Selhurst Park plays host to a battle between two struggling sides with the need for points great for both sides. Roy Hodgson’s Palace side sit 6 points from safety in the Premier League but the former England manager is sure to be encouraged by recent performances from his team. Everton won last time out in an entertaining encounter with Watford but David Unsworth is yet to secure the full time post at Goodison Park.
English Premier League – Crystal Palace vs Everton – Selhurst Park – Saturday 18th November 2017 – 15:00 UK Time
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Draw Best Odd of: 21/10 at PaddyPower |
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Crystal Palace
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Roy Hodgson will be hoping his charges can continue their promising form against the Toffees in what has the makings of a ding-dong battle. With 4 points and only 4 goals scored in their 11 games – Palace have really struggled this term with their only win coming against last season’s Champions Chelsea. Wilfred Zaha’s return from injury has co-insided with an upturn in form for the Eagles and he’ll be keen to add to his tally of 2 goals.
Everton
David Unsworth had the look of a man resigned to the sack when 2-0 down against Watford last time out but he will be delighted by the resilience shown by his side to turn things around and win 3-2 thanks to a last minute Leighton Baines penalty. The Toffees are only 2 points above relegation trouble and will need to piece a run together to steer away from the dreaded drop zone. Dominic Calvert-Lewin had a huge impact on the win over Watford and the England under 21 striker will be desperate to continue his goal scoring run – 4 goals in all competitions this season.
Head to Head
The two sides have met frequently in the Premier League in recent years with Everton leading the head to head with 18 wins to Palace’s 13. The two teams have shared another 14 draws historically. Last season’s meetings saw the two sides share a 1-1 draw at Goodison Park whilst Everton pinched the spoils at Selhurst Park earlier this year – with a late Seamus Coleman winner.
Odds and Predictions
Both sides have really struggled for goals this season – 14 goals between them this term (Everton 10, Palace 4) but this could be an open encounter.
Both teams to score – YES – looks a strong bet at 19/20 with William Hill.
Dominic Calvert-Lewin has impressed this term and looks a real prospect for the future.
Dominic Calvert-Lewin to score anytime looks over priced at 5/2 with Ladbrokes.
Both teams have struggled to win matches this season – Palace with 1 win, Everton with 3.
The match to finish as a draw looks a shrewd move at 11/5 with Betway.
With so much at stake, this could be a fiery encounter between two sides scrapping for their lives.
A red card in the match represents value at 21/10 with PaddyPower.
Score Prediction
Crystal Palace 1 – 1 Everton – 11/2 with Marathon Bet.
Top Betting Tip
Despite struggling for goals, this should be an entertaining match between two sides that have struggled defensively this season. The match to finish as a draw and both teams to score looks a sensible punt at 10/3 with Sky Bet.