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Crystal Palace vs Everton

Selhurst Park, London18 November 2017 at 15:00

Match Events

Crystal Palace
Everton
Kick Off
J. McArthur
1′
6′
L. Baines

Penalty

Luka Milivojević32′
W. Zaha

assist: J. Ward

35′
36′Oumar Niasse
44′Michael Keane
45+1′
O. Niasse

assist: G. Sigurðsson

Half Time
46′
A. LookmanT. Davies
46′
M. SchneiderlinD. Calvert-Lewin
Mamadou Sakho61′
63′Tom Davies
J. McArthurC. Benteke
75′
76′
A. LennonSandro Ramírez
Y. CabayeJ. Puncheon
85′
Full Time

Match Statistics

7Shots on Goal5
5Shots off Goal2
16Total Shots8
4Blocked Shots1
9Shots insidebox6
7Shots outsidebox2
9Fouls26
9Corner Kicks4
1Offsides1
68%Ball Possession32%
2Yellow Cards3
0Red Cards0
3Goalkeeper Saves5
539Total passes248
439Passes accurate159
81%Passes %64%

Lineups

Squad Ratings

The overall squad rating for Crystal Palace is —, compared to 6.93 for Everton. This metric is derived from each player's average match rating across all league appearances this season — anything above 7.00 is considered strong, while below 6.50 signals inconsistency. Crystal Palace's highest-rated starter is —, while Everton's best-rated player is J. Pickford (7.07).

Attacking Output

The starting XI of Crystal Palace have contributed 0 goals and 0 assists this season, led by —. Everton's starters account for 5 goals and 3 assists, spearheaded by M. Keane (3G). Goals reflect clinical finishing and chance creation, while assists highlight the ability to unlock defences through through-balls, crosses, and set pieces.

Defensive Solidity

Crystal Palace deploy 4 defenders rated — on average, against Everton's 4-man backline averaging 6.92. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.

Midfield Control

Crystal Palace field 4 midfielders averaging —, versus Everton's 3 rated 6.79. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.

Forward Threat

Crystal Palace start 2 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 3 for Everton averaging —. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.

Passing & Build-Up

Passing accuracy averages —% for Crystal Palace and 78% for Everton. Higher passing accuracy generally indicates a possession-based style with patient build-up through the thirds, while lower figures may suggest a more direct, counter-attacking approach with long balls and quick transitions.

Discipline

Crystal Palace's starters have collected 0 yellow cards this season, compared to 6 for Everton. Yellow cards reflect how aggressively a team presses and tackles — a high count may indicate a physical, high-pressing style but also risks suspensions and late free-kicks in dangerous areas.

Age & Experience

The average age of Crystal Palace's starting XI is — (youngest: —, oldest: —), while Everton average 33.0 (youngest: J. Pickford (31), oldest: I. Gueye (36)). Younger squads typically offer pace, energy, and pressing intensity, while experienced lineups bring composure, game management, and the ability to handle high-pressure moments.

Squad Depth

Crystal Palace's starters average 0 league appearances each, versus 31 for Everton. High appearance counts indicate an established, well-drilled unit that the manager trusts week in and week out. Lower figures may suggest rotation, injuries, or emerging players still earning their place in the team.

Crystal Palace4-4-24-3-3Everton
GKDEFMIDFWD
1Speroni12Sakho6Dann2Ward15Schlupp7Cabaye18McArthur10Townsend4Milivoj.11Zaha8Loftus-.1Pickford6Jagielka3Baines4Keane43Kenny12Lennon2Schneid.18Sigurðs.17Gueye19Niasse31Lookman

Substitutes

Coach: R. Hodgson

Substitutes

Coach: D. Unsworth

Crystal PalacePosition StrengthEverton
Avg Rating
6.93
Goalkeeper (1 v 1)7.07
0G 0A0G 0A
Defender (4 v 4)6.92
0G 0A3G 0A
Midfielder (4 v 3)6.79
0G 0A2G 3A
Crystal Palace4-4-2
1GoalkeeperJ. Speroni
12DefenderM. Sakho
6DefenderS. Dann
2DefenderJ. Ward
15DefenderJ. Schlupp
7MidfielderY. Cabaye
18MidfielderJ. McArthur
4MidfielderL. Milivojević
8MidfielderR. Loftus-Cheek
10ForwardA. Townsend
11ForwardW. Zaha
Everton4-3-3
1GoalkeeperJ. Pickford7.1
6DefenderP. Jagielka
3DefenderL. Baines
4DefenderM. Keane6.93G
43DefenderJ. Kenny
2MidfielderM. Schneiderlin
18MidfielderG. Sigurðsson
17MidfielderI. Gueye6.82G3A
12ForwardA. Lennon
19ForwardO. Niasse
31ForwardA. Lookman

Match Summary

Crystal Palace and Everton drew 2:2. The match was played in Premier League 2017. Goals were scored by J. McArthur 1′, L. Baines 6′ (pen.), W. Zaha 35′, O. Niasse 45′. 5 yellow cards were shown. Crystal Palace had 68% possession while Everton held 32%. Crystal Palace had 16 shots (7 on target) compared to 8 (5 on target) for Everton. Crystal Palace made 2 substitutions, Everton made 3.

Rivalry since 2013

Crystal Palace vs Everton Head to Head Results

28 stretnutí
Crystal Palace
4
wins
Drawn
11
Everton
13
wins
Total goals
68 · 2.4/match
Both scored
16/28 · 57%
Over 2.5
14/28 · 50%

Recent Form

Crystal Palace

DWLWLD

Everton

DDLLDW

Match Prediction

Crystal Palace

10%

Home win

 

45%

Draw

Everton

45%

Away win

Model advice

Double chance : draw or Everton

50%Form50%
40%Attack60%
55%Defence45%
25%Head-to-head75%

Betting Odds & Historical Data

Opening pre-match odds recorded for this fixture at the time it was played. These are historical figures for analytical reference only and do not reflect any current market.

Historical data only — not for betting

This data is sourced from football-data.co.uk and covers historical match results and pre-match odds. These figures do not represent current or live odds and cannot be used for placing bets. Betting is not possible on this website. Provided for analytical and research purposes only.

Head-to-Head Record

Everton dominates

Historical results between these two teams — showing who has dominated this fixture and whether the current odds reflect that pattern.

Crystal Palace1wins
2draws10 meetings
Everton7wins

Goals in This Fixture

How many goals these two teams typically produce when they meet, based on their historical encounters.

3.1

Average goals per game

80%

Games with 3+ goals

80%

Both teams scored

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (20%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (41%) — the odds may underestimate Everton.

Market Summary

Margin: 3.0%

Implied win probabilities calculated from pre-match odds across multiple sources. A higher percentage means the market considered that outcome more likely. Compare these against your own assessment to spot potential value.

Implied Probability

Home 41.9%Draw 30.8%Away 30.3%

Odds Range

1X2
Min2.373.203.20
Max2.403.303.40
Market favourite:Crystal Palace · Slight favourite

Market Consensus

Professional markets (sharp bookmakers) reflect sharp money and are harder to beat. Public markets are softer. When the two disagree significantly (highlighted in amber), it may indicate a mispriced line worth investigating.

1X2
Professional market41.4%29.7%28.9%
Public market40.6%29.9%29.5%

Crystal Palace vs Everton — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Draw
Result vs. Market: Crystal Palace (42%)

Result differed from market prediction

Match Statistics

Actual in-game statistics recorded for this match. Shots on target is a strong indicator of attacking pressure and correlates well with expected goals.

Crystal PalaceHalf-time:22Everton
16Shots8
7Shots on target5

Head-to-Head History

Historical results between these two teams. Bold odds show which outcome was backed by the market — compare against the actual result to assess predictability of this fixture over time.

DateHomeScoreAwayAvg. odds
05/10/25Everton2–1Crystal Palace2.52/3.25/2.98
15/02/25Crystal Palace1–2Everton1.81/3.40/4.92
28/09/24Everton2–1Crystal Palace2.74/3.35/2.64
19/02/24Everton1–1Crystal Palace1.70/3.66/5.17
11/11/23Crystal Palace2–3Everton2.43/3.20/3.03
22/04/23Crystal Palace0–0Everton2.10/3.23/3.79
22/10/22Everton3–0Crystal Palace2.60/3.20/2.91
19/05/22Everton3–2Crystal Palace1.94/3.39/4.26
12/12/21Crystal Palace3–1Everton2.28/3.21/3.41
26/09/20Crystal Palace1–2Everton3.72/3.31/2.12

Home Record / Away Record

Aggregated season statistics from all available historical data. Use these to assess each team's overall form, scoring frequency, and tendency for high-scoring matches.

Home Record: Crystal Palace

W 182D 159L 267
Over 2.547
Goals scored683

Away Record: Everton

W 448D 357L 454
Over 2.546
Goals scored1598

Data: football-data.co.uk

Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 11 May 2026