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Everton vs Crystal Palace: Match Preview and Prediction
Everton vs Crystal Palace: In two FA Cup matches between Everton and Palace last month, we witnessed just one goal. Crystal Palace comes to Goodison having just suffered four straight road losses. In their last five Premier League home games, Everton has only suffered one loss while playing against Newcastle, Chelsea, Manchester City, Villa, and Spurs.
The stakes will be high at Goodison on Monday night for Everton’s six-point match against Crystal Palace. After losing to Manchester City, the hosts remain in the red zone. They are five points behind 15th-place Crystal Palace and one behind Luton Town in the safe zone. Crystal Palace lost at Goodison and entered the relegation race.
Everton has lost its last seven league games. In last weekend’s away match against the reigning champions, they held out for over 70 minutes, but Erling Haaland’s late braces at Etihad Stadium proved to be the difference. Sean Dyche’s team conceded two goals for the second straight game.
Crystal Palace has struggled with injuries in recent months. They’re lacking three key players. Injured Marc Guehi, Michael Olise, and Eberechi Eze are out. Roy Hodgson must compensate. He has struggled to find answers in recent weeks as the Eagles have lost four of their past five games in all competitions.
Everton vs Crystal Palace: Betting Analysis
These teams met twice in the FA Cup third round at the start of the year. Everton advanced after a 1-0 replay win at Goodison. Last November, Everton won the reverse league game at Selhurst Park 3-2 on the road. Only one of their five H2H matchups had both teams score.
Everton have scored nothing in four of their previous five Premier League games. Palace’s defense has struggled without Marc Guehi. Brighton and Chelsea defeated the visitors by seven goals. On Monday, expect a close game with few chances. Both managers realize the match’s importance. Finally, last month’s FA Cup third-round showdown between these rivals only witnessed one goal in two legs. Under 2.5 goals, the FT at 1.70 odds is our main bet.
Seven league games without a win for Everton. They’ve drawn three of their last four Premier League games. Crystal Palace’s recent matches, especially away, have been poor. The Eagles lost four straight away games in all competitions. Everton winning a crucial relegation match at 1.66 odds is another option.
Everton vs Crystal Palace: Head-to-Head
Who will win the match between Everton and Crystal Palace?
Everton will likely get several shots on goal and make them count when all criteria are considered. Crystal Palace will also struggle to score, but we think they may convert at least once. Everton should win 3-1 by the time the referee blows the final whistle.
Our Prediction: Over 1.5 Goals
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What are the best odds for the game?
Looking at the odds for this game in the 90-minute outcome market, you can get 1.72 if you bet on Everton to win, 3.78 if you bet on a draw, and 5.3 if you bet on Crystal Palace to win. These are the best deals that are currently on offer.
