FA Cup: Crystal Palace VS Everton - Prediction

The third round of the FA Cup starts tonight with the match between Crystal Palace and Everton. Everton have been very inconsistent throughout the season, and following their 10-point deduction, the Toffees are just one point ahead of the relegation zone in the English Premier League. In addition, Everton are in a 4-match losing streak and will be desperate to get back to the winning track when they travel to Selhurst Park to face Crystal Palace tonight. Crystal Palace, on the other hand, have also been going through a lot of ups and downs in the league. With 21 points, they stand in 14th in the point table.

Stats&Facts

• In the FA Cup, Everton have a good record against Crystal Palace. The Toffees have won in four of their last six encounters against the Eagles in this competition. However, Crystal Palace won the most recent clash, defeating Everton by a 4-0 margin.
• Although Everton are having a difficult season, they have already defeated the Eagles away from home in the Premier League this season, winning by a thrilling 3-2 margin. A win over Crystal Palace would see them winning two consecutive away games against a single opponent for the first time since the 2007-2008 campaign.
• The recent records for Crystal Palace are not in their favor as they lost three of their last four third-round games in the FA Cup.
• However, Everton are winless in their last 12 FA Cup games in London. Since winning against Manchester United at Wembley Stadium in 1995, they have failed to win a single game in London in the FA Cup.

Team News

Michael Olise has been a trump card for Crystal Palace, but he has got a hamstring injury, which will keep him out of the team for a long time. Striker Jordan Ayew is also unavailable to play for the Eagles as he is on international duty for Ghana. The home team will also miss the service of Cheick Doucoure, Jesurun Rak-Sakyi, Sam Johnstone, Rob Holding, and Joel Ward for their respective injury. As for the Toffees, Ashley Young, Dele Alli, Abdoulaye Doucoure, and Idrissa Gueye are unavailable for their injury. However, Beto, Arnaut Danjuma, Lewis Dobbin, and Youssef Chermiti have recovered from injury and ready to play against Crystal Palace. Possible Lineup for Crystal Palace: Henderson; Clyne, Andersen, Guehi, Mitchell; Lerma, Hughes; Franca, Eze, Schlupp; Edouard Possible Lineup for Everton: Pickford; Coleman, Tarkowski, Branthwaite, Mykolenko; Harrison, Onana, Garner, Gomes, McNeil; Beto

Prediction: Crystal Palace 2-1 Everton

Since Crystal Palace are the home side, they will have a massive home advantage against the Toffees. This match is a great chance for the Eagles to avange their previous defeat against the Toffees. Therefore, the home side will go with an all-out attack at Selhurst Park to defeat Everton.

Betfair Odds

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