Everton vs Crystal Palace: Predictions, Betting odds, Lineups, Preview

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• Everton vs Crystal Palace

• Date: Sunday, 05 October 2025

• Kick-off: 14:00 BST

• Venue: Hill Dickinson Stadium

Match Prediction: Everton 2-1 Crystal Palace

Everton's recent form suggests a team capable of grinding out results, with two wins and two draws in their last five league matches. They've shown resilience, particularly in their victories against Brighton and Wolves, which could be crucial against a Crystal Palace side that has been inconsistent on the road. 

Everton's ability to score in most of their recent games indicates they might find the net against Palace, who have conceded in three of their last five outings.

Crystal Palace, on the other hand, have been strong at home, securing two wins and a draw in their last three home games. Their victories over Liverpool and West Ham demonstrate their potential to challenge top teams, but their away form has been less convincing.

This match could be closely contested, with Palace's attacking threat from players like Mateta and Sarr likely to test Everton's defence. Still, the Eagles’ away record might hinder their chances of securing a win.

Everton have shown a mix of resilience and attacking prowess in their recent league matches, with two wins, two draws, and one loss in their last five games. Their home form has been particularly strong, with a victory against Brighton, suggesting they could be confident going into this match against Crystal Palace. 

The draws against West Ham and Aston Villa indicate a team that can hold its own against tough opposition, which could be vital in this upcoming game.

• Draw: 1-1 vs West Ham United (H)

• Loss: 1-2 vs Liverpool (A)

• Draw: 0-0 vs Aston Villa (H)

• Win: 3-2 vs Wolverhampton Wanderers (A)

• Win: 2-0 vs Brighton & Hove Albion (H)

Crystal Palace have had a solid run of form, with three wins and two draws in their last five league matches. Their home victories against Liverpool highlight their capability to perform against strong teams, which could give them confidence going into this match. 

Their away form has been decent of late, having won their last two away games, which might affect their performance at Everton.

• Win: 2-1 vs Liverpool (H)

• Win: 2-1 vs West Ham United (A)

• Draw: 0-0 vs Sunderland (H)

• Win: 3-0 vs Aston Villa (A)

• Draw: 1-1 vs Nottingham Forest (H)

The head-to-head record between Everton and Crystal Palace reveals a competitive rivalry. However, Everton has won three of the last five Premier League encounters. 

The most recent match saw Everton triumph 2-1 away at Crystal Palace, while their home game last season ended in a 2-1 victory for Everton. This suggests that Everton has had the upper hand in recent meetings, which could give them a psychological edge going into this match.

• Crystal Palace 1-2 Everton (15 Feb 2025)

• Everton 2-1 Crystal Palace (28 Sep 2024)

• Everton 1-1 Crystal Palace (19 Feb 2024)

• Crystal Palace 2-3 Everton (11 Nov 2023)

• Crystal Palace 0-0 Everton (22 Apr 2023)

• Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall (Suspended) - Out

• Merlin Röhl (Hip) - Doubt

• Jarrad Branthwaite (Hamstring) - Doubt

• Cheick Doucouré (Knee) - Out

• Chadi Riad (Knee) - Out

• Caleb Kporha (Back) - Doubt

• Predicted lineup: Pickford, O’Brien, Keane, Tarkowski, Mykolenko, Gueye, Garner, Ndiaye, Alcaraz, Grealish, Beto

Everton's predicted lineup suggests a balanced approach, featuring a strong defensive core and creative midfield options. The inclusion of Garner and Gueye in midfield could provide the necessary stability and dynamism to control the game's tempo.

• Predicted lineup: Henderson, Richards, Lacroix, Guehi, Muñoz, Wharton, Kamada, Mitchell, Sarr, Pino, Mateta

Crystal Palace's predicted lineup indicates a focus on attacking play, with Sarr and Mateta likely to lead the charge. The presence of Wharton in midfield could be key to maintaining possession and launching attacks.

• Beto vs Lacroix: This duel will see Everton's lone striker trying to outmanoeuvre Crystal Palace's solid defender Lacroix.

• Gueye vs Wharton: The battle in the midfield between Everton's Gueye and Crystal Palace's Wharton could be crucial in determining which team controls the game's flow.

• Grealish(Everton): The City loanee will look to use his skill and guile to create scoring opportunities for his teammates.

• Kamada (Crystal Palace): Kamada's creativity and goal-scoring threat from midfield make him a vital player for Crystal Palace, capable of unlocking Everton's defence.

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