Crystal Palace vs. Everton: Prediction, Team News & Lineups | Feb 15, 2025

Everton will be aiming to build on their dramatic 2-2 Merseyside derby draw against Liverpool when they travel to face Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park on Saturday, February 15, 2025, at 17:30 GMT. The Toffees are unbeaten in four league matches under David Moyes, while Palace continue to fight for a top-half finish under Oliver Glasner.

Interesting Fact:

Everton have gone unbeaten in their last eight meetings with Crystal Palace, winning four and drawing four.

Team Analysis

Crystal Palace

Crystal Palace have turned a corner under Oliver Glasner, winning five of their last six matches in all competitions. However, home form remains a concern, with only two victories at Selhurst Park this season.

Their recent defensive solidity—keeping five clean sheets in their last six matches—has been a key factor in their resurgence. But against an Everton side brimming with confidence, Palace will need to be at their very best.

Current Form:

• Last 5 matches: 4 wins, 1 loss
• Last match: 2-0 win vs Doncaster Rovers (A) – FA Cup

Key Players:

• Jean-Philippe Mateta – Has scored six goals in his last five league matches.
• Eberechi Eze – A creative spark who will be vital in breaking Everton’s defense.
• Marc Guehi – Key defender for Palace, crucial in maintaining their recent clean sheet run.

Injuries/Suspensions:

• Out: Chadi Riad (knee), Cheick Doucoure (knee)
• Doubtful: Eberechi Eze (foot), Ismaila Sarr (illness), Eddie Nketiah (ankle)

Home Form:

• Played: 12
• Wins: 2
• Draws: 5
• Losses: 5
• Clean Sheets: 4

Everton

Everton are enjoying a resurgence under David Moyes, with 10 points from a possible 15 since his return. The Toffees have been impressive defensively, restricting Liverpool to their lowest xG of the season in their 2-2 draw on Wednesday.

Despite their struggles away from home in recent seasons, Everton did win their last trip to London against Brighton and will be hopeful of securing back-to-back away wins for the first time since November 2023.

Current Form:

• Last 5 matches: 3 wins, 2 draws
• Last match: 2-2 draw vs Liverpool (H)

Key Players:

• Beto – Scored in the Merseyside derby and has four goals in the league this season.
• James Tarkowski – Scored a dramatic 98th-minute equalizer against Liverpool.
• Jack Harrison – Likely to replace the injured Iliman Ndiaye in the starting lineup.

Injuries/Suspensions:

• Out: Iliman Ndiaye (injury), Abdoulaye Doucoure (suspended)
• Doubtful: None

Away Form:

• Played: 12
• Wins: 3
• Draws: 5
• Losses: 4
• Clean Sheets: 3

Head-to-Head and Past Encounters

Everton have a dominant record over Crystal Palace in recent seasons, going unbeaten in their last eight meetings.

Last 3 Meetings:

✅ Everton 2-1 Crystal Palace – Oct 2024, Premier League
🤝 Crystal Palace 1-1 Everton – May 2024, FA Cup
✅ Everton 3-0 Crystal Palace – Mar 2024, FA Cup

Key Stats:

• Everton have lost just one of their last 20 Premier League matches against Crystal Palace.
• Crystal Palace have won only two home games in the league this season.
• Everton’s Beto has scored in back-to-back league matches for the first time.

Prediction

⚽ Goal.mu/Mauri.bet predicts: Crystal Palace 1-1 Everton

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This fixture has seen plenty of close encounters in recent seasons, and with both teams in decent form, another draw looks likely.

Betting Tips

📌 Both Teams to Score: Yes

• Everton and Crystal Palace have both scored in their last three league meetings.

📌 Over/Under 2.5 Goals: Under 2.5 Goals

• Five of the last six encounters between these sides have seen under 2.5 goals.

📌 Anytime Goalscorer: Jean-Philippe Mateta

• The Palace striker has six goals in his last five league matches.

📌 Half-Time Result: Draw (0-0)

• Palace have seen under 1.5 first-half goals in four of their last five matches.

Possible Lineups

Crystal Palace (3-4-3):

Henderson; Richards, Lacroix, Guehi; Munoz, Wharton, Lerma, Mitchell; Sarr, Mateta, Eze

Everton (4-5-1):

Pickford; O’Brien, Tarkowski, Branthwaite, Mykolenko; Lindstrom, Gueye, Garner, Alcaraz, Harrison; Beto

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