Everton and Crystal Palace are separated by just five points in the Premier League relegation battle but the Toffees can close that gap against their injury-hit visitors.
- Everton to win and under 2.5 goals
- Dominic Calvert-Lewin to score at any time
- Jefferson Lerma to be shown a card
Toffees To Edge Close Game
Everton have slipped into the relegation zone following their ten-point deduction and Luton’s recent resurgence but they can pick up a crucial victory when they host the struggling Crystal Palace.
The visitors have a number of key players absent through injury including Michael Olise, Eberechi Eze and Marc Guehi.
The Eagles are also winless in their last seven away games and may come up short against an Everton side whose injury crisis has abated somewhat.
This looks unlikely to be a thriller however, with the last two meetings between these sides - both in the FA Cup - producing just one goal, take Everton and under 2.5 goals.
EVERTON TO WIN AND UNDER 2.5 GOALS
Calvert-Lewin To Find The Net
Dominic Calvert-Lewin leads Everton in shots, shots on target and expected goals and can add to his tally of three league goals for the season in this one.
DOMINIC CALVERT-LEWIN TO SCORE ANY TIME
Lerma Likely Card Candidate
Crystal Palace’s Jefferson Lerma has picked up five cautions in 19 Premier League matches this season and could face a busy evening against a combative Toffees midfield, side with the Colombian to be shown a card.
JEFFERSON LERMA TO BE SHOWN A CARD
