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Crystal Palace 0-0 Everton – Result & Analysis

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Premier League · Regular Season - 32

Kick-off

Sat 22 Apr 2023

15:00

Venue

Selhurst Park

Competition

Premier League

England

Status

FT
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Poisson model rates Crystal Palace at 45%, yet other data sources diverge — this Crystal Palace vs Everton fixture contains genuine analytical tension.

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Match Analysis

Crystal Palace host Everton at Selhurst Park in Premier League, Regular Season - 32. Kick-off is scheduled for Saturday 22 April 2023 at 15:00 UTC.

Recent Form

Across all Premier League games this season, Crystal Palace have gone 3W 3D 4L from 10 outings — a 1.20 PPG return. Last five: L L W W W. They are averaging 1.20 goals per game and conceding 1.10 — a modest attacking output that tempers optimism on the Over 2.5 market. 2 clean sheets from 10 outings provides some defensive foundation.

Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park this season: 3W 4D 3L from 10 home games — 1.30 PPG on home soil. At home they are averaging 0.70 goals scored and 1.20 conceded per game.

Looking at all fixtures this season, Everton stand at 2W 3D 5L from 10 Premier League matches — 0.90 PPG. Last five: W D D L L. Their scoring rate of 0.80 per game is modest, conceding 1.80 — not a side to back heavily on the Over 2.5 from their form alone. 2 clean sheets from 10 outings suggests some defensive organisation.

Everton's away record: 0W 4D 6L from 10 road trips in Premier League this season (0.40 PPG). Away from home they average 0.50 goals scored and 1.90 conceded per game. Away from home, both teams have scored in only 30% of games — a low rate that backs BTTS No when they travel. Their away PPG of 0.40 is notably below their overall 0.90 — form away from home has been a clear weakness this season.

There is minimal separation in the form figures — Crystal Palace at 1.20 PPG versus Everton's 0.90. The form guide is not providing a strong directional steer; the model and market data will carry more weight in the final assessment.

H2H Record

The H2H landscape is flat: 3 previous encounters have yielded 1 wins for Crystal Palace, 2 for Everton and 0 draws. A neutral reading in isolation.

Goals have been a feature of this fixture. The last 3 meetings have averaged 4.0 per game — a rate that gives the Over 2.5 market a solid historical foundation. The most recent clash, on 22 Oct 2022, ended 0–3 with Everton winning.

With the win record balanced, the strongest H2H-derived signal is in the goals market. At 4.0 goals per game historically, Over 2.5 is the cleaner angle to extract from the head-to-head data.

Trading Patterns

Crystal Palace in-play and half-time data (69 games, 34 at home): BTTS occurs in 50% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 47% of games (home games); they fail to score in 35% of games.

Everton in-play and half-time data (69 games, 34 at away): BTTS occurs in 53% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 53% of games (away games); they fail to score in 35% of games.

BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — Crystal Palace 49% versus Everton 49%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Crystal Palace 46% | Everton 48%).

Poisson Model

The Poisson distribution model projects Crystal Palace 1.26 xG and Everton 0.87 xG. These expected goals figures are the primary input: they feed a goal-probability matrix across all scoreline combinations to derive the result and market probabilities below. Underlying strength ratings: Crystal Palace attack 0.718 / defence 0.902 | Everton attack 0.767 / defence 1.188. League average goals — home 1.472 / away 1.253. Crystal Palace's attack strength of 0.718 is below the league average — the 1.26 xG projection reflects a team that scores at a discount to the division norm. Data: 69 Crystal Palace games / 69 Everton games used (CurrentSeason).

Result probabilities: Crystal Palace 45% | Draw 29% | Everton 26%. Fair-value odds: Crystal Palace 2.22 | Draw 3.45 | Everton 3.85. Crystal Palace hold a narrow Poisson edge at 45% — the draw (29%) is close enough to merit draw-inclusive market consideration.

Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 36% | BTTS probability 41% | Total xG 2.12. Under 2.5 has a narrow probability edge at 64% — total xG of 2.12 is below the line but not decisively so. BTTS probability of 41% is moderate — neither team is projected to score with enough certainty to make Yes a clear standalone call.

Analysis Verdict

On the Poisson output, Crystal Palace are the pick at 45% — moderate model lean. With a 29% draw probability, Draw No Bet on Crystal Palace offers a more defensible entry point than the straight win.

On the goals line, Poisson's 2.12 combined xG gives a 36% probability to Under 2.5 — marginal — conflicting signals, supported by form averaging 2.1 goals per game — though H2H averaging only 4.0 goals per meeting points in the other direction.

Poisson assigns a 41% probability to BTTS No based on the attack/defence strength model. Form rates corroborate: Crystal Palace 40% | Everton 30% BTTS from recent games.

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💡 Key Insights

H2H The H2H record is evenly balanced (1W–0D–2W), with no clear historical advantage.
Goals H2H suggests 4.00 goals/game but Poisson xG is only 2.12 — current-season defences are outperforming historical norms.
BTTS H2H BTTS history (67%) is contradicted by Poisson (41%) — recent defensive form has changed the dynamic.
Form Crystal Palace Poisson xG (1.26) exceeds their recent form scoring rate (0.70) — the model sees more attacking threat than recent results show.
Form Everton Poisson xG (0.87) exceeds their form scoring rate (0.50) — matchup dynamics are elevating the model's expectation.
Goals Form averages (~1.4 goals/game) and Poisson xG (2.12) both support Under 2.5 goals (64% probability).
Goals Poisson Over 2.5 probability is only 36% — the model points to an Under 2.5 outcome.

🏟️ Match Context

• Fixture: Crystal Palace vs Everton | Competition: Premier League, Regular Season - 32 | Venue: Selhurst Park • Kick-off: Saturday 22 Apr 2023, 15:00 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing

📊 Statistical Prediction

• Poisson result probabilities: Crystal Palace 45% | Draw 29% | Everton 26% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 36% | BTTS 41% | xG Crystal Palace 1.26 / Everton 0.87 • Poisson strength factors: Crystal Palace attack 0.718 / def 0.902 | Everton attack 0.767 / def 1.188 | league avg home 1.472 / away 1.253 • Poisson stance: Crystal Palace (45%) — moderate lean

🧮 Prediction Model

1.26

Crystal Palace xG

Expected Goals

0.87

Everton xG

45%
29%
26%
Crystal Palace Draw Everton

41%

BTTS

63%

Over 1.5

36%

Over 2.5

17%

Over 3.5

Full score-by-score matrix & model internals in the "Full Poisson Detail" section below ↓

⚠️ This analysis is generated algorithmically from statistical data and is intended for informational purposes only. It does not constitute betting advice. Please gamble responsibly.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What time does Crystal Palace vs Everton kick off?

Crystal Palace vs Everton kicked off at 15:00 on Saturday 22 April 2023 at Selhurst Park.

What was the final score in Crystal Palace vs Everton?

Crystal Palace 0 - 0 Everton.

Where is Crystal Palace vs Everton being played?

The match is being played at Selhurst Park.

What competition is Crystal Palace vs Everton part of?

Crystal Palace vs Everton is a Regular Season - 32 fixture in the Premier League (England).

Who is favourite to win Crystal Palace vs Everton?

Our statistical model gives Crystal Palace a 45% chance of winning, Everton a 26% chance, and a 29% chance of a draw — making Crystal Palace the favourite.

Will both teams score in Crystal Palace vs Everton?

Our model estimates a 41% probability that both Crystal Palace and Everton will score (BTTS).

Will Crystal Palace vs Everton have over 2.5 goals?

Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 36%.

What is the head-to-head record between Crystal Palace and Everton?

Record (3 meetings): Crystal Palace 1W | Draws 0 | Everton 2W.

What form are Crystal Palace and Everton in?

Crystal Palace (all comps): 3W-3D-4L in 10 | 1.20 PPG | GF 1.20 / GA 1.10 | L5 L-L-W-W-W. Everton (all comps): 2W-3D-5L in 10 | 0.90 PPG | GF 0.80 / GA 1.80 | L5 W-D-D-L-L.

🧮 Model Insight

Model Mechanics

Working from Crystal Palace's attack rating (0.72) and Everton's defence rating (1.19), the model arrives at 1.26 expected goals for the home side. The same calculation in reverse, Everton's attack versus Crystal Palace's defence, projects 0.87 expected goals for the visitors.

These ratings are built from 69/69 games of current-season data — a full enough sample to trust.

The Exact-Score Picture

Run the expected-goals figures through the full scoreline distribution and 1-1 emerges as the single most likely result, at 14.7%. Close behind: 0-0 (13.7%), 1-0 (13.3%). Those top three scorelines alone account for 42% of the model's total probability mass — a relatively concentrated, predictable distribution for this fixture.

Most Likely Outcome

Crystal Palace Win

45%

Crystal Palace

2.20

29%

Draw

3.45

26%

Everton

3.90

Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines

1 – 0

15.0%

Home win

Most likely

1 – 1

13.0%

Draw

0 – 0

12.0%

Draw

Expected Goals & Win Odds

1.26

Crystal Palace xG

Total xG

2.12

0.87

Everton xG

45%
29%
26%
Crystal PalaceDrawEverton

2.20

45%

Home win

3.45

29%

Draw

3.90

26%

Away win

Goals Markets

63%

Over 1.5

1.59

37%

Under 1.5

2.70

36%

Over 2.5

2.78

64%

Under 2.5

1.56

17%

Over 3.5

5.88

83%

Under 3.5

1.20

6%

Over 4.5

16.67

94%

Under 4.5

1.06

Match Markets

Both Teams to Score

41%

BTTS Yes

2.41

59%

BTTS No

1.71

Clean Sheet

42%

Crystal Palace

2.38

28%

Everton

3.51

Win to Nil

19%

Crystal Palace

5.24

7%

Everton

13.71

Score Probability Matrix (%)

H \ A 0 1 2 3 4 5
0 12.0 10.4 4.5 1.3 0.3
1 15.0 13.0 5.6 1.6 0.4 0.1
2 9.4 8.2 3.5 1.0 0.2
3 4.0 3.4 1.5 0.4 0.1
4 1.2 1.1 0.5 0.1
5 0.3 0.3 0.1

Green = home win Β· Grey = draw Β· Amber = away win Β· Outlined cell = most likely score

Model Internals
λ Home (xG) 1.256
λ Away (xG) 0.867
Total xG 2.123
League avg home goals 1.472
League avg away goals 1.253
Crystal Palace attack strength 0.718
Crystal Palace defence strength 0.902
Everton attack strength 0.767
Everton defence strength 1.188
Data phase CurrentSeason
Games used (H/A) 69 / 69

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most likely scoreline for Crystal Palace vs Everton?

Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 14.7%.

How many goals are Crystal Palace and Everton expected to score?

The model projects 1.26 expected goals for Crystal Palace and 0.87 for Everton, a combined total of 2.12.

How confident is the prediction model for Crystal Palace vs Everton?

Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 45%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.

📈 Form Insight

Where Both Sides Stand

Across their last 69 outings, Crystal Palace have picked up 1.22 PPG on a 20W 24D 25L record — L-L-W-W-W across the most recent five.

Everton's form line: 17W 15D 37L from 69 games, 0.96 PPG, last five W-D-D-L-L.

Form-wise this is close to level: Crystal Palace on 1.22 PPG, Everton on 0.96. Other factors will likely decide this one more than recent results.

Home Ground vs the Road

On home soil, Crystal Palace have posted 1.44 PPG from 34 outings (12W 13D 9L).

On the road, Everton have gone 3W 10D 21L from 34 away games — 0.56 PPG when travelling.

Comparing the two in their relevant venue splits, Crystal Palace come out ahead — a more targeted read than the overall PPG figures above, since it strips out games played in the opposite context.

The Goals Picture

Crystal Palace are averaging 1.17 goals scored and 1.25 conceded per game recently; Everton are on 0.97 scored and 1.62 conceded.

Last 69 Results — Premier League

Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)

Crystal Palace

Crystal Palace

Current Season
L L W W W
Everton

Everton

Current Season
W D D L L
69 Played 69
20/24/25 W / D / L 17/15/37
1.22 Points Per Game 0.96
1.17 Avg Goals Scored 0.97
1.25 Avg Goals Conceded 1.62
2.42 Avg Goals / Game 2.59
19 Clean Sheets 15
34 BTTS 34
32 Over 2.5 Games 33
Crystal Palace

Crystal Palace

W
A Southampton
2–0
15 Apr
W
A Leeds
5–1
09 Apr
W
H Leicester
2–1
01 Apr
L
A Arsenal
1–4
19 Mar
L
A Brighton
0–1
15 Mar
L
H Manchester City
0–1
11 Mar
L
A Aston Villa
0–1
04 Mar
D
H Liverpool
0–0
25 Feb
D
A Brentford
1–1
18 Feb
D
H Brighton
1–1
11 Feb
L
A Manchester United
1–2
04 Feb
D
H Newcastle
0–0
21 Jan
D
H Manchester United
1–1
18 Jan
L
A Chelsea
0–1
15 Jan
L
H Tottenham
0–4
04 Jan
W
A Bournemouth
2–0
31 Dec
L
H Fulham
0–3
26 Dec
L
A Nottingham Forest
0–1
12 Nov
W
A West Ham
2–1
06 Nov
W
H Southampton
1–0
29 Oct
L
A Everton
0–3
22 Oct
W
H Wolves
2–1
18 Oct
D
A Leicester
0–0
15 Oct
W
H Leeds
2–1
09 Oct
L
H Chelsea
1–2
01 Oct
D
A Newcastle
0–0
03 Sep
D
H Brentford
1–1
30 Aug
L
A Manchester City
2–4
27 Aug
W
H Aston Villa
3–1
20 Aug
D
A Liverpool
1–1
15 Aug
L
H Arsenal
0–2
05 Aug
W
H Manchester United
1–0
22 May
L
A Everton
2–3
19 May
D
A Aston Villa
1–1
15 May
W
H Watford
1–0
07 May
W
A Southampton
2–1
30 Apr
D
H Leeds
0–0
25 Apr
L
A Newcastle
0–1
20 Apr
L
A Leicester
1–2
10 Apr
W
H Arsenal
3–0
04 Apr
D
H Manchester City
0–0
14 Mar
W
A Wolves
2–0
05 Mar
D
H Burnley
1–1
26 Feb
W
A Watford
4–1
23 Feb
L
H Chelsea
0–1
19 Feb
D
A Brentford
0–0
12 Feb
D
A Norwich
1–1
09 Feb
L
H Liverpool
1–3
23 Jan
D
A Brighton
1–1
14 Jan
L
H West Ham
2–3
01 Jan
W
H Norwich
3–0
28 Dec
L
A Tottenham
0–3
26 Dec
D
H Southampton
2–2
15 Dec
W
H Everton
3–1
12 Dec
L
A Manchester United
0–1
05 Dec
L
A Leeds
0–1
30 Nov
L
H Aston Villa
1–2
27 Nov
D
A Burnley
3–3
20 Nov
W
H Wolves
2–0
06 Nov
W
A Manchester City
2–0
30 Oct
D
H Newcastle
1–1
23 Oct
D
A Arsenal
2–2
18 Oct
D
H Leicester
2–2
03 Oct
D
H Brighton
1–1
27 Sep
L
A Liverpool
0–3
18 Sep
W
H Tottenham
3–0
11 Sep
D
A West Ham
2–2
28 Aug
D
H Brentford
0–0
21 Aug
L
A Chelsea
0–3
14 Aug
Everton

Everton

L
H Fulham
1–3
15 Apr
L
A Manchester United
0–2
08 Apr
D
H Tottenham
1–1
03 Apr
D
A Chelsea
2–2
18 Mar
W
H Brentford
1–0
11 Mar
D
A Nottingham Forest
2–2
05 Mar
L
A Arsenal
0–4
01 Mar
L
H Aston Villa
0–2
25 Feb
W
H Leeds
1–0
18 Feb
L
A Liverpool
0–2
13 Feb
W
H Arsenal
1–0
04 Feb
L
A West Ham
0–2
21 Jan
L
H Southampton
1–2
14 Jan
L
H Brighton
1–4
03 Jan
D
A Manchester City
1–1
31 Dec
L
H Wolves
1–2
26 Dec
L
A Bournemouth
0–3
12 Nov
L
H Leicester
0–2
05 Nov
D
A Fulham
0–0
29 Oct
W
H Crystal Palace
3–0
22 Oct
L
A Newcastle
0–1
19 Oct
L
A Tottenham
0–2
15 Oct
L
H Manchester United
1–2
09 Oct
W
A Southampton
2–1
01 Oct
W
H West Ham
1–0
18 Sep
D
H Liverpool
0–0
03 Sep
D
A Leeds
1–1
30 Aug
D
A Brentford
1–1
27 Aug
D
H Nottingham Forest
1–1
20 Aug
L
A Aston Villa
1–2
13 Aug
L
H Chelsea
0–1
06 Aug
L
A Arsenal
1–5
22 May
W
H Crystal Palace
3–2
19 May
L
H Brentford
2–3
15 May
D
A Watford
0–0
11 May
W
A Leicester
2–1
08 May
W
H Chelsea
1–0
01 May
L
A Liverpool
0–2
24 Apr
D
H Leicester
1–1
20 Apr
W
H Manchester United
1–0
09 Apr
L
A Burnley
2–3
06 Apr
L
A West Ham
1–2
03 Apr
W
H Newcastle
1–0
17 Mar
L
H Wolves
0–1
13 Mar
L
A Tottenham
0–5
07 Mar
L
H Manchester City
0–1
26 Feb
L
A Southampton
0–2
19 Feb
W
H Leeds
3–0
12 Feb
L
A Newcastle
1–3
08 Feb
L
H Aston Villa
0–1
22 Jan
L
A Norwich
1–2
15 Jan
L
H Brighton
2–3
02 Jan
D
A Chelsea
1–1
16 Dec
L
A Crystal Palace
1–3
12 Dec
W
H Arsenal
2–1
06 Dec
L
H Liverpool
1–4
01 Dec
L
A Brentford
0–1
28 Nov
L
A Manchester City
0–3
21 Nov
D
H Tottenham
0–0
07 Nov
L
A Wolves
1–2
01 Nov
L
H Watford
2–5
23 Oct
L
H West Ham
0–1
17 Oct
D
A Manchester United
1–1
02 Oct
W
H Norwich
2–0
25 Sep
L
A Aston Villa
0–3
18 Sep
W
H Burnley
3–1
13 Sep
W
A Brighton
2–0
28 Aug
D
A Leeds
2–2
21 Aug
W
H Southampton
3–1
14 Aug

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What form are Crystal Palace and Everton in coming into this match?

Crystal Palace have gone 20W 24D 25L in their last 69 games (1.22 PPG), while Everton have gone 17W 15D 37L in their last 69 (0.96 PPG).

Which team has the better venue record — Crystal Palace at home or Everton away?

Crystal Palace's home record (1.44 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Crystal Palace at home: 1.44 PPG; Everton away: 0.56 PPG.

⚔️ Rivalry Insight

A Look Back

The fixture history between Crystal Palace and Everton runs to 10 recorded meetings, the earliest dating back to December 2021. Every recorded meeting has come in Premier League. The two were last together as recently as 10 May 2026, so this form is fresh in the memory.

Digging Into the Numbers

The biggest gap between the sides came on 22 Oct 2022, when Everton won 3-0 — the largest margin of victory on record between these two.

Crystal Palace's record when hosting Everton specifically: 1W 2D 2L from 5 games — a narrower, venue-specific slice of the head-to-head picture.

Last 10 Meetings

Crystal Palace

1

Crystal Palace

3

Draws

Everton

6

Everton

Recent Meetings

Crystal Palace
2–2
10 May 26
Everton
Everton
2–1
05 Oct 25
Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace
1–2
15 Feb 25
Everton
Everton
2–1
28 Sep 24
Crystal Palace
Everton
1–1
19 Feb 24
Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace
2–3
11 Nov 23
Everton
Crystal Palace
0–0
22 Apr 23
Everton
Everton
3–0
22 Oct 22
Crystal Palace
Everton
3–2
19 May 22
Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace
3–1
12 Dec 21
Everton

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is the head-to-head record between Crystal Palace and Everton?

From 10 meetings on record, Crystal Palace have won 1, Everton have won 6, and 3 have been drawn.

When did Crystal Palace and Everton last play each other?

They last met on 10 May 2026, when Crystal Palace 2-2 Everton.

Who has won more matches between Crystal Palace and Everton?

Everton have the better head-to-head record, with 6 wins from 10 meetings.

📈 Trading Insight

The Numbers That Matter

BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Crystal Palace 50%, Everton 53% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.

Over 2.5 has been close to a coin-flip for both sides — 47% (Crystal Palace) and 53% (Everton).

On the defensive side: Crystal Palace keep a clean sheet in 35% of their matches; Crystal Palace have failed to score in 29% of games; Everton in 44%.

📈

Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue  |  Venue = Crystal Palace home games / Everton away games. HT metrics require half-time score data β€” shown as β€” where unavailable.

Crystal Palace Crystal Palace Current Season
Metric All
(69 games)
Venue
(34 games)
Half-Time Metrics
1+ Goal Before HT β€” β€”
2+ Goals Before HT β€” β€”
0-0 HT → 1+ Goal 2nd Half β€” β€”
0-0 HT → 2+ Goals 2nd Half β€” β€”
Winning at HT β€” β€”
Lost Lead (Win HT → No Win FT) β€” β€”
Came From Behind (Lose HT → Draw/Win FT) β€” β€”
Full-Time Metrics
BTTS 34/69
(49.3%)
17/34
(50%)
Over 2.5 Goals 32/69
(46.4%)
16/34
(47.1%)
Over 3.5 Goals 15/69
(21.7%)
7/34
(20.6%)
Clean Sheet 19/69
(27.5%)
12/34
(35.3%)
Failed to Score 24/69
(34.8%)
10/34
(29.4%)
Everton Everton Current Season
Metric All
(69 games)
Venue
(34 games)
Half-Time Metrics
1+ Goal Before HT β€” β€”
2+ Goals Before HT β€” β€”
0-0 HT → 1+ Goal 2nd Half β€” β€”
0-0 HT → 2+ Goals 2nd Half β€” β€”
Winning at HT β€” β€”
Lost Lead (Win HT → No Win FT) β€” β€”
Came From Behind (Lose HT → Draw/Win FT) β€” β€”
Full-Time Metrics
BTTS 34/69
(49.3%)
18/34
(52.9%)
Over 2.5 Goals 33/69
(47.8%)
18/34
(52.9%)
Over 3.5 Goals 18/69
(26.1%)
9/34
(26.5%)
Clean Sheet 15/69
(21.7%)
3/34
(8.8%)
Failed to Score 24/69
(34.8%)
15/34
(44.1%)

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Do both teams usually score when Crystal Palace play Everton?

Not especially — both teams scoring has occurred in only 50% of Crystal Palace's recent matches and 53% of Everton's, a rate that leans toward BTTS No.

Is Crystal Palace vs Everton usually a high-scoring fixture?

Not particularly — Over 2.5 goals has come in for only 47% of Crystal Palace's recent games and 53% of Everton's, pointing to a tighter contest.

📰

Stalemate at Crystal Palace's ground as both sides cancel each other out in a goalless draw.

📝 Match Report

How It Unfolded

Crystal Palace and Everton finished level at 0-0 at Selhurst Park, Regular Season - 32, in the Premier League. The remainder of the report sets that outcome against the pre-match model, the markets and the teams' data profiles.

The Model vs The Result

The Poisson model went into this projecting Crystal Palace 1.26 xG and Everton 0.87 xG, a combined 2.12. The scoreboard read 0-0 for 0 actual goals. Crystal Palace fell 1.3 short of their projected output. Everton landed 0.9 under their projected return. Those figures were built on strength ratings of Crystal Palace attack 0.72 / defence 0.90 against Everton attack 0.77 / defence 1.19, drawn from 69/69 games (CurrentSeason).

On the result, the model split it Crystal Palace 45% | Draw 29% | Everton 26%, with Crystal Palace to win its most likely call at 45%. The actual draw had been the model's second-ranked read at 29%, so the result diverged from the top call without being a shock.

Goals & Markets

The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 36%. The game delivered 0, so it stayed under — in line with the projection. Over 1.5 had been 63% and missed. On both teams to score, the model sat at 41% and the match did not — another call in the model's favour. Historically the two sides average 47% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (Crystal Palace 46%, Everton 48%), a base rate that agreed with today's under. Their combined BTTS history runs at 49%, which matched the one-sided outcome.

Trading Patterns vs Reality

Crystal Palace's trading profile (69 games, 34 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 49% of their matches — today it did not; they fail to score in 35% of games, a blank that repeated today.

Everton's trading profile (69 games, 34 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 49% of their matches — today it did not; they fail to score in 35% of games, a blank that repeated today.

Form vs Result

The form lines were close — Crystal Palace 1.22 PPG, Everton 0.96 PPG — offering no strong steer, and the draw fit that even billing. Crystal Palace (home/away splits) managed 0 against a 1.21 scoring average — below par going forward and conceded 0 against a 1.06 average — tighter than their form line. Everton (home/away splits) conceded 0 against a 1.97 average — tighter than their form line.

Verdict

Grading the result against the stored data, 2 of 3 pre-match signals came in: result (miss), Over 2.5 (hit), BTTS (hit). Partial vindication: some calls landed, others slipped.

💡 Key Insights

Model Over/Under 2.5 landed as modelled — 36% Over 2.5 probability, 0 goals scored.
Model BTTS matched the model — 41% projected, both teams did not both score.
Trading Trading data backed up — the sides average 47% Over 2.5 historically, and this game stayed under.

⚠️ This match report is generated algorithmically from the final score, our prediction model, and each team's historical form and trading data. Analysis is for informational purposes only.