerability to counter-attacks may be exploited if Crystal Palace executes quick transitions.
• Wing attacks by Crystal Palace will be crucial as Everton struggles defensively in wide areas.
• Everton’s difficulty in protecting the lead can lead to a comeback by Crystal Palace if they fall behind.
• Crystal Palace’s strong ball-stealing ability could disrupt Everton’s play, especially given Everton’s weakness in maintaining possession.
• Both teams might avoid aggressive play, focusing instead on strategic setups and long balls.

Match Facts

• The most frequent scoreline in home games between Everton FC and Crystal Palace is 1-1, occurring four times.
• The most frequent overall result between Everton FC and Crystal Palace is 0-0, with seven matches ending this way.
• In their last 15 home matches against Crystal Palace, Everton FC has won 8 times, drawn 4 times, and lost 3 times, with a goal difference of 31-17 in favor of Everton FC.
• In their last 32 encounters, Everton FC has 14 wins, 12 draws, and 6 losses against Crystal Palace, with a goal difference of 47-32 in favor of Everton FC.
• Crystal Palace last won away against Everton FC in 2014.
• Last season’s encounters ended 1-1 (with Everton at home) and 2-3 (with Crystal Palace at home).
• Everton FC is currently on a four-match losing streak in the Premier League.
• Everton FC has lost their last three matches consecutively.
• Crystal Palace is unbeaten in their last four games.
• Everton FC has not lost at home to Crystal Palace in the last 10 meetings.
• Dominic Calvert-Lewin is Everton FC’s top scorer with 2 goals, while Jean-Philippe Mateta has also scored 2 times for Crystal Palace.
• Everton FC wins the first half in 26% of their matches, and Crystal Palace in 36%.
• The most recent meeting between the teams ended in a 1-1 draw.
• Everton FC wins 68% of their home matches when leading 1-0.
• Crystal Palace wins 70% of their away matches when leading 1-0.
• Everton FC has not managed to win any home matches when trailing 0-1.
• Crystal Palace has not managed to win any away matches when trailing 1-0.
• Crystal Palace has performed better than Everton FC in the Premier League this season.
• Crystal Palace’s recent form has been better than Everton FC’s in the last five matches.
• Everton FC is unbeaten in their last five games against Crystal Palace across all competitions.
• In the last five meetings, Everton FC has won 2 times, Crystal Palace has not won, and there have been 3 draws.
• Everton FC is unbeaten in their last five Premier League games against Crystal Palace.
• Crystal Palace has not won any of their last five Premier League games against Everton FC.
• On average, Everton FC scores 1 goal per game against Crystal Palace, while Crystal Palace scores 0.6 goals per game against Everton FC.
• The average number of goals in matches between Everton FC and Crystal Palace is 1.6.
• The average number of first-half goals in matches between Everton FC and Crystal Palace is 0.6.
• Both teams did not win their last Premier League match.
• On average, Everton FC scores 1.4 goals at home, whereas Crystal Palace scores 1.27 goals away.
• Everton FC has not won in their last four games.
• Everton FC has scored at least one goal in five consecutive matches.