Commentary on the match Everton vs Crystal Palace, 8:00 p.m. October 5: A tough test for David Moyes and his team

VHO - Commentary on the match Everton vs Crystal Palace, round 7 of the Premier League, having only known draws or losses for nearly 3 years, the away team is facing the opportunity to improve their head-to-head statistics.

Everton vs Crystal Palace form

Everton started the new season with a 0-1 defeat at the newly promoted Leeds. However, coach David Moyes and his team have won all three matches since then. However, the home team at Hill Dickinson is showing signs of slowing down.

Besides the 0-2 defeat at the hands of Wolves and being eliminated early from the League Cup, Everton also only earned 2 points in the last 3 rounds of the Premier League 2025/26. But compared to the same period last season, The Toffees clearly have a good record.

A year ago, it was not until round 6 that Everton found their first win. Coincidentally, the defeat at the hands of the home team at that time was also Crystal Palace. However, with 4 points, the Liverpool team only ranked 16th, less than half of the current achievement.

Not to mention last season, Everton always had to live in fear of relegation. The best position The Toffees reached was only 13. That was thanks in no small part to captain David Moyes, who appeared in time to save the ship when it broke anchor in the storm.

Before Moyes returned to Goodison Park (old stadium), Everton were only in positions 15 and 16. Although he did not invest too much in the transfer market, the former Man United coach is still doing his job quite well.

In this round, a big challenge awaits Moyes and his team. Despite not losing all 4 home matches since the beginning of the season (2 wins, 2 draws) and superior head-to-head statistics (6 wins and 3 draws after 9 recent encounters), the home team should still be worried.

Palace are making all opponents wary with a 19-match unbeaten streak.

Simply because on the opposite side of the field, Crystal Palace is possessing a very impressive face. With a 2-0 victory in the away match against Dynamo Kyiv, the team under the direction of coach Oliver Glasner has set an unprecedented milestone in the history of the club, unbeaten in 19 matches.

The long-term excellent form has given the visitors the confidence to raise their record. Since the beginning of the season, even big names like Chelsea and Liverpool (twice) have been defeated by the Selhurst Park home team. Therefore, the London team certainly has plenty of confidence before their visit to Hill Dickinson.

Away trips are not difficult for Marc Guehi and his teammates. Crystal Palace have been unbeaten in all 5 away trips, including a streak of 3 recent wins. This is probably the right opportunity for The Eagles to look for their first win against Everton in nearly 3 years.

Everton vs Crystal Palace squad information

Everton: Jarrad Branthwaite and Merlin Rohl are out injured. Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall is absent due to suspension.

Crystal Palace: Chadi Riad, Cheick Oumar Doucoure and Caleb Kporha are absent due to injury.

Expected lineup Everton vs Crystal Palace

Everton: Pickford; O'Brien, Tarkowski, Keane, Mykolenko; Garner, Gueye; Ndiaye, Dibling, Grealish; Beto

Crystal Palace: Henderson; Richards, Lacroix, Guéhi; Munoz, Wharton, Kamada, Mitchell; Sarr, Pino; Mateta

Prediction: 1-2

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