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Everton

22 Aug 2026 15:00

Crystal Palace

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Everton to win 2.10

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Everton vs Crystal Palace Predictions, Picks & Odds – 22/08/2026

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1X: Double Chance Everton or Draw

2.10 on Betfred · Confidence Medium

Odds recorded on 24 Aug 2026 at 12:40 · Odds are subject to change

Everton vs Crystal Palace Preview

Everton begin a new era at the Hill Dickinson Stadium, and David Moyes will want to mark the occasion with a positive result. The Toffees finished sixth last term but closed the campaign with a patchy run, collecting just one win from their final five league outings. James Garner and Timothy Iroegbunam are sidelined through injury, while Jarrad Branthwaite is pushing for inclusion after recovering from hamstring surgery. Thierno Barry is hungry to stake his claim as the primary striker.

Crystal Palace arrive on Merseyside under new management, with Pierre Sage taking charge of his first competitive fixture. The Frenchman has openly admitted his squad is not yet ready, citing disrupted pre-seasons and the challenge of embedding fresh tactical ideas at pace. Palace ended last season in thirteenth after a difficult spell of four defeats in five matches. Former Everton winger Dwight McNeil could feature against his old club following a summer swap deal involving Brennan Johnson.

Everton's head-to-head record against Palace is compelling, with three victories in the last five Premier League meetings, including consecutive wins earlier in 2025. The Toffees sit sixth after last season's run-in, and the emotional charge of a first competitive match at their new home should not be underestimated. Palace, by contrast, closed the previous campaign poorly, winning just once in their final five outings.

Pierre Sage has openly admitted his squad is "not ready to play" given the disruption of a new coaching staff, staggered returns from the World Cup, and limited pre-season preparation. That candid assessment, combined with Palace's away form of only one win in five, tilts the balance firmly towards the hosts. Everton's absentees, Garner and Iroegbunam, are manageable losses with Merlin Rohl primed for a bigger role.

The double chance, home or draw, represents the strongest value here, underpinned by the home win price at 2.10 and the draw at 3.60. Everton's historic dominance in this fixture, their superior league position, and Palace's transitional state all point towards the Toffees avoiding defeat on opening day. Under 2.5 goals at 1.91 also merits consideration given the early-season rustiness both sides carry.

Trends to Know about Everton vs Crystal Palace

• Everton won 3 of last 5 meetings
• Palace boss Sage admits team unready
• Everton unbeaten in recent home H2H

A 4-2-3-1 against a 3-4-3 sets up an intriguing tactical contest at Goodison Park on the opening weekend. Everton's double pivot will be tested by Palace's wing-backs pushing high, while Iliman Ndiaye operating behind Thierno Barry offers the home side genuine creativity in the channels.

For Crystal Palace, the three-at-the-back structure leans on Jørgen Strand Larsen to hold the line and bring others into play, with Ismaïla Sarr and Eddie Nketiah providing width and pace to stretch Everton's defence on the counter. Both lineups carry probable rather than confirmed status, so late adjustments remain possible before kickoff.

How to Watch Everton vs Crystal Palace Match?

What time is Everton vs Crystal Palace?

Kickoff at the Hill Dickinson Stadium is scheduled for 15:00 local time on Saturday, 22 August 2026.

Where is Everton vs Crystal Palace being played?

This fixture takes place at the Hill Dickinson Stadium, Everton's new home ground in Liverpool.

How Can I Watch Everton vs Crystal Palace on TV and Live Stream?

This match will be broadcast live on TNT Sports in the United Kingdom.