Everton vs Crystal Palace prediction: teams form analysis, possible lineups on August 22, 2026
English Premier League
In the Matchday 1 of the English Premier League, Everton and Crystal Palace will face off on August 22, 2026. The home side will be aiming to win this encounter.
Everton vs Crystal Palace: Team News and Expert Analysis
The Liverpool-based club had a decent previous season. For some time, they were even considered contenders for European competitions, but ultimately finished with 49 points. As a result, having lost out to Newcastle on additional metrics, the team ended up in thirteenth place.
The London side started well in the previous championship (including a win over Liverpool, and adding the Super Cup to the FA Cup!), but eventually slipped, finishing with 45 points in fifteenth place. However, they clearly focused on the Conference League — and won it. This earned the English side not only a new trophy, but also a ticket to a more prestigious tournament: the Europa League. There, however, they will have to start with a new coach: Glasner, as previously announced, did not extend his contract. He was replaced by Pierre Sage.
Dewsbury-Hall and company remained typically modest — averaging 1.24 goals per match scored, while Pickford conceded 1.32 per match. The European trophy winners scored an average of 1.08 goals domestically, conceding a third more — 1.34.
Previous matches: Everton vs Crystal Palace
The Liverpool side has not lost since the spring of 2022 and have won three of their last four meetings.
The hosts have more chances, but the visitors are clearly aiming for success as well. We expect an exciting "total over 2.5 goals" (odds – 1.92).
Everton vs Crystal Palace: Key Stats and Trends
- Everton have won two of their last four matches
- Crystal Palace have won twice in their last three games
Everton vs Crystal Palace: Possible Starting Lineups
Everton usually play with a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (probable lineup): Pickford – Mykolenko, Keane, Tarkowski, O'Brien – Iroegbunam, Garner – Dewsbury-Hall, Ndiaye, Rel – Barry. Nørgaard will not be able to play.
Crystal Palace usually play with a 1-3-4-3 formation (probable lineup): Henderson – Riad, Lacroix, Kanwo – Mitchell, Kamada, Wharton, Muñoz – Pino, Solanke, Sarr.
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