Everton and Crystal Palace kick off their campaign in a matchup heavily dictated by historical dominance. The Toffees enter unbeaten in their last ten head-to-head meetings against Palace (6W-4D), leaving the Eagles facing a massive psychological hurdle. To make matters worse, Palace’s severe goalkeeping crisis leaves their backline compromised, severely undercutting their shot-stopping reliability and defensive communication.

Analysis by Broker Heisenberg - Updated Aug 23, 2026