Crystal Palace W
Everton W
Everton host Crystal Palace in the opening round of the FA WSL today at 17:00. David Moyes' side enters the season with a mixed preseason record, while the visitors begin a new era under Pierre Sage following Oliver Glasner's departure. Everton showed inconsistency in friendlies—beating Newcastle 3-1 and Hamburg 2-1, but losing to Stuttgart and Stoke, with a 1-1 draw against Lille in their final warm-up. Crystal Palace struggled more visibly, suffering heavy 0-3 defeats to Freiburg and Lens, though they did beat Fulham. Midfield injuries plague Everton, with Christian Nørgaard, James Garner, and Tim Iroegbunam unavailable, though summer signings Hayden Hackney and Brennan Johnson provide fresh options. Palace face defensive concerns after losing key personnel and are still adapting to Sage's tactical demands.
Form and Head-to-Head
Everton's home form is commanding: eight wins, one draw, and one loss in their last ten matches, averaging 2.31 goals for and 0.90 against. Away, Everton have won five and lost five of their last ten, scoring just 1.19 goals per game while conceding 1.41. Crystal Palace's away record is particularly weak, winning only five of their last ten matches across all competitions. Historically, Everton are unbeaten against Palace in their last 11 meetings. Both teams have scored in each of their last five encounters, and at least three goals have been scored in four of their last six meetings in Liverpool. The most recent clash ended 1-1 in November 2024, though Everton won 3-0 when Palace visited in March 2025.
Best Bet
Under 2.5 goals offers value given Crystal Palace's away tendencies. The visitors scored just one goal in eight of their last ten away matches and rarely generate attacking threat on the road. Everton, despite home advantage, are not prolific under Moyes—in eight of their last ten home matches, shot totals on target stayed below 10. While both teams have scored in recent meetings, the scorelines 1-1, 2-0, or 0-2 all fit comfortably under 2.5. Palace's defensive vulnerabilities and Everton's cautious approach at the start of the season make this a solid play. Available at Mostbet 1.81 (Under 2.5).
Odds to Watch
Everton's home record and Palace's transition struggles make the home win attractive. Everton are unbeaten in 11 meetings and hold a significant edge with their own crowd. Odds for a Palace victory are available at 1Win 3.3, Melbet 3.2, 1xBet 3.21, Mostbet 3.26, and 22Bet 3.21. For those backing the hosts, Everton win odds sit at 1Win 2.14, Melbet 2.25, 1xBet 2.33, Mostbet 2.31, and 22Bet 2.325. The draw is priced at 1Win 3.35, Melbet 3.34, 1xBet 3.46, Mostbet 3.39, and 22Bet 3.46.
