Everton eager to end three-game winless run in Palace fixture.
Everton vs. Crystal Palace kicks off at 14:00 [GMT+1] on Sunday, October 5, at the Hill Dickinson Stadium.
Though they remain winless in three Premier League games [WWDLD], Everton are seated in 9th place, having picked up eight points so far [2W, 2D, 2L]. They host Crystal Palace at the Hill Dickinson Stadium in a fixture that has historically leaned heavily in their favour following a 1-1 draw with West Ham last time out. The Toffees have built a commanding record in this matchup, losing just one of their last 21 Premier League meetings with the Eagles (W11 D9). That sole defeat came in December 2021, when Palace ran out 3-1 winners. For Everton, Palace remain one of their most favourable opponents, with their points-per-game average of 1.81 against them bettered only by their record against West Brom (1.85) among sides they have faced more than 20 times. Everton, however, have developed an unwanted habit of sharing points on home soil. Since the start of the 2024-25 season, no side has drawn more home Premier League matches than the Toffees (11). Seven of their last 10 league games at home have ended level (W2 L1), underlining a lack of cutting edge that has frustrated their supporters. This tendency to drop points from winning positions or fail to press home an advantage could once again be tested against a Palace side in excellent form. A 4—2—3—1 formation with Beto in attack may be seen against the Eagles.
Palace’s struggles at Everton’s ground are well-documented. The Eagles are winless in their last 10 Premier League visits (D4 L6), last tasting victory on Merseyside in September 2014 under Neil Warnock. Since then, they have often left empty-handed. For Oliver Glasner’s men, 2025 has been a standout year on the road. They have already collected seven away league wins, their best tally in six years, last surpassing that total with nine away victories in 2019. Momentum also lies with the visitors. Palace are currently on a 12-match unbeaten run in the Premier League (W6 D6). Should they avoid defeat in this match, they will set a new club record of 13 consecutive games unbeaten in the top flight. It is a streak that has lifted them comfortably into the upper reaches of the table and highlighted their growing maturity as a side capable of consistency. Picking up three PL victories in a row following their 2-0 win over Dynamo Kyiv in the Europa Conference League would be the objective for the third-placed sitting side when they appear with the 3—4—2—1 formation, having Mateta in attack.