Crystal Palace vs Everton
Match recap
Crystal Palace and Everton drew 2–2 in their Premier League fixture. Sarr and Mateta scored for Crystal Palace; Tarkowski and Beto replied for Everton. Expected-goals data put the chance balance at 2.66 for Crystal Palace versus 1.44 for Everton. Crystal Palace sit 15th in the Premier League table while Everton are 13th.
Analysis
Crystal Palace host Everton in what promises to be a balanced Premier League clash. Both teams have their strengths and weaknesses, setting the stage for a competitive encounter.
Crystal Palace sit 15th with 43 points, while Everton are 10th with 48 points. Historically, Everton have dominated this fixture with 11 wins out of 20 meetings, but recent form and injuries could level the playing field.
Crystal Palace face challenges with key attackers Mateta and Sarr sidelined, limiting their scoring options. Everton, meanwhile, boast a better goal difference and have scored in their last five matches, showing attacking momentum. The midfield creativity for Palace might be hampered by the questionable fitness of top assister Adam Wharton. Defensively, Palace's backline is weakened by injuries, which Everton's attackers could exploit. Notably, Everton's striker Jørgen Strand Larsen has a strong away scoring record, increasing his threat at Selhurst Park.
Prediction
Given the balanced nature of the teams and the factors at play, a 1-1 draw is the most probable outcome. The first half is expected to be cagey with a 0-0 scoreline, progressing to a shared spoils scenario by full time. Expect around four cards as tempers flare in this competitive fixture.
Outcome probability
Key Insights
Key attackers missing for Crystal Palace
Mateta and Sarr injured, reducing scoring options and forcing reliance on secondary attackers.
Everton's consistent scoring streak
Everton has scored in last 5 matches, showing attacking momentum despite defensive vulnerabilities.
Midfield creativity affected by injuries
Crystal Palace's top assister Wharton is questionable, potentially limiting creative supply to forwards.
Defensive solidity concerns for Crystal Palace
Multiple defensive injuries weaken Palace's backline, possibly exploited by Everton's attackers.
Striker Larsen's strong away scoring record
Larsen scores more frequently away, aligning with this away fixture and boosting scoring chances.
Key Takeaways
Both teams will be eager to secure points, but with injuries and form considerations, a draw seems the fairest result. Fans can anticipate a hard-fought match with moments of quality from key players like Larsen and Wharton.
- In 20 meetings, Crystal Palace won 2, Everton 11, with 7 draws.
- Head-to-head matches average 2.6 total goals.
- Crystal Palace are ranked 15th with 43 points from 34 games.
- Everton are ranked 10th with 48 points from 35 games.
- Everton have a better goal difference (+6) than Crystal Palace (-6).
- Crystal Palace's key attackers Mateta and Sarr are injured.
- Everton striker Jørgen Strand Larsen has a strong away scoring record.
- Adam Wharton's fitness is questionable, potentially limiting Palace's creativity.
Player Insights
Standout players Fipster expects to impact the match — curated highlights, not full squad lists
Home — Crystal Palace
Away — Everton
Form as the teams went into this match — excludes this result and anything since.
Team Comparison
Season shape — attack, defence, form, clean sheets & win rate
Home vs Away comparison
Goal difference in each of the last few fixtures — above the line is a net win, below is a net loss
Season comparison
Goals scored & conceded, goal difference and clean sheets across the season
Halftime Performance
What each side does once the whistle goes for half time
Streaks
Recent-form runs — each side’s most-recent game meets in the middle
Head to Head
Tarkowski
Garner
Yellow Card
Sarr
Mykolenko
Yellow Card
Beto
Assist: Tarkowski
Strand Larsen
Beto
Mateta
Johnson
Röhl
Dewsbury-Hall
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Arsenal | 38 | 26 | 7 | 5 | +44 | 85 |
| 12 |  Newcastle | 38 | 14 | 7 | 17 | -2 | 49 |
| 13 |  Everton | 38 | 13 | 10 | 15 | -3 | 49 |
| 14 |  Leeds | 38 | 11 | 14 | 13 | -7 | 47 |
| 15 |  Crystal Palace | 38 | 11 | 12 | 15 | -10 | 45 |
| 16 |  Nottingham Forest | 38 | 11 | 11 | 16 | -3 | 44 |
Match Statistics
Crystal Palace
3-4-2-1Starting XI
- 1D. HendersonG
- 2D. MuñozM
- 3T. MitchellM
- 5M. LacroixD
- 7I. SarrF
- 11B. JohnsonF
- 18D. KamadaM
- 20A. WhartonM
- 22J. Strand LarsenF
- 23J. CanvotD
- 26C. RichardsD
Substitutes
- 8J. LermaM
- 10Yeremy PinoM
- 14J. MatetaF
- 17N. ClyneD
- 19W. HughesM
- 34C. RiadD
- 44W. BenítezG
- 55J. DevennyM
- 59Rio CardinesM
Everton
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 1J. PickfordG
- 5M. KeaneD
- 6J. TarkowskiD
- 9BetoF
- 10I. NdiayeM
- 15J. O'BrienD
- 16V. MykolenkoD
- 22K. Dewsbury-HallM
- 34M. RöhlM
- 37J. GarnerM
- 42T. IroegbunamM
Substitutes
- 2N. PattersonD
- 7D. McNeilF
- 11T. BarryF
- 12M. TraversG
- 19Tyrique GeorgeF
- 20T. DiblingM
- 23S. ColemanD
- 24C. AlcarazM
- 45H. ArmstrongM
Crystal Palace
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Muñoz | M | 97 | 8.2 | — | — | — | — | 4 | — |
| Ismaïla Sarr | F | 97 | 7.7 | 1 | — | 3 | 3 | 1 | — |
| Adam Wharton | M | 97 | 7.5 | — | — | 2 | — | 2 | 0/1 |
| Daichi Kamada | M | 97 | 7.5 | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | 1/1 |
| Chris Richards | D | 97 | 7.3 | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — |
| Maxence Lacroix | D | 97 | 7.0 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — |
| Tyrick Mitchell | M | 97 | 6.9 | — | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | — |
| Brennan Johnson | F | 80 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 0/2 |
| Jaydee Canvot | D | 97 | 6.6 | — | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1/1 |
| Jørgen Strand Larsen | F | 65 | 6.3 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 0/1 |
| Dean Henderson(C) | G | 97 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Substitutes | |||||||||
| Justin Devenny | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Chadi Riad | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Will Hughes | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yéremy Pino | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Nathaniel Clyne | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Rio Cardines | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Walter Benítez | G | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Jean Philippe Mateta | F | 32 | 7.3 | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | — | 0/1 |
| Jefferson Lerma | M | 17 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Everton
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Pickford | G | 97 | 8.5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| James Tarkowski(C) | D | 97 | 8.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — |
| Beto | F | 70 | 7.3 | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | — | 2/2 |
| Tim Iroegbunam | M | 97 | 7.0 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 2/4 |
| James Garner | M | 97 | 6.9 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 3 | — |
| Michael Keane | D | 97 | 6.7 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 0/1 |
| Vitaliy Mykolenko | D | 97 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall | M | 94 | 6.3 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1/5 |
| Merlin Röhl | M | 80 | 6.2 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 0/1 |
| Jake O'Brien | D | 97 | 6.2 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| Iliman Ndiaye | M | 97 | 6.2 | — | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | 7/10 |
| Substitutes | |||||||||
| Harrison Armstrong | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Carlos Alcaraz | M | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Tyler Dibling | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Séamus Coleman | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Mark Travers | G | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Dwight McNeil | F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Nathan Patterson | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Tyrique George | F | 17 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2/3 |
| Thierno Barry | F | 27 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1/1 |