Crystal Palace 1-2 Everton

Current streaks

Recent form

Crystal Palace

Crystal Palace are enjoying a rich vein of form, having won five of their last six matches across all competitions. The Eagles have been particularly impressive defensively, keeping five clean sheets during this run and conceding only two goals in their sole defeat to Brentford. Their attacking prowess has also been noteworthy, with Palace scoring two goals in each of their last four victories. This consistent goal-scoring has contributed to their average of 1.67 goals per game over the six-match period. Despite their recent success, Palace find themselves in 12th position in the Premier League, suggesting their earlier season form may have been less impressive. The team's defensive solidity is further highlighted by the fact that 83% of their recent matches have seen under 2.5 goals, indicating a trend towards tighter, low-scoring affairs. Interestingly, both teams have scored in only 17% of these games, underlining Palace's ability to shut out their opponents.

Everton

Everton's recent form presents a mixed picture, with the Toffees showing signs of improvement despite their 15th position in the league table. They have managed three wins in their last six matches, including an impressive run of three consecutive Premier League victories against Leicester, Brighton, and Tottenham Hotspur. The 4-0 thrashing of Leicester stands out as a particularly high-scoring affair, demonstrating Everton's attacking potential. However, their inconsistency is evident in the two losses bookending this winning streak. The team's defensive record has been relatively solid, conceding an average of 1.17 goals per game in their last six matches and keeping two clean sheets. Interestingly, Everton's matches have been evenly split between high and low-scoring affairs, with 50% of their games featuring over 2.5 goals. The recent 2-2 draw against local rivals Liverpool suggests that Everton can compete with top-tier opposition, but their FA Cup exit to Bournemouth highlights ongoing challenges in maintaining consistent form.

Recent home/away form

Crystal Palace

Crystal Palace's recent home form has been mixed, with two wins, two draws, and two losses in their last six matches at Selhurst Park. The Eagles have shown resilience against top-tier opposition, holding Manchester City to a 2-2 draw and narrowly losing to Brentford. However, they suffered a heavy 5-1 defeat to Arsenal, which significantly impacted their goal difference. Palace have been involved in some high-scoring encounters, with 67% of their recent home games featuring over 2.5 goals. They've struggled defensively, conceding an average of 1.83 goals per game and managing just one clean sheet in this period. On a positive note, Palace have been consistent in finding the back of the net, scoring in five out of six matches and averaging 1.33 goals per game. The team's ability to score and concede regularly has led to both teams scoring in 83% of these fixtures, providing entertainment for the home crowd.

Everton

Everton's recent away form presents a mixed picture, with the Toffees showing resilience in defence but struggling to find the back of the net. In their last six away matches, Everton have managed one win, three draws, and two losses, demonstrating their ability to grind out results on the road. Notably, the team have kept three clean sheets during this period, including impressive goalless draws against Arsenal and West Ham. However, their attacking prowess has been a concern, with only two goals scored in these six matches, averaging a mere 0.33 goals per game. The most significant result in this run was a heavy 4-0 defeat to Manchester United, which stands out as an anomaly in an otherwise defensively solid period. With 83% of these matches featuring under 2.5 goals, Everton's away games have tended to be low-scoring affairs, reflecting their cautious approach on the road.