Everton vs Crystal Palace Prediction & Betting Tips (19 February)

18th in the Premier League with 1 unit behind the first non-relegation team, Everton finds itself in the fight not to go down because of a withdrawal of 10 points inflicted on the club due to breach of the rules of financial fair play. In a worrying dynamic in recent weeks, the Toffees have not won any of their last 7 championship matches, 3 draws and 4 defeats. After sharing points with Aston Villa 0-0, Fulham 0-0 and Tottenham 2-2, they fell to Manchester City last weekend 2-0. Eliminated from the two National Cups, Everton can focus on its maintenance in the Premier League. Little to its advantage this season, Crystal Palace is currently 15th in the Premier League and has 5 points more than its opponent of the day.

Roy Hodgson's men have been progressing slowly for several weeks now, as evidenced by the only 2 victories acquired over the last 13 days, for 3 draws and 8 defeats. After having to work hard to overcome bottom-placed Sheffield United 3-2, they lost to Brighton 4-1 and Chelsea last Monday 1-3. Like Everton, Crystal Palace is no longer present in the two National Cups.

Everton's squad is further weakened by the defections of captain Doucouré (6 goals in PL), Portuguese midfielder loaned to Lille last year Andre Gomes, winger usually replacing Danjuma and long-term absentee Dele Alli. Starting midfielder Onana was able to play again last weekend. Struggling ahead, the Toffees have only scored 2 goals in the last 5 days. Attacking midfielder Harrison (3 goals and 3 assists in PL) should start in support of striker Calvert-Lewin (3 goals in PL). Returning from his loan to Southampton this winter, defender Holgate was immediately loaned to Sheffield United. As for Crystal Palace, the usual starters Eze (5 goals), Olise (6 goals and 3 assists in PL) are still missing. ), Guehi (defender) and Doucouré (midfielder), replacement Holding (defender), and young midfielder Rak-Sakyi, all on the flank.

Important defender Ward returned to the squad last weekend but did not come into play. Victim of illness this week, coach Roy Hodgson was hospitalized and will miss this match. The French Mateta (3 goals and 3 assists in PL) and Edouard (6 goals in PL) are in the balance to start on the attacking front. The first mentioned has been favored by the staff lately. This winter, Crystal Palace enlisted the full-back Munoz (Genk) and the very promising midfielder Wharton (19 years old, Blackburn).