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The new 2026-27 Premier League season gets underway for Everton on Saturday afternoon when they welcome Crystal Palace to the Hill Dickinson Stadium.
Everton finished 13th in the Premier League last season, and David Moyes will be hoping to push his side closer to the European places this time around.
Crystal Palace, meanwhile, ended the previous league campaign in 15th position but enjoyed success in Europe, beating Rayo Vallecano 1-0 in the Conference League final.
Read our prediction, preview and betting tips for the game below, and make sure to check out our today's betting tips page for more of our expert predictions.
Everton vs Crystal Palace key stats
- Everton are undefeated in their last 11 matches against Crystal Palace.
- Five of Crystal Palace's last seven matches have produced more than two goals.
- Each of Everton's last five matches has produced Over 10.5 corners.
Everton vs Crystal Palace preview: Home win for David Moyes?
Everton vs Crystal Palace — Tale of the Tape
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Everton made significant progress under David Moyes last season and were, at one stage, in contention for a European place, but a seven-game winless run ultimately saw them finish 13th.
The Toffees have enjoyed an encouraging summer transfer window, completing five permanent signings so far, with further additions expected before the deadline.
Everton have failed to keep a clean sheet in their last five matches against Crystal Palace.
Everton's pre-season campaign produced three wins, two draws and two defeats, although they will be hoping to avoid another slow start after losing their opening league fixture in each of the last four top-flight seasons.
Summer signing Christian Norgaard is recovering from an unspecified issue and may have to wait for his debut, while James Garner and Tim Iroegbunam are also unavailable for Saturday's clash.
Crystal Palace made history by winning the Conference League last season, but the club have entered a new era following Oliver Glasner's departure.
Pierre Sage has since taken charge, although Palace's pre-season campaign has produced mixed results, with three wins, three defeats and a draw.
Four of last five matches between the two sides have produced Under 4.5 cards.
The Eagles also have a poor recent record against Everton, having failed to beat the Toffees in their last 11 meetings.
Goalkeeper Dean Henderson is a doubt after twisting his ankle in last weekend's friendly defeat to Freiburg, while uncertainty also surrounds Ismaila Sarr, who has recently been linked with a move away from the club.
Everton vs Crystal Palace form guide & betting tips
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Whispers predicts: Everton 2-1 Crystal Palace
New Crystal Palace managers have traditionally struggled to make a winning start, with 14 of the club's last 16 permanent appointments failing to win their opening league match.
Everton have home advantage and a stronger recent record in this fixture, making the Toffees an appealing option at 6/5 (2.20) to begin the season with all three points.
Each of the last five meetings between the two sides has produced goals at both ends, so BTTS – Yes at 3/4 (1.75) looks like another tempting offer.
> Over 2.5 goals at 13/14 (1.93) | Likelihood: Possible
> BTTS – Yes at 3/4 (1.75) | Likelihood: Possible
> Everton win at 6/5 (2.2) | Likelihood: Possible
> Over 10.5 corners at 11/8 (2.38) | Likelihood: Possible