Everton vs Crystal Palace prediction & probabilities (2026-08-22)

Premier League

Everton vs Crystal Palace Correct Score

2026-08-22 · 15:00
Correct Score1-1Most likely · 13.1%
Best predictionMost likely · 13.1% · 1-1No single outcome dominates, read the distribution. Calibrated, not a tip.
ConvictionOpen

Expert AI analysis

Our model lands on Most likely · 13.1% at 1-1, its strongest read on the Correct Score market. It is driven by both attacks and defences: Everton have averaged 1.4 scored and 2.2 conceded, Crystal Palace 1.0 and 2.4 over their recent games. That fits a balanced goals environment: 47.3% for over 2.5 and 73.2% for at least two goals. Their last 5 meetings have averaged 3.0 goals a game. These are the model’s own calibrated numbers, not betting advice.

Correct Score

Most likely1-1 13.1%
Scoreline Probability
1-1 13.1%
1-0 10.2%
2-1 8.8%
0-0 8.4%
0-1 8.3%
2-0 7.6%
1-2 7.2%
0-2 5.2%

Score probability grid

Everton \ Crystal Palace 0 1 2 3 4 5
0 8% 8% 5% 2% 1% ·
1 10% 13% 7% 3% 1% ·
2 8% 9% 5% 2% 1% ·
3 4% 4% 2% 1% · ·
4 1% 1% 1% · · ·
5 · · · · · ·

Rows = Everton goals, columns = Crystal Palace. The most likely scoreline is 1-1 at 13.1%. The grid is the model’s full scoreline distribution, not a single tip, but the shape of every plausible result. The brightest cells are where the match is most likely to land.

Goals distribution

The model’s probability for the total number of goals, the shape behind every goals market. The 5+ bar groups every result with five or more goals.

8.4%

0

18.5%

1

25.9%

2

21.6%

3

13.9%

4

11.3%

5+

In-depth analysis

41.6%Favoured: Everton
52.3%Both Teams to Score
47.3%Over 2.5 goals

For the goal environment, the model sees 47.3% for three or more goals and 73.2% for at least two, painting a balanced picture. Given Everton favoured at 41.6%, neither side dominating can mean an end-to-end match.

These are calibrated model probabilities, not tips. The track record is public, misses included.

Model lenses

Different analytical lenses our model applies to the same calibrated data, not separate tipsters, and never a tip.

The CalibratorRaw model read: 1-1 on Correct Score, graded against real out-of-sample results, no odds attached.
The TacticianSees a balanced game from the 47.3% over 2.5 read.
The ScoutEverton are the model’s pick on the result at 41.6%, game state shapes how this market plays out.
The RealistThis one sits near a coin-flip, the honest read is low conviction, no strong lean.

Key players

B

BetoEverton · 2.7 shots/90
To score 22.5%

E

Eddie NketiahCrystal Palace · 3.78 shots/90
To score 11.6%

Recent-form projection, a watch list, not a confirmed lineup.

Form & head-to-head

EvertonLDDLL
Crystal PalaceLDLDL

Last 5 meetings: Everton 3 · 2 draws · Crystal Palace 0 · 3.0 goals/game.

FAQ

What is the most likely score in Everton vs Crystal Palace?
The model's most likely scoreline for Everton vs Crystal Palace is 1-1 at 13.1%.

How is this probability calculated?
We fit a goals and markets model (Dixon-Coles plus an xG strength model and an ensemble) on real match data, then calibrate the output against out-of-sample results. It is a calibrated model probability, not an odds-derived tip.

Is this a betting tip?
No – these are calibrated model probabilities, graded against real results. We publish our full track record, including the misses, and never claim to beat the closing market.

Overall model accuracy

We don’t yet publish a graded Correct Score-specific track record, so this is our overall accuracy across every 1X2 call, graded out-of-sample, updated daily.

0.0097Calibration error (1X2)
47.7%Top-pick hit rate (1X2)
54,671Matches graded

Predictions & track record updated 28 Jul 2026. See the full, dated track record →

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