Everton vs Crystal Palace
Everton secure solid win over Palace
Dewsbury-Hall and Barry strike to give Everton a comfortable victory.
Everton claimed a 2-0 victory against Crystal Palace in the Premier League, with K. Dewsbury-Hall opening the scoring just before half-time and T. Barry doubling the lead early in the second half. The home side controlled the match to secure a comfortable win. Fipster's prediction of a home win was on the money, though the actual scoreline was a bit more decisive than the narrow 1-0 forecast.
Analysis
The new Premier League season kicks off with Everton facing Crystal Palace in what promises to be a closely contested encounter. Both sides are eager to start their campaigns on a positive note, with Everton bolstered by the arrival of H. Hackney, aiming to make an early impact.
This fixture marks the first competitive match of the 2026-27 season for both Everton and Crystal Palace. Last season's standings saw Everton finish slightly higher than Crystal Palace, and both teams will be looking to build on their summer preparations. The Toffees have strengthened their squad with the signing of H. Hackney, adding fresh options as they seek to improve on last season's performance.
The prediction leans towards a narrow home win for Everton, with a 1-0 scoreline being the most probable outcome. The first half is expected to be cagey, ending goalless as both teams feel each other out. Everton's slightly better goal difference from last season suggests a marginal edge, while Crystal Palace will be looking to frustrate and counter. The forecast of four total cards indicates a moderately physical game, typical of early-season intensity.
Prediction
Expect a tight match with Everton clinching a 1-0 victory. The halftime scoreline is predicted to be 0-0, reflecting a cautious start before Everton find a breakthrough in the second half. The confidence level of 44% suggests a moderately certain outcome, favouring the home side to take all three points.
Outcome probability
Key Takeaways
As the Premier League season gets underway, Everton look set to start with a win against Crystal Palace. The Toffees' new signing and home advantage could prove decisive in a match where chances may be limited. Fans can anticipate a competitive fixture with a slim margin separating the sides.
- Everton finished 13th last season with 49 points from 38 games.
- Crystal Palace ended 15th with 45 points from 38 games.
- Everton have a better goal difference by 7 goals compared to Crystal Palace last season.
- H. Hackney is a notable summer signing for Everton ahead of the new campaign.
- The predicted halftime score is 0-0, indicating a tight first half.
- A total of 4 cards is expected, suggesting moderate disciplinary action.
- The most probable fulltime score is 1-0 in favour of Everton.
- Confidence in the home win prediction stands at 44%.
Player Insights
Standout players Fipster expects to impact the match — curated highlights, not full squad lists
Home — Everton
Away — Crystal Palace
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
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
Kamada
Yellow Card
Dewsbury-Hall
Assist: Armstrong
Barry
Assist: Ndiaye
Nketiah
Muñoz
McNeil
Mateta
Riad
Barry
Hackney
Tyrique George
Dewsbury-Hall
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Manchester City | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | +4 | 6 |
| 5 |  Newcastle | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | +2 | 4 |
| 6 |  Everton | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | +2 | 4 |
| 7 |  Leeds | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | +1 | 4 |
| 18 |  Coventry | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -4 | 0 |
| 19 |  Crystal Palace | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -5 | 0 |
| 20 |  Tottenham | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -5 | 0 |
Match Statistics
Everton
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 1J. PickfordG
- 4J. BranthwaiteD
- 6J. TarkowskiD
- 8K. Dewsbury-HallM
- 10I. NdiayeM
- 11T. BarryF
- 16V. MykolenkoD
- 19Tyrique GeorgeM
- 30H. HackneyM
- 34M. RöhlD
- 45H. ArmstrongM
Substitutes
- 2N. PattersonD
- 5M. KeaneD
- 9BetoF
- 12M. TraversG
- 15J. O'BrienD
- 20T. DiblingF
- 22B. JohnsonF
- 24C. AlcarazM
- 37J. GarnerM
Crystal Palace
3-4-2-1Starting XI
- 1D. HendersonG
- 2D. MuñozM
- 3T. MitchellM
- 4C. RiadD
- 6J. CanvotD
- 9E. NketiahF
- 11D. McNeilF
- 14J. MatetaF
- 18D. KamadaM
- 20A. WhartonM
- 26C. RichardsD
Substitutes
- 10Yeremy PinoM
- 17T. TomiyasuD
- 19W. HughesM
- 22J. Strand LarsenF
- 24B. SosaD
- 25A. KhalailiF
- 29E. GuessandF
- 30Óscar MinguezaD
- 44W. BenítezG
Everton
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall | M | 60 | 8.0 | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1/2 |
| Iliman Ndiaye | M | 60 | 7.6 | — | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1/1 |
| Jordan Pickford | G | 60 | 7.5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Thierno Barry | F | 60 | 7.3 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0/1 |
| Tyrique George | M | 60 | 7.2 | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | 3/4 |
| Merlin Röhl | D | 60 | 7.2 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| Hayden Hackney | M | 60 | 7.0 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 0/2 |
| Jarrad Branthwaite | D | 60 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Vitaliy Mykolenko | D | 60 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 0/2 |
| Harrison Armstrong | M | 60 | 6.7 | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 0/1 |
| James Tarkowski(C) | D | 60 | 6.6 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 0/1 |
| Substitutes | |||||||||
| Tyler Dibling | F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| James Garner | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Michael Keane | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Mark Travers | G | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Beto | F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Brennan Johnson | F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Nathan Patterson | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Carlos Alcaraz | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Jake O'Brien | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Crystal Palace
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eddie Nketiah | F | 55 | 7.0 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0/1 |
| Jaydee Canvot | D | 60 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Daichi Kamada | M | 60 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 0/1 |
| Dean Henderson(C) | G | 60 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Adam Wharton | M | 60 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1/1 |
| Chadi Riad | D | 60 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | 0/1 |
| Dwight McNeil | F | 60 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Tyrick Mitchell | M | 60 | 6.2 | — | — | — | — | — | 0/1 |
| Chris Richards | D | 60 | 6.2 | — | — | — | — | — | 1/1 |
| Jean-Philippe Mateta | F | 60 | 5.9 | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | — |
| Daniel Muñoz | M | 55 | 5.9 | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — |
| Substitutes | |||||||||
| Borna Sosa | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Will Hughes | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Evann Guessand | F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Jørgen Strand Larsen | F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Takehiro Tomiyasu | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Walter Benítez | G | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yéremy Pino | M | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Óscar Mingueza | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Anan Khalaili | F | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |