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The 2026/27 Premier League season kicks off at the Hill Dickinson Stadium on August 22, where Everton host Crystal Palace in a fixture loaded with narrative. Priced at 2.26, the Toffees christen their new home ground after 131 years at Goodison Park, while Pierre Sage takes charge of Palace for the first time competitively.
Projected final score: 1-1
Everton's H2H record gives them a clear edge, winning three of the last five Premier League meetings against Palace including back-to-back 2-1 victories in 2025. However, with both Garner and Iroegbunam absent and Palace's Pierre Sage openly admitting his side is underprepared, 3.52 reflects the mutual fragility entering this opener.
Both sides arrive in poor form, with Everton posting LDDWL and Palace LLDWL across their last five outings. Defensive solidity is undermined by key absences on both ends, but neither attack looks sharp enough to dominate, pointing toward a low-scoring affair where 1.96 suits the cautious, disjointed football expected on opening day.
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Match Analysis
Everton open their Premier League campaign at the historic Hill Dickinson Stadium as clear home favourites at 2.26, backed by a dominant recent H2H record and the emotional charge of a landmark debut at their new ground.
- 3 wins in last 5 Premier League meetings vs Crystal Palace, including back-to-back 2-1 victories in 2025.
- Hill Dickinson Stadium debut provides significant crowd energy; landmark occasions historically boost home sides.
- 9 goals scored across the last 5 H2H fixtures, showing consistent attacking output against this opponent.
- Crystal Palace manager Pierre Sage publicly admitted his side is 'not ready to play' after a disrupted pre-season.
Crystal Palace arrive at 3.48 as co-priced outsiders facing a chaotic start: new manager Pierre Sage is navigating a disrupted pre-season, key absentees, and players returning at different stages after the World Cup.
- Adam Wharton absent (ankle) and Rob Holding suspended, stripping Palace of core defensive structure.
- Cheick Doucoure doubtful on fitness, further depleting an already thin and unsettled midfield unit.
- Sage's managerial debut brings untested tactical cohesion against an Everton side with clear H2H superiority.
Key point: With both squads disrupted by injuries and World Cup fatigue, a low-scoring affair is plausible; the draw at 3.52 also offers value within a 1X coverage approach.
Statistics and Head-to-Head
Form & Statistics: Everton vs Crystal Palace
Everton
Recent form
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Crystal Palace
Recent form
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Everton vs Crystal Palace: Head-to-Head
Average statistics (recent meetings)
Probabilities & Odds: Everton vs Crystal Palace
Source : 1xBetMatch Information
Lineups: Everton vs Crystal Palace
Everton
Starters
- 1 Jordan Pickford
- 2 Jake O'Brien
- 3 James Tarkowski
- 4 Jarrad Branthwaite
- 5 Vitaliy Mykolenko
- 6 Christian Norgaard
- 7 Merlin Röhl
- 8 Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall
- 9 Iliman Ndiaye
- 10 Thierno Barry
Absent
- Hayden Hackney (injury)
- James Garner (groin surgery)
Crystal Palace
Starters
- 1 Dean Henderson
- 2 Chris Richards
- 3 Jaydee Canvot
- 4 Chadi Riad
- 5 Daniel Muñoz
- 6 Daichi Kamada
- 7 David Ozoh
- 8 Tyrick Mitchell
- 9 Ismaïla Sarr
- 10 Jørgen Strand Larsen
- 11 Eddie Nketiah
Absent
- Rob Holding (suspended)
- Adam Wharton (ankle/foot injury)
Medium confidence
A 4-2-3-1 against a 3-4-3 sets up an intriguing structural contest at Goodison Park on the opening weekend. Everton's double pivot anchors a compact mid-block, while Iliman Ndiaye operates in the hole with the freedom to link play and create behind Thierno Barry.
Crystal Palace's wing-backs will be central to stretching Everton's shape, with Jørgen Strand Larsen tasked with leading the line in what is a notably reshuffled Palace XI, adjusted around current injury concerns. Both lineups carry a probable tag from credible sources, so minor changes before kickoff remain possible.
Final thoughts on the predictions for Everton vs Crystal Palace
Everton's dominant head-to-head record, home advantage at their brand new stadium, and Crystal Palace's transitional state under Pierre Sage all point toward the Toffees avoiding defeat. The visitors' manager has openly acknowledged his squad is not yet ready, which tilts this fixture firmly in Everton's favour. The 1X double chance, supported by the home win price at 2.26, represents the strongest play here. Questo articolo è a scopo informativo e non costituisce una raccomandazione di gioco.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the main prediction for Everton vs Crystal Palace?
The pick is 1X (Home or Draw), backed at 2.26 for the outright home win, with Everton's dominant head-to-head record, three wins in the last five Premier League meetings against Palace, standing as the single most decisive factor on an emotionally charged opening day at the Hill Dickinson Stadium.
What is the highest odd for Everton to win?
Everton's best home-win price sits at 2.26. For bettors wanting safer coverage, the double chance combining a home win or draw removes the draw risk entirely and is worth considering given Everton's structural midfield absences. It narrows the value but significantly boosts security on what could be a tight, cagey opener.
Will there be more or less than 2.5 goals in this match?
Both sides carry notable injury problems and Crystal Palace manager Pierre Sage has openly admitted his squad is underprepared, pointing strongly toward a low-scoring, cautious affair. Backing 1.96 makes sense here: Everton's last five Premier League matches produced a combined average well below three goals per game.
When and where is Everton vs Crystal Palace played?
Everton vs Crystal Palace kicks off on Saturday, 22 August 2026 at 15:00 BST (local UK time). The match is played at the Hill Dickinson Stadium, Everton's new home ground, marking the venue's first-ever competitive Premier League fixture.
Can Crystal Palace pull off an upset against Everton?
It is genuinely difficult to back Palace at 3.48, and for good reason. Adam Wharton and Rob Holding are both absent, Pierre Sage is making his managerial debut with a disrupted pre-season behind him, and Palace have lost three of their last five Premier League meetings with Everton. An upset is possible but far from likely.
Which alternative market offers the best value?
The Under 2.5 goals market at 1.96 offers the clearest alternative value. Palace's structural absences and Sage's own admission that the squad is not match-ready, combined with Everton's weakened double pivot, point toward a cautious, low-tempo contest where both sides prioritise defensive solidity over attacking ambition.
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