Crystal Palace are unbeaten in 19 games, a new club record under Oliver Glasner, but the Eagles don’t want to break that streak against Everton of all teams. The head-to-head record speaks for itself: Palace have not won a single one of their last five encounters, most recently losing 2-1 away in February. On Sunday, two teams in different form will meet at the Hill Dickinson Stadium. The Toffees are in ninth place after six matchdays and have recently gained confidence with two wins from five games. Crystal Palace, on the other hand, are in fourth place with twelve points, level on points with Arsenal in third. While Everton drew 1-1 with West Ham on Monday, Palace continued their impressive run with a 2-0 win over Dynamo Kyiv in the Conference League on Wednesday. David Moyes’ team has dominated this fixture in recent years and will be looking to continue that run, but the Toffees will be without key players Jarrad Branthwaite and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall.
- Venue: Hill Dickinson Stadium, Liverpool
- Date and time: October 5, 2025, 3:00 p.m.
- Competition: Premier League (Matchday 7)
The main tip, “Both teams to score: Yes,” is justified by Everton’s defensive weaknesses without the injured Branthwaite and Palace’s strong offense led by Mateta, who recently received his first call-up to the French national team. The betting tip “1st half – draw” is based on Palace’s impressive defensive record before the break: no goals conceded in the first half of all five league games, while Everton often takes time to get into the game. Interestingly, the bookmaker’s odds of 3.3 for a draw offer attractive value, even though both teams have shared points in their recent encounters. Everton’s home advantage in their new stadium meets Palace’s record-breaking unbeaten run, making the game difficult to predict. The tip for an Everton win at odds of 2.5 takes into account Palace’s European Cup commitments just 72 hours before kick-off and important absences such as Doucouré, who normally stabilizes the defensive midfield.
Everton Form & Record Check
Everton’s current form paints a typical picture of a team in transition. With eight points from six Premier League games, David Moyes’ team is ninth in the table, level on points with Chelsea above and Brighton below. The 1-1 draw with West Ham four days ago was symptomatic of Everton’s current form. Keane’s early header from Garner’s cross showed their strength from set pieces, but Bowen’s late equalizer highlighted their vulnerability at the back. It is worth noting that this was the first goal conceded at the new Hill Dickinson Stadium, which at least underlines their home strength.
A look at their last five games paints a mixed picture: just one win, two draws, and two defeats. The 2-1 defeat in the derby against Liverpool and the early cup exit at Wolves were particularly bitter. The statistics show a remarkable consistency: in four out of five games, more than 1.5 goals were scored, while Everton conceded goals in 80% of their games. The biggest problem is their lack of attacking power. Only six goals in the first six league games is simply not enough, even though Grealish has already collected four assists. The dependence on set pieces is clear when you see that many of the most important scoring chances come from dead balls. Beto and Barry are still struggling to find their form, which prompted Moyes to give both of them a clear message.
David Moyes is likely to field his team in the tried-and-tested 4-2-3-1 formation. With Branthwaite, Patterson, and Röhl injured, the personnel options in defense are limited. Keane and Tarkowski are likely to form the center-back duo, while Coleman could occupy the right flank and Mykolenko the left. In central midfield, Dewsbury-Hall is unavailable after picking up yellow cards, which makes Garner and Gueye the likely double six. In attack, Grealish could play an important role after already providing four assists in seven games. Beto is likely to lead the line again, although Moyes recently made it clear that every attacker has to fight for his place.
Crystal Palace Form & Record Check
Crystal Palace are currently enjoying a remarkable run of form, characterized by exceptional consistency. With their 2-0 win over Dynamo Kyiv in the Conference League, the Londoners extended their unbeaten run to 19 games, setting a new club record. This winning streak began after a bitter 5-0 defeat at Newcastle in April and now spans five different competitions. Particularly impressive was the late 2-1 home win against Liverpool a week ago, when Nketiah scored the decisive goal in the 97th minute to inflict the league leaders’ first defeat of the season.
Palace currently sit fourth in the Premier League table with 12 points from six games. Only one point separates the team from Arsenal in third place, while Tottenham are also lurking just behind, only one point behind. What is striking is a certain sluggishness in the first half. In their last five games, Palace have always kept a clean sheet at half-time, while 80% of their goals have come after the break. This trend could indicate that Oliver Glasner’s team needs time to find its feet in games. Their success is largely based on a solid defense and the goal-scoring threat posed by Sarr and Mateta, the latter of whom recently received his first call-up to the French senior national team. With Will Hughes as the central linchpin in midfield, Glasner has a well-drilled core that has made this extraordinary run possible.
Crystal Palace are expected to line up in their usual 3-4-3 formation, as established by Oliver Glasner during this successful season. The predicted lineup could see Henderson in goal, protected by a back three of Richards, Lacroix, and Guéhi. The midfield combination will be interesting, as both Doucouré and Ahamada are ineligible to play in the Conference League. That should secure Wharton and Hughes’ places in central midfield, while Muñoz and Sosa could occupy the wide positions. Hughes recently had to be substituted with a bruised leg, but Glasner is hopeful that he will be fit to play. An exciting constellation could emerge in attack: Mateta, who has just received his first call-up to the French senior national team, is likely to start in the center. Alongside him, Kamada and new signing Yéremy Pino could provide the necessary creativity. Riad’s injury continues to be a significant loss in defense.
H2H Everton – Crystal Palace Head-to-head comparison & statistics
The recent record between Everton and Crystal Palace shows remarkable dominance by the Toffees. In the last five encounters, the Londoners have not won a single game, while Everton have won three and drawn two. Particularly striking is a series of three consecutive matches in January and February 2024, which clearly illustrates the balance of power. A goalless draw in the FA Cup was followed by a decisive replay, which Everton narrowly won 1-0. The subsequent league game ended 1-1.
Everton won the two most recent Premier League matches 2-1. In both September 2024 and February this year, the home side came out on top, with Crystal Palace coming up short on both occasions. In all five encounters, the first half was low-scoring, suggesting tactically-minded duels. Overall, these games rarely produce many goals, which could well play into the hands of both coaching staffs. For Palace, it will be a matter of finally scoring against Everton again.
