Crystal Palace vs Everton: Premier League Match Preview, Predictions & Betting Tips

Crystal Palace host Everton at Selhurst Park in what promises to be an intriguing mid-table Premier League battle. Both sides are experiencing mixed form and will be desperate for points to move further away from the relegation zone.

• Fixture: Crystal Palace vs Wolves
• Date: Saturday, 15 February 2025
• Kick-off: 17:30 GMT
• Venue: Selhurst Park, London
  

• 2-0 vs Man Utd (A)
• 1-2 vs Brentford (H)
• 2-0 vs West Ham (A)
• 2-0 vs Leicester (A)
• 1-1 vs Chelsea (H)

Oliver Glasner's side have been strong defensively in recent weeks, keeping three clean sheets in their last four games. However, injuries are mounting, and squad depth may be an issue.

• 2-2 vs Liverpool (H)
• 4-0 vs Leicester (H)
• 1-0 vs Brighton (A)
• 3-2 vs Spurs (H)
• 0-1 vs Aston Villa (H)

David Moyes has revitalised Everton since his return, guiding them to three consecutive wins and one draw in their last four games. They have been defensively solid and have found goals from midfield, compensating for their striker injuries.

• Matheus França (Groin) – Out
• Cheick Doucouré (Knee) – Out
• Chadi Riad (Knee) – Out
• Joel Ward – Unavailable

Doucouré’s absence weakens Palace’s midfield, while França’s creativity will be missed.

• Seamus Coleman (Muscle) – Out
• Youssef Chermiti (Thigh) – Out
• Armando Broja (Ankle) – Out
• Dwight McNeil (Knee) – Out
• Dominic Calvert-Lewin (Hamstring) – Out
• Orel Mangala (Knee) – Out
• Iliman Ndiaye (Knee) - Out
• Abdoulaye Doucoure (Suspension) - Out

With Calvert-Lewin and Broja both injured, Beto will be Everton’s main attacking outlet.

• Goalkeeper: Dean Henderson
• Defenders: Maxence Lacroix, Marc Guéhi, Chris Richards
• Midfielders: Tyrick Mitchell, Daniel Muñoz, Jefferson Lerma, Will Hughes
• Forwards: Eberechi Eze, Jean-Philippe Mateta, Ismaïla Sarr

Glasner’s side will rely on Eze’s creativity, Mateta’s finishing, and their strong defensive setup.

• Goalkeeper: Jordan Pickford
• Defenders: Jake O’Brien, James Tarkowski, Jarrad Branthwaite, Vitalii Mykolenko
• Midfielders: Jack Harrison, Carlos Alcaraz, Idrissa Gueye, James Garner, Jesper Lindstrøm
• Striker: Beto

Everton’s midfield has been their driving force, with Harrison and Lindstrøm posing attacking threats.

• Strengths: Solid defensive structure, counter-attacking efficiency
• Weaknesses: Injuries to key players, reliance on individual brilliance

Palace will look to stay compact and hit Everton on the break, using Eze’s creativity and Sarr’s pace.

• Strengths: Organised defence, midfield pressing, set-piece efficiency
• Weaknesses: Lack of fit strikers, inconsistent away form

Moyes’ side will likely press high and try to control midfield battles while relying on Harrison and Beto to create attacking chances.

• Eberechi Eze vs Idrissa Gueye - Eze is Palace’s most dangerous playmaker and will need to break down Everton’s disciplined midfield, where Gueye will be tasked with disrupting his flow.
• Set-Piece Battle – James Tarkowski vs Marc Guéhi - Both centre-backs are aerial threats, and set-pieces could be crucial in a low-scoring game.
  

Expect a tight, tactical battle where both sides prioritise defensive solidity. Everton’s recent form gives them confidence, but Palace’s home advantage could play a factor.

Crystal Palace 1-1 Everton

Both teams have solid defences but lack firepower upfront, making a draw the most likely outcome.

David Moyes has won more games against Crystal Palace than any other Premier League manager.

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