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Everton host Crystal Palace at Hill Dickinson Stadium on 22 August 2026, in what shapes up as a competitive early-season Premier League clash. David Moyes returns to familiar territory managing the Toffees, while Pierre Sage brings a different tactical philosophy to Selhurst Park’s travelling side. What makes this fixture particularly interesting is that the last four head-to-head meetings between these two clubs all ended with both teams scoring, suggesting neither defence can fully shut the other out.
Crystal Palace’s Eberechi Eze has been one of the more dynamic presences in midfield across recent matches, capable of both carrying the ball and delivering in the final third. For Everton, Dominic Calvert-Lewin remains the focal point in attack, and his aerial ability against a Palace backline that conceded twice to Freiburg recently makes him one to watch.
A hot stat worth flagging: Crystal Palace scored five goals in a single match against Famalicao in their recent pre-season run, showing they can be devastating when they click going forward.
| 🏆 Tournament: | English Premier League 2026/27 |
| 🏟 Venue: | Hill Dickinson Stadium, Liverpool |
| 🗓️ Date: | 22.08.2026 |
| ⏰ Time: | 16:00 CEST |
Everton vs Crystal Palace Prediction
The bookmakers make Everton slight favourites at home, and that is understandable given the venue advantage. Everton’s home support at Hill Dickinson Stadium typically generates pressure, and Moyes tends to set up disciplined, hard-to-beat sides. Crystal Palace, though, arrive with better recent form, winning four of their last seven matches across all competitions compared to Everton’s two wins from six.
We predict Both Teams to Score as the strongest value play here. All four of the most recent head-to-head meetings saw both sides find the net, and neither team has looked particularly airtight defensively in their latest outings. Everton conceded to Lille, Stuttgart, and Stoke City in recent matches. Palace shipped goals against Freiburg and Lens. Both attacks have shown enough quality to punish the other.
Everton’s style under Moyes tends to be physical and direct, which often generates fouls in dangerous areas. Palace under Sage play a more possession-based game with quick transitions, which can draw fouls in the middle third and create set-piece opportunities. Expect a match with a moderate foul count and a few yellow cards as both teams compete for midfield control early on.
| 🔥Hot Tip: | Both Teams to Score – Yes |
| ⚽Total Goals: | Over 2.5 |
| 💥Both Teams To Score: | Yes |
| 🎯Total Corners: | Over 9.5 |
Team Analysis
Everton’s recent run has been inconsistent. They picked up wins against Newcastle (3-1) and Hamburger SV (2-1), but also lost to Stuttgart (1-3) and Stoke City (0-1), the latter being a result that will frustrate Moyes given Stoke’s modest ranking. The draw against Lille (1-1) shows they can compete against stronger European opposition but struggle to maintain that level consistently. Across their last 27 matches this year, they have won just eight, a 30% win rate that suggests real structural problems with their consistency.
Their most recent match was that 1-1 draw with Lille, where they showed enough going forward to score but lacked the defensive organisation to hold a lead.
Crystal Palace have been more active in pre-season, playing seven matches in the last 30 days and winning four. Their 5-4 win over Famalicao was chaotic but showed attacking intent, and the 3-1 victory over Al Ula added confidence. The 0-2 defeat to Freiburg and 0-3 loss to Lens are the concerning results, both against organised European sides that pressed them high. Sage’s side can be exposed when opponents press aggressively and deny them time on the ball.
Their most recent match, the 0-2 defeat to Freiburg, is the one to focus on. Palace created little and were second best throughout, which raises questions about their readiness for a competitive Premier League opener.
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The head-to-head record tells a clear story. In the last four meetings, the scorelines read 2-2, 2-1, 2-1, and 2-1, with Everton taking three of those four results. Both teams scored in every single one of those matches. That pattern is hard to ignore and strongly supports the Both Teams to Score market.
Pre-game Odds and Win Probability: Everton the Favourite
- Moneyline Everton 2.17 | Crystal Palace 3.34
- Draw 3.38
The odds around Everton at roughly 2.17 reflect their home advantage and the bookmakers’ 44% implied probability. To be honest, those odds feel a touch short given how inconsistently Everton have performed over the last few months. Crystal Palace at around 3.34 represents decent value if you believe they can translate their pre-season attacking output into a competitive match. The draw at 3.38 to 3.52 is priced fairly given neither side has shown the kind of dominant form that rules it out. We lean toward the goals markets rather than the outright winner here, with BTTS offering the clearest value based on recent history between these clubs.
Possible Starting Lineups
Everton Possible Starting Eleven
- GK: Jordan Pickford
- DF: Seamus Coleman, James Tarkowski, Michael Keane, Vitaliy Mykolenko
- MF: Idrissa Gueye, Abdoulaye Doucoure, Jack Harrison, Dwight McNeil
- MF: James Garner
- FW: Dominic Calvert-Lewin
Moyes will almost certainly set up in a 4-2-3-1, the formation Everton have relied on in their last five matches. Pickford remains the first-choice goalkeeper. The double pivot of Gueye and Doucoure provides defensive cover while Garner and McNeil are expected to create from wide areas. Calvert-Lewin leads the line and his physical presence in the air makes him the most direct threat from set pieces and crosses.
Crystal Palace Possible Starting Eleven
- GK: Dean Henderson
- DF: Nathaniel Clyne, Marc Guehi, Joachim Andersen, Tyrick Mitchell
- MF: Jefferson Lerma, Will Hughes, Eberechi Eze, Michael Olise
- MF: Adam Wharton
- FW: Jean-Philippe Mateta
Sage is expected to mirror Everton’s 4-2-3-1 shape. Henderson starts in goal with Guehi and Andersen forming a reliable centre-back partnership. Eze is the creative engine in this side and will look to find pockets of space between Everton’s lines. Olise on the right brings pace and direct dribbling. Mateta leads the attack and his link-up play with Eze is one of Palace’s most effective combinations going forward.
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Crystal Palace. Source: Official Facebook. Edited photo
The Verdict
This is a match where the process matters more than the result. Everton’s home record gives them an edge, and Moyes will set up to be hard to break down, but their defensive record in recent weeks has been far from convincing. Crystal Palace have the attacking tools to score, as their pre-season numbers show, and their head-to-head record against Everton confirms they almost always find a way to the net at this fixture.
We predict a 2-1 Everton win, with both teams scoring. The Toffees take three points at home, but Palace make them work for it. The Both Teams to Score market is our strongest recommendation, backed by four straight head-to-head meetings with the same outcome and the current defensive vulnerabilities on both sides.
