Crystal Palace vs Everton Predictions & AI Betting Tips

This Premier League fixture features two mid-table teams, Crystal Palace (15th) and Everton (10th), with little left to play for this season. This lack of high stakes often leads to less intense, more tactical encounters. Both sides enter the match in poor form, with neither securing a consistent run of positive results recently. Crystal Palace's primary issue has been their home performances, where they have won only 4 of 17 matches and have one of the league's weakest home attacks, averaging just 0.94 goals per game at Selhurst Park.

Aperçus de la saison

Données calculées à partir de tous les matchs de la saison

Crystal Palace

VS

Everton

16/37

Plus de 2,5 buts

18/37

13/37

Les deux équipes ont marqué

17/37

29/37

Moins de 3,5 buts

27/37

10/37

A marqué en premier

12/37

12/37

Clean sheet

11/37

12/37

N'a pas marqué

9/37

30/37

Moins de 4,5 cartons

30/37

2.1

Moy. cartons/match

2.1

Offensive inefficiency is a major theme for this matchup. Crystal Palace averages a meager 2.8 shots on target per game, while Everton is only slightly better at 2.9. This combined average of 5.7 shots on target per game is exceptionally low and points towards a contest with few clear-cut chances. Palace has failed to score in 41% of their home games, while Everton has been held scoreless in 29% of their away fixtures. The reverse fixture ended 2-1 to Everton, but given the current form and offensive struggles of both teams, a repeat of a three-goal game seems unlikely.

Everton's away record is respectable (7 wins, 4 draws, 6 losses), and they have been more resilient on the road than Palace has been at home. However, they are missing key defender Jarrad Branthwaite, which could impact their defensive stability. A notable statistical trend is Everton's tendency to be more active in the second half, where their average goals per game jumps from 1.03 to 1.49. A significant portion of their goals (32.5%) are scored after the 76th minute, a period where Palace also tends to concede. This sets up a dynamic where the game could open up late after a cagey start.

Considering the low shot volumes, poor home scoring record of Palace, and the balanced nature of two out-of-form teams, a low-scoring affair is the most probable outcome. A draw is a very strong possibility, given Palace's league-high 8 draws at home. Betting markets related to a lack of goals, particularly in the first half, and low offensive output (shots on target) appear to hold the most statistical value. The potential for a more open second half also presents an interesting value opportunity.