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Everton vs Crystal Palace

Goodison Park, Liverpool21 October 2018 at 16:00

Match Events

Everton
Crystal Palace
Kick Off
Idrissa Gueye29′
Half Time
51′Luka Milivojević
BernardC. Tosun
67′
Séamus Coleman80′
André GomesD. Calvert-Lewin
82′
T. WalcottA. Lookman
82′
D. Calvert-Lewin

assist: A. Lookman

87′
89′
J. McArthurC. Wickham
C. Tosun

assist: M. Keane

89′
Full Time

Match Statistics

4Shots on Goal3
9Shots off Goal4
20Total Shots7
7Blocked Shots0
10Shots insidebox4
10Shots outsidebox3
13Fouls17
10Corner Kicks5
1Offsides0
59%Ball Possession41%
2Yellow Cards1
0Red Cards0
4Goalkeeper Saves2
510Total passes350
424Passes accurate254
83%Passes %73%

Lineups

Squad Ratings

The overall squad rating for Everton is 6.84, compared to — for Crystal Palace. 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. Everton's highest-rated starter is J. Pickford (7.07), while Crystal Palace's best-rated player is —.

Attacking Output

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

Defensive Solidity

Everton deploy 4 defenders rated 6.76 on average, against Crystal Palace's 4-man backline averaging —. 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

Everton field 5 midfielders averaging 6.79, versus Crystal Palace's 4 rated —. 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

Everton start 1 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 2 for Crystal Palace 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 83% for Everton and —% for Crystal Palace. 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

Everton's starters have collected 6 yellow cards this season, compared to 0 for Crystal Palace. 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 Everton's starting XI is 34.0 (youngest: J. Pickford (31), oldest: S. Coleman (37)), while Crystal Palace average — (youngest: —, oldest: —). 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

Everton's starters average 24 league appearances each, versus 0 for Crystal Palace. 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.

Everton4-2-3-14-4-2Crystal Palace
GKDEFMIDFWD
1Pickford23Coleman12Digne5Zouma4Keane10Sigurðs.17Gueye20Bernard8Gomes11Walcott30Richarl.13Henness.12Sakho5Tomkins3Aanholt15Schlupp29Wan-Bis.18McArthur8Kouyaté10Townsend4Milivoj.11Zaha

Substitutes

Coach: Marco Silva

Substitutes

Coach: R. Hodgson

EvertonPosition StrengthCrystal Palace
6.84
Avg Rating
7.07Goalkeeper (1 v 1)
0G 0A0G 0A
6.76Defender (4 v 4)
3G 0A0G 0A
6.79Midfielder (5 v 4)
2G 3A0G 0A
Everton4-2-3-1
1GoalkeeperJ. Pickford7.1
23DefenderS. Coleman6.6
12DefenderL. Digne
5DefenderK. Zouma
4DefenderM. Keane6.93G
10MidfielderG. Sigurðsson
17MidfielderI. Gueye6.82G3A
20MidfielderBernard
8MidfielderAndré Gomes
11MidfielderT. Walcott
30ForwardRicharlison
Crystal Palace4-4-2
13GoalkeeperW. Hennessey
12DefenderM. Sakho
5DefenderJ. Tomkins
3DefenderP. van Aanholt
29DefenderA. Wan-Bissaka
15MidfielderJ. Schlupp
18MidfielderJ. McArthur
8MidfielderC. Kouyaté
4MidfielderL. Milivojević
10ForwardA. Townsend
11ForwardW. Zaha

Match Summary

Everton defeated Crystal Palace 2:0. The match was played in Premier League 2018. Goals were scored by D. Calvert-Lewin 87′, C. Tosun 89′. 3 yellow cards were shown. Everton had 59% possession while Crystal Palace held 41%. Everton had 20 shots (4 on target) compared to 7 (3 on target) for Crystal Palace. Everton made 3 substitutions, Crystal Palace made 1.

Rivalry since 2013

Everton vs Crystal Palace Head to Head Results

28 stretnutí
Everton
12
wins
Drawn
12
Crystal Palace
4
wins
Total goals
70 · 2.5/match
Both scored
17/28 · 61%
Over 2.5
15/28 · 54%

Recent Form

Everton

DDLLDW

Crystal Palace

DWLWLD

Match Prediction

Everton

45%

Home win

 

45%

Draw

Crystal Palace

10%

Away win

Model advice

Double chance : Everton or draw

64%Form36%
78%Attack22%
42%Defence58%
75%Head-to-head25%

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.

Everton7wins
2draws10 meetings
Crystal Palace1wins

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 (80%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (52%) — the odds may underestimate Everton.

Market Summary

Margin: 3.2%

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 53.5%Draw 27.9%Away 21.8%

Odds Range

1X2
Min1.853.504.33
Max1.883.674.75
Market favourite:Everton · Moderate 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 market52.2%26.7%21.1%
Public market52.5%27.0%20.5%

Everton vs Crystal Palace — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Everton
Result vs. Market: Everton (53%)

Result matched 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.

EvertonHalf-time:00Crystal Palace
20Shots7
4Shots on target3

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: Everton

W 448D 357L 454
Over 2.546
Goals scored1598

Away Record: Crystal Palace

W 182D 159L 267
Over 2.547
Goals scored683

Data: football-data.co.uk

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

API data: 11 May 2026