Two relegation rivals square up on Merseyside, as Everton take on Crystal Palace. The Toffees have been whacked by a 10-point deduction this season and as a result find themselves immersed in a basement battle. Crystal Palace meanwhile have been dealing with plenty of off-field problems this week and whilst they aren’t the favourites for the drop with many EPL betting apps, they still have work to do to stay up.
Everton vs Crystal Palace Best Odds
Proverbial relegation six-pointers are always tough to call, and the atmosphere should be bouncing here at Goodison Park.
| Everton – 8/11 (-138) | Draw – 14/5 (+280) | Crystal Palace – 9/2 (+450) |
| Over – 23/20 (+115) | 2.5 Goals | Under – 3/4 (-133) |
| Yes – 21/20 (+105) | BTTS | No – 4/5 (-125) |
Everton vs Crystal Palace Analysis
The stakes in this one simply could not be higher, and both Everton and Crystal Palace are amongst the favourites to be relegated with punters and EPL betting sites.
Everton
Despite having to battle a 10-point deduction, Everton continue to plug away in the Premier League under the pragmatic Sean Dyche. The Toffees are one of the toughest sides in the division to beat, with 8 clean sheets to their name this term and they will want to keep things tight here. Goodison Park is a tough place to go, and it will be rocking for this Monday Night Football encounter.
Team news: Ben Godfrey and Abdoulaye Doucoure will miss out here for the blues.
Everton Predicted Lineup:
Jordan Pickford, Seamus Coleman, Jarrad Branthwaite, James Tarkowski, Vitaliy Mykolenko, Dwight McNeil, Jack Harrison, James Garner, Idrissa Gueye, Beto & Dominic Calvert-Lewin.
Crystal Palace
Speculation has surrounded Crystal Palace this week, with manager Roy Hodgson expected to be sacked, before falling ill at the training ground. The playing staff will need to step up in Hodgson’s absence and they have some serious work to do if they are to avoid the drop this term. They remain a long shot to go down with Premier League betting sites but something does need to change quickly for the Eagles.
Team news: Plenty of big names are set to miss out for Palace, with Marc Guehi, Michael Olise, Eberechi Eze and Joel Ward all on the sidelines.
Crystal Palace Predicted Lineup:
Dean Henderson, Daniel Munoz, Joachim Andersen, Tyrick Mitchell, Nathaniel Clyne, Will Hughes, Jefferson Lerma, Chris Richards, Jeffrey Schlupp, Adam Wharton & Jean-Philippe Mateta.
Everton vs Crystal Palace Stats and Trends
- Everton are unbeaten in their last 5 games against Crystal Palace, winning 3 and drawing 2.
- This will be the fourth meeting between the sides this season.
- Everton triumphed 3-2 in the reverse fixture in the Premier League, before overcoming Palace following a replay in the FA Cup.
- Palace last beat Everton back in March 2022, winning 4-2 in the FA Cup.
Everton vs Crystal Palace Prediction
Losing here is not really an option for either side, with the sharks circling in the relegation battle. Crystal Palace will be doing all they can to put in a performance here, following a tough week off the pitch but Everton are a tough side to beat at home and they should be bang up for this one under the lights.
Prediction: Everton to win the match – 8/11 (-138) – Rhino Bet.
Everton vs Crystal Palace – The Ultimate Bet
Everton to win & Under 2.5 goals – 7/4 (+175) – Fitzdares
Sean Dyche’s sides are always tough to break down and with confidence building in this Everton camp, they should have enough to overcome Crystal Palace at home here.
