Everton v Crystal Palace result
Team pages: Everton · Crystal Palace · Head-to-head
The model’s pre-match pick
Everton 2–0 Crystal Palace — Everton won this Premier League match. TACTIX’s pre-match model pick was Over 2.5 goals.
What xG said
xG said Crystal Palace: 2.23 to 1.45 in expected goals, from 11 shots to 16, ahead on xG from the second minute (per-shot expected goals for this match). The result went the other way.
The result
Everton beat Crystal Palace 2–0 at Hill Dickinson Stadium in the Premier League on Saturday 22 August.
The goals
Everton led 1–0 at half-time. The goals — Everton: Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall (42’, assisted by Harrison Armstrong) and Thierno Barry (53’, assisted by Iliman Ndiaye).
How it turned
Replaying TACTIX’s published pre-match model through the match’s two key moments (goals and red cards), the biggest swing came with Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall’s goal on 42 minutes.
Discipline
P. Tierney showed one yellow card — against 3.2 yellows a game across the last 13 matches refereed (this competition). The bookings — Crystal Palace: Daichi Kamada (30’).
What it changes
Everton are second (shared) after this result (one league match played). Everton have scored nine goals, the seventh-fewest (shared) of the 20 clubs (2026/27 so far, after 9 games). Everton have conceded nine goals, the fourth-fewest (shared) of the 20 clubs.
Crystal Palace are 18th (shared) after this result (one league match played). Crystal Palace have scored nine goals, the seventh-fewest (shared) of the 20 clubs (2026/27 so far, after 9 games). Crystal Palace have conceded 21 goals, the most of the 20 clubs.
Who stood out
By TACTIX Impact for this match, Iliman Ndiaye (Everton) 8.1, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall (Everton) 7.6 and Thierno Barry (Everton) 6.1 led the match.
Head-to-head
Everton are unbeaten in the last six meetings with Crystal Palace, every meeting checked.
What the model said
The model’s free pick, Over 2.5 goals, did not land — graded in the live track record, misses included.
Next up
Everton next host Coventry on 6 November 2026.
Crystal Palace next host Liverpool on 8 November 2026.
Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.
Next for Everton: Everton v Coventry, Friday 6 November — the preview. Next for Crystal Palace: Crystal Palace v Liverpool, Sunday 8 November — the preview.
The Numbers
- Result: Everton 2–0 Crystal Palace · Premier League
- Venue: Hill Dickinson Stadium · Liverpool
- Referee: P. Tierney
- Model coverage: 19 markets priced for this fixture
- Head-to-head (last 6): Everton 4 · draws 2 · Crystal Palace 0 · 2.67 goals/game
- Recent form: Everton 0W 2D 3L · Crystal Palace 1W 2D 2L
Everton 2–0 Crystal Palace (Premier League): this fixture is settled. TACTIX’s pre-match coverage ran across 19 markets, and every graded call — wins and losses — is in the live track record (as of 5 September 2026). See the live track record →
Key Stats
Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 27 May 2026. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
| Per game | Everton for / against | Line | Crystal Palace for / against |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals scored | 1.63 for · 1.88 against n 8 Last 5 | 2.5our book | 1.38 for · 1.75 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Corners won | 4.5 for · 5.38 against n 8 Last 5 | 9.5standard | 2.88 for · 7.25 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots | 11.5 for · 15.25 against n 8 Last 5 | 19.5standard | 11.25 for · 14.63 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots on target | 5 for · 4.25 against n 8 Last 5 | 8.5standard | 4.25 for · 4.13 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Fouls committed | 11.5 for · 8.5 against n 8 Last 5 | 21.5standard | 9.25 for · 10.5 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Cards shown | 2.38 for · 1.13 against n 8 Last 5 | 3.5standard | 1.5 for · 1.75 against n 8 Last 5 |
Referee: P. Tierney — 3.15 yellow cards a game, 0.15 red cards, 20.15 fouls over 13 matches.
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Match Statistics & Details
| Everton | Crystal Palace | |
|---|---|---|
| 42% | Possession | 58% |
| 1.12 | Expected goals (xG) | 1.96 |
| 16 | Shots | 11 |
| 5 | Shots on target | 4 |
| 4 | Shots off target | 4 |
| 7 | Blocked shots | 3 |
| 11 | Shots inside the box | 8 |
| 4 | Corners | 0 |
| 2 | Offsides | 0 |
| 5 | Fouls | 15 |
| 0 | Yellow cards | 1 |
| 0 | Red cards | 0 |
| 4 | Saves | 3 |
| 417 | Passes | 581 |
| 82% | Pass accuracy | 87% |
Everton Player Stats
| Player | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | KP | Tkl | Cards | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J. Pickford | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.4 |
| M. Röhl | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 7 |
| J. Tarkowski | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7.4 |
| Jarrad Branthwaite | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 7.8 |
| V. Mykolenko | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| H. Armstrong | 90 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 7.6 |
| I. Ndiaye | 90 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 7.7 |
| K. Dewsbury-Hall | 89 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 8.2 |
| Tyrique George | 84 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6.9 |
| H. Hackney | 79 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6.8 |
| T. Barry | 79 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7.7 |
| James Garner | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6.9 |
| Beto | 11 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.6 |
| B. Johnson | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.5 |
| C. Alcaraz | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.7 |
Crystal Palace Player Stats
| Player | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | KP | Tkl | Cards | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D. Henderson | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.9 |
| J. Canvot | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 6.6 |
| C. Richards | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6.6 |
| A. Wharton | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 6.3 |
| D. Kamada | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | Y | 6.8 |
| T. Mitchell | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6.2 |
| C. Riad | 72 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.6 |
| D. McNeil | 63 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.9 |
| J. Mateta | 63 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6.1 |
| D. Muñoz | 55 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| E. Nketiah | 55 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6.5 |
| A. Khalaili | 35 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 7 |
| Yeremy Pino | 35 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6.1 |
| J. Strand Larsen | 27 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.4 |
| E. Guessand | 27 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.4 |
| T. Tomiyasu | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.1 |
Sh = shots, SoT = shots on target, KP = key passes, Tkl = tackles; – = not recorded for that player. Rating is the data provider’s.
Form, Head-to-Head & Standings
The numbers behind Everton v Crystal Palace — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)
- 2026-05-10 Crystal Palace 2–2 Everton
- 2025-10-05 Everton 2–1 Crystal Palace
- 2025-02-15 Crystal Palace 1–2 Everton
- 2024-09-28 Everton 2–1 Crystal Palace
- 2024-02-19 Everton 1–1 Crystal Palace
- 2024-01-17 Everton 1–0 Crystal Palace
Shot Map and Expected Goals
Everton 1.45 xG from 16 shots, Crystal Palace 2.23 from 11. Every mark is one shot, placed where it was taken and sized by the chance it had of becoming a goal. Filled marks with a white ring are goals.
| Team | Shots | Goals | xG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Everton | 16 | 2 | 1.45 |
| Crystal Palace | 11 | 0 | 2.23 |
Shot locations and expected-goals values from per-shot data. Per-shot tables, situation and shot-type breakdowns are part of TACTIX Pro.
Expected Goals Race
At half-time, Crystal Palace led on xG, 1.72 to 0.35. At full time, Crystal Palace led on xG, 2.23 to 1.45. The widest gap was 1.54 xG to Crystal Palace, in the 48th minute.
The Full Post-Match Picture
Pro members see this match shot by shot — every attempt with its expected-goals value, the situation and shot-type breakdowns, the xG timeline, and how the model’s pre-match probabilities compared with what happened. Plus every market the model graded for this fixture.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What was the model’s pick for Everton v Crystal Palace?
- TACTIX’s free model pick for Everton v Crystal Palace was Over 2.5 goals (best price 2.00 at Bet365).
- What is the head-to-head record between Everton and Crystal Palace?
- In their last 6 meetings, Everton won 4, Crystal Palace won 0 and there were 2 draws, averaging 2.67 goals per game.
- What is the recent form of Everton and Crystal Palace?
- Recent form — Everton 0W 2D 3L; Crystal Palace 1W 2D 2L.
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