Everton prepare for a huge test as they host the only unbeaten side in the Premier League this season, with Crystal Palace coming to Hill Dickinson Stadium on Sunday.
The Toffees came crashing to the ground after a decent start to the Premier League season. David Moyes' side are winless in four games in all competitions. The early-season optimism vanished as they suffered a tame 2-0 loss to Wolves in the Carabao Cup. A Jarrod Bowen equaliser denied them another three points at home as they are yet to taste a defeat at their new home ground. Everton's same old problems of scoring goals and seeing out games are haunting them as neither Beto nor their new signing, Thierno Barry, are amongst the goals, with late individual mistakes costing them dearly.
As Everton prepares to square off against Crystal Palace, fans eagerly anticipate the tactical battles and player matchups. This excitement extends to the betting arena, where enthusiasts can analyze team performance and odds. By engaging in betting, you can boost your interest in the match with strategic wagers that capture the unfolding drama on the pitch.
Oliver Glasner and Crystal Palace are the hottest team in Europe right now, with their unbeaten streak of 18 being the highest in the top five leagues and twice as good as the team in second (Barcelona with 9). This time last year, they were rock bottom in the league without a win. Fast forward 365 days, and they slew Liverpool with an excellent performance. An early goal from Ismaila Sarr saw them grind out an incredibly disciplined defensive display. The Eagles could've pulled clear if not for their wasteful finishing. They flipped the script by scoring a late winner through Eddie Nketiah to stand as the only unbeaten team in the league. Glasner already has his name in Palace folklore by lifting two trophies. By avoiding defeat on Sunday, he could also lead them to their highest-ever unbeaten run, surpassing Bert Head's streak of 18 unbeaten in 1969.
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How to watch Everton vs Crystal Palace online - TV channels & live streams
The Everton vs Crystal Palace game will be aired on Sky Sports Premier League in the UK. The fans in the US can stream the game live on Peacock.
How to watch Everton vs Crystal Palace Worldwide
Here is how you could watch the game worldwide.
| Country/Region | Broadcaster |
|---|---|
| Canada | Fubo |
| UK | Sky Sports, Discovery+ |
| Australia | Stan Sport |
| India | Star Sports |
| MENA | beIN Sports |
| South America | ESPN / Disney+ |
| Africa | SuperSport |
How to watch anywhere with a VPN
If you are abroad, you may need to use a virtual private network (VPN) in order to watch games using your usual streaming service. A VPN, such as NordVPN, allows you to establish a secure connection online when streaming. If you are not sure which VPN to use, check out GOAL's guide to the best VPNs for streaming sports.
Everton vs Crystal Palace Key Matchups
Jack Grealish vs Daniel Munoz - Grealish revitalised himself on Merseyside with a lot of freedom under Moyes. He is roaming the entire pitch to create chances with ease. Grealish will collide head-on with Munoz, who will run down the right flank all game long. Despite a slow start, Munoz is reaching top form at the right time.
Iliman Ndiaye vs Tyrick Mitchell - Ndiaye is Everton's leading goal scorer with just two to his name. The Senegalese international is a tricky customer when it comes to dribbling, but his final third product often leaves one wanting more. Mitchell, with his new goalscoring touch, will be happy to lock Ndiaye down and move to the other side.
James Tarkowski vs Jean-Philippe Mateta - In a true clash of titans, two of the strongest and most physical players in the league go head-to-head against each other. Tarkowski's instincts to dive into tackles would be tested when Mateta constantly engages him in duels. Their battles during set pieces and close control play would provide ultimate drama.
Everton vs Crystal Palace Prediction
This is a game neither side wants to lose, but Palace would love to inflict Everton's first loss at their new stadium to avenge their nine-game winless streak against the Toffees. Crystal Palace will fancy their chances through their superior bench depth and get the result.
GOAL's Prediction: Everton 1-2 Crystal Palace
Everton vs Crystal Palace Odds
Everton holds the home ground advantage, and also their superior record against the Eagles made the bookmakers name them as favourites, pricing their win at 8/5. Crystal Palace still carry the underdog tag with their win priced at 19/10 and a draw priced at 12/5.
Everton vs Crystal Palace kick-off time
Hill Dickinson Stadium will host the game at 14:00 BST / 15:00 CET / 09:00 ET on Sunday, 5th October.
Everton vs Crystal Palace Team news & squads
Everton vs Crystal Palace lineups
4-2-3-1
Formation
3-4-2-1
CRYEVE-Line up
EVESubstitutes
Manager
D. Moyes
Injuries and Suspended players
Injuries and Suspensions
Injuries and Suspensions
Everton team news
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Moyes will be without the services of Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, who picked up a fifth yellow card in six games last weekend. This might prompt Moyes to deploy Grealish centrally and give a start to the energetic Tyler Dibling. Jarrad Branthwaite's return to full team training is not materialising anytime soon as the manager banks on his senior centre-back duo. The rest of the lineup might go unchanged.
Predicted Lineup: Pickford; O'Brien, Tarkowski, Keane, Mykolenko; Garner, Gueye; Dibling, Grealish, Ndiaye; Beto
Crystal Palace team news
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Glasner would be tempted to hand a start to Nketiah, the match-winner from the previous weekend. He might get a start ahead of the impressive Yeremy Pino, who is yet to register a goal or assist. Managing minutes would be on his mind with midweek fixtures becoming a regularity now. Cheikh Doucoure is the only senior absentee due to an injury.
Predicted Lineup: Henderson; Richards, Lacroix, Guehi; Munoz, Wharton, Kamada, Mitchell; Pino, Sarr; Mateta.
Form
EVE-Form
EVEEverton
1
-
1
West Ham
D
Wolverhampton Wanderers
2
-
0
Everton
L
Liverpool
2
-
1
Everton
L
Everton
0
-
0
Aston Villa
D
Wolverhampton Wanderers
2
-
3
Everton
W
- Goal Scored (Conceded)
- 5/7
- Games over 2.5 goals
- 2/5
- Both teams scored
- 3/5
CRY-Form
CRYDynamo Kyiv
0
-
2
Crystal Palace
W
Crystal Palace
2
-
1
Liverpool
W
West Ham
1
-
2
Crystal Palace
W
Crystal Palace
1
-
1
Millwall
W
Crystal Palace
0
-
0
Sunderland
D
- Goal Scored (Conceded)
- 7/3
- Games over 2.5 goals
- 2/5
- Both teams scored
- 3/5
Head-to-Head Record
EVELast 5 matches
CRY3
Wins
2
Draws
0
Wins
Crystal Palace
1
-
2
Everton
Everton
2
-
1
Crystal Palace
Everton
1
-
1
Crystal Palace
Everton
1
-
0
Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace
0
-
0
Everton
Goals scored
3- Games over 2.5 goals
- 2/5
- Both teams scored
- 3/5
The Last Meeting
Moyes was helping Everton survive in the league after a terrible start under the previous regime. His Everton side visited Selhurst Park to build on a positive draw in the Merseyside Derby. Beto opened the scoring before Mateta equalised for the hosts. Charly Alcaraz scored an 80th-minute winner to seal all three points for his side and even earn him a permanent move to the club.