Everton vs Crystal Palace Prediction

Everton host Crystal Palace on 22 August in the opening round of the Premier League season at Goodison Park, with kickoff at 17:00 Moscow time. Both sides are targeting a breakthrough campaign, with the hosts eyeing European qualification. The fixture presents an intriguing tactical battle between a home side seeking to establish attacking rhythm and visitors known for measured away performances.

Form and Head-to-Head

Everton's recent home record shows three wins, three draws and four losses from their last ten matches, averaging 1.43 goals for and 1.25 against. Crystal Palace's away form is similarly cautious: four wins, two draws and four losses, with 1.40 goals scored and 1.62 conceded per game. The historical head-to-head between these sides has produced several low-scoring encounters, including three draws across their last six meetings. Palace's away performances are notably conservative—in nine of their last ten away matches, combined shot accuracy remained limited, with the visitors scoring no more than one goal in eight of those ten games.

Best Bet

Under 2.5 goals represents the primary selection. Crystal Palace's away-day pattern of restricted shooting and conservative attacking output aligns with Everton's home tendency toward controlled rather than expansive football. While Everton have registered over 1.5 goals in nine of their last ten matches across all competitions, results of 1-1, 2-0 or 0-2 all comfortably fit the under 2.5 framework. Palace's visiting record shows they rarely generate the volume of chances needed to turn matches into goal-heavy affairs. Available at 1Win 3.35, Mostbet 3.35, or Melbet 3.38.

Odds to Watch

The home win carries appeal at 1Win 2.14 or Mostbet 2.15, reflecting Everton's ground advantage and Palace's defensive approach on the road. The draw, historically common in this fixture, is priced at 1Win 3.35 or Mostbet 3.35. For those seeking alternative angles, the away win at 1Win 3.3 or Mostbet 3.31 offers value given Palace's proven ability to frustrate opponents away from home, though recent form suggests the hosts should edge this encounter.