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Everton vs Crystal Palace Match Summary
Competition | Premier League |
|---|---|
Match Date | Saturday 22 August 2026 |
Match Time | 15:00 UK time |
Venue (City, Stadium) | Hill Dickinson Stadium |
The new Premier League season kicks off with Everton hosting Crystal Palace at the Hill Dickinson Stadium, two sides who both finished 13th last term looking for a brighter start this time.
Everton, under David Moyes, settle into their second season at the Hill Dickinson Stadium after a summer of five new signings, desperate to shake off a run of opening-day misery that has become a genuine problem.
Crystal Palace arrive as Europa Conference League holders but with change in the dugout, Pierre Sage taking charge for his Premier League bow following Oliver Glasner's exit for Nottingham Forest.
History points firmly Everton's way here. The Toffees are undefeated in their last 12 home matches against Crystal Palace in all competitions, and Palace have never won any of the previous six meetings.
Everton vs Crystal Palace Form
Everton limped over the line in 2025/26, finishing 13th on 49 points after failing to win any of their final seven matches. That poor finish cost them a European push. Moyes has spent to freshen things up, but the Toffees have failed to win their last seven in the Premier League, so momentum is short.
Crystal Palace also finished 13th, four points behind Everton, yet lifted the Europa Conference League in May, a genuine high point. Domestically it has been rocky, though: they too have failed to win their last seven in the Premier League, have conceded at least two goals in each of their last six, and are winless in their last nine league meetings with Everton.
Everton vs Crystal Palace Lineups & Team News
Injuries & Suspensions
Everton: Tim Iroegbunam (Injured/out), James Garner (Injured/doubtful), Christian Nørgaard (Injured/doubtful)
Crystal Palace: Dean Henderson (Injured/doubtful)
Everton
Tim Iroegbunam misses out with an abductor injury and could still leave before the window shuts. James Garner is battling a groin problem, while summer signing Christian Nørgaard is doubtful with a knock. That leaves an inexperienced engine room, with Harrison Armstrong likely to line up alongside debutant Hayden Hackney. Brennan Johnson could face his former club after arriving last week.
Crystal Palace
Dean Henderson is doubtful after hobbling off in the final pre-season friendly against Freiburg, with Walter Benitez ready to step in if the England goalkeeper misses out. Daniel Muñoz may settle for the bench after just 18 minutes in pre-season, while Jean-Philippe Mateta has not played since the summer tournament, so Jørgen Strand Larsen is likely to lead the line.
Everton vs Crystal Palace Predicted Lineup
Everton
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Predicted Starting Lineup: Pickford; O'Brien, Tarkowski, Branthwaite, Mykolenko; Armstrong, Hackney; Röhl, Dewsbury-Hall, Ndiaye; Beto
Crystal Palace
Formation: 3-4-3
Predicted Starting Lineup: Henderson; Richards, Riad, Canvot; Mingueza, Wharton, Kamada, Mitchell; Larsen, Sarr, McNeil
Everton vs Crystal Palace Key Stats & Match Facts
Everton are undefeated in their last 12 home matches against Crystal Palace in all competitions.
Everton have scored 2+ goals in 4 out of 4 matches against Crystal Palace in the Premier League.
Everton have failed to win their last seven Premier League matches, and Crystal Palace have done the same.
Crystal Palace have conceded at least two goals in each of their last six Premier League matches.
Everton play their home matches at the Hill Dickinson Stadium after moving in ahead of last season.
Everton vs Crystal Palace Prediction & Best Bets
Our prediction: This has the look of a cagey opener between two sides low on form and confidence. Everton are marginal favourites at home, priced 5/4 with AK Bets, and the head-to-head record backs them, but with a total of around 2.49 goals projected we make this a tight 1-1 draw. Everton vs Crystal Palace prediction: honours even.
Best Bets
Selection: Under 2.5 Goals. The projected total sits right on 2.49 goals, and with a 54.54% probability behind the Under, this lines up neatly with a scrappy, cautious opening-weekend fixture where neither side wants to lose.
Everton vs Crystal Palace Bet Builder
Our three-leg Everton vs Crystal Palace bet builder leans on the head-to-head history: Over 1.5 total home goals, plus Beto and Jean-Philippe Mateta to score anytime.
Over 1.5 total home goals looks solid given Everton have scored 2+ goals in all four of their last four Premier League meetings with Palace.
Beto to score anytime makes sense: he has found the net in two of his last three outings against Crystal Palace and is set to lead the Everton line.
Jean-Philippe Mateta rounds it off, having scored in two of his last three appearances against Everton, offering firepower for the visitors even if he starts on the bench.
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Everton vs Crystal Palace Talking Points
Two clubs at a crossroads meet here. Moyes wants top-half stability for Everton after a 13th-place finish, but his opening-day record is a worry, with four straight first-match defeats without scoring. Palace, meanwhile, hand a Premier League debut to Pierre Sage, who was appointed this month, and face an unforgiving early run with a trip to Everton followed straight away by hosting Manchester City. The Eagles' winless streak in this fixture, combined with Everton's fortress-like home record against them, adds real edge, even if both sides are searching for their first win.
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