7M - Premier League Preview: Crystal Palace vs Everton - Prediction, Team News, Lineups

Palace look to break historic winless streak against the Toffees at home

Crystal Palace welcome Everton to Selhurst Park on Sunday, looking to rectify a dismal historical record that has seen them win only once in their last 22 Premier League encounters with the Merseyside club. Under Oliver Glasner, the Eagles have shown flashes of tactical brilliance but have struggled for consistency since the announcement of Glasner's impending departure. Recent defensive lapses, where the team conceded three goals in consecutive matches, remain a significant concern for the home support. Despite being safe from relegation, Palace are desperate for a positive result to restore confidence and end their long-standing hoodoo against an Everton side that has consistently found ways to frustrate them at Selhurst Park.

Everton aim to maintain momentum following spirited draw against Man City

Everton travel to London in high spirits after a thrilling 3-3 draw against Manchester City on Monday, a result that showcased their offensive threat despite defensive vulnerabilities. While the draw likely ended their faint hopes of a European spot, David Moyes' side remains a formidable opponent on the road, having secured seven away wins this season. The Toffees have avoided defeat in their last eight trips to Selhurst Park, and their recent head-to-head dominance—winning the last three league meetings—provides them with a significant psychological advantage. With striker Thierno Barry in peak form after netting twice in his last outing, Everton will be confident of exploiting Palace's recent defensive frailties to secure another away victory.

Injury updates and significant roster shifts

Both squads are managing several late-season absences. Crystal Palace will be without Cheick Doucoure and Eddie Nketiah, though Daichi Kamada and Jean-Philippe Mateta remain available to lead the attack. Defender Borna Sosa and Evann Guessand are also major doubts, potentially forcing Glasner into defensive reshuffles. Everton face their own challenges, with Jarrad Branthwaite and Jack Grealish ruled out for the remainder of the season. Idrissa Gueye remains a 75% doubt, meaning more responsibility will fall on James Garner and the creative trio of Iliman Ndiaye, Dwight McNeil, and Beto to provide the offensive spark.

Deep dive into predicted lineups and tactical strategy

Crystal Palace Predicted XI (3-4-3): Henderson; Riad, Lerma, Richards; Munoz, Kamada, Wharton, Devenny; Johnson, Larsen, Pino.

Everton Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Pickford; O'Brien, Tarkowski, Keane, Mykolenko; Garner, Gueye; Ndiaye, Dewsbury-Hall, Alcaraz; Barry.

Tactically, the match is expected to be a battle of attrition. Crystal Palace will look to dominate possession and utilize the goal-scoring instincts of Mateta, who has been their most reliable source of goals. Everton, conversely, are expected to utilize a more direct approach, relying on Barry's physicality and the set-piece delivery of James Garner to pressure the Palace backline.

Statistical prediction and scoreline outlook

Market data and historical trends lean slightly in favor of the visitors, though a draw remains a highly plausible outcome given both teams' current mid-table standings. Data models suggest a 38% probability for an Everton win, with a "Both Teams to Score" (BTTS) outcome priced with high confidence at 57%. Given that Everton have seen over 2.5 goals in eight of their last 10 outings and Palace have scored in their last two home games, a closely contested 1-2 away win or a score draw is the most likely result predicted by analysts.

Predicted Score: 1-1 or 1-2