Everton host Crystal Palace at Hill Dickinson Stadium in what promises to be a tightly contested Premier League encounter.
Palace arrive in hot form, unbeaten in the league and boasting the meanest defence, while Everton look to extend their impressive head-to-head record over the Eagles. With kick-off set for Sunday at 2:00 PM, both sides will be eyeing a pivotal result to shape their early-season ambitions.
Best Bets & Predictions
Based on defensive records, recent form, and head-to-head trends, here are our top betting recommendations for this match. We’re particularly confident in backing a low-scoring encounter given Palace’s defensive strength and Everton’s struggles in attack.
| Our Prediction | Odds & Bookmaker | Confidence | Why We’re Backing It |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 2.5 Goals | 4/6 @ Bet365 (60.0%) | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Crystal Palace have conceded just 0.5 per game this season whilst Everton lack cutting edge (28.2% shot accuracy). The Toffees have scored seven goals in six games but have drawn blanks against Leeds and Aston Villa. Crystal Palace have found the net eight times but conceded just three and all indications are that this will be a low-scoring affair. |
| Crystal Palace Draw No Bet | 1/1 @ Bet365 (50.0%) | ⭐⭐⭐ | The value seems to be in backing Crystal Palace – Draw no bet thanks to the Eagles unbeaten run, which stretches back to April. They enter this game off the back of a victory over Liverpool and sit third in the table after an incredible start to the season. Everton have performed pretty well themselves but losses against Leeds and Liverpool have left them with eight points from a possible 18. |
Our approach: Start with Under 2.5 Goals as the anchor, then add Palace Draw No Bet for accumulator potential.
Odds correct at the time of writing. Please gamble responsibly.
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Everton vs Crystal Palace match odds
How both teams go into Everton vs Crystal Palace
Everton bounced back from a loss on the opening day of the season to go three games unbeaten, including victories over Brighton and Wolves. They’ve failed to pick up a win since those results though, with inconsistency blighting their campaign. Draws against Aston Villa and West Ham were punctuated by a loss against Liverpool but Everton will be targeting a positive result at the Hill Dickinson Stadium, where they’ve yet to experience a loss.
Crystal Palace have had an extraordinary start to their Premier League campaign, with the Eagles yet to taste defeat. In fact, their unbeaten run stretches all the way back to April reaching 18 games. It’s been the stuff of dreams for Palace fans, who also made their European debut this week and they won’t want it to end. Avoiding a loss again would see the Eagles beat their record for games without a loss, something they will be desperate to achieve.
Season Form & Standings
2025/26 season to date. Crystal Palace are flying high in 3rd place (12 points from 6), unbeaten and boasting the league’s tightest defence (3 conceded, 3 clean sheets). Everton sit 9th with 8 points, their record mixed but steady. Palace’s rise has been powered by defensive solidity and efficient finishing, while Everton’s inconsistency has seen them alternate wins and setbacks.
| Team | Pos | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crystal Palace | 3 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 3 | +5 | 12 |
| Everton | 9 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 6 | +1 | 8 |
Everton team news
Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall will miss this tie after picking up a controversial suspension, whilst Jarrad Branthwaite is still likely to miss a couple more weeks of action. There is better news for Merlin Rohl, though, who is expected to be available for selection, once again.
Crystal Palace team news
Crystal Palace have three players missing for the trip to Everton, with Cheick Doucoure, Chadi Riad and Caleb Kporha all being ruled out with injury.
Head-to-Head
Everton have historically dominated this fixture, winning 11 of the last 20 meetings, with Palace managing just 2 victories and 7 draws. However, recent Palace improvements could shift the balance.
Last 5 Meetings
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| 15/02/25 | Crystal Palace 1-2 Everton | Premier League |
| 28/09/24 | Everton 2-1 Crystal Palace | Premier League |
| 19/02/24 | Everton 1-1 Crystal Palace | Premier League |
| 17/01/24 | Everton 1-0 Crystal Palace | FA Cup |
| 04/01/24 | Crystal Palace 0-0 Everton | FA Cup |
Conclusion
Will Crystal Palace’s new-found defensive grit overcome Everton’s historical dominance? With Palace unbeaten and keeping things tight, the value lies in a low-scoring game and the in-form visitors avoiding defeat. Our top pick is Under 2.5 Goals at 4/6 with Bet365 (60.0%)—a strong play given recent trends and team strengths.
Odds correct at the time of writing. Please gamble responsibly.