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

Premier League

Everton vs Crystal Palace Over / Under 2.5 Goals

2026-08-22 · 15:00
Over / Under 2.5 Goals52.7%Under 2.5 goals
Best predictionUnder 2.5 goals · 52.7%Close to a coin-flip, barely a lean. Calibrated, not a tip.
53%

model probability

ConvictionLean

Expert AI analysis

Our model lands on Under 2.5 goals at 52.7%, its strongest read on the Over / Under 2.5 Goals 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. Everton have gone over 2.5 in 4 of their last 5, Crystal Palace in 5 of 5. It is a calibrated model probability, graded out-of-sample, not a tip.

Over / Under 2.5 Goals

Over 2.547.3%

★ ModelUnder 2.552.7%

Goal line guide

Line Over
Over 1.5 73.2%
Over 2.5 47.3%

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. With Everton favoured at 41.6%, neither side dominating can mean an end-to-end match.

These are calibrated model probabilities, not tips. Calibration is our edge, not beating the market.

Model lenses

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

The CalibratorRaw model read: 52.7% on Over / Under 2.5 Goals, 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%, a lean on probability, never on price.
The RealistThis one sits near a coin-flip, the honest read is low conviction, no strong lean.

Match outlook

Everton41.6%

Draw27.7%

Crystal Palace30.7%

The model leans Everton to win. See the full prediction →

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.

Recent trends

EvertonBTTS 4/5Over 2.5 4/5
Crystal PalaceBTTS 3/5Over 2.5 5/5

How often both teams scored and the match went over 2.5 in each side’s recent games.

FAQ

Will there be over 2.5 goals in Everton vs Crystal Palace?
Our model rates Over 2.5 goals at 47.3% for Everton vs Crystal Palace.

How often have Everton gone over 2.5 recently?
Everton have gone over 2.5 in 4 of their last 5, Crystal Palace in 5 of 5.

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.

Over / Under 2.5 Goals accuracy

How our Over / Under 2.5 Goals calls have actually performed, graded out-of-sample against real results.

55.6%Best Over / Under 2.5 Goals call, hit rate
0.0204Calibration error
54,728Matches graded

In 20,411 matches we rated like this one (40–50%), Over / Under 2.5 Goals actually happened 47.0% of the time.

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

Our last 10 Over / Under 2.5 Goals calls

The model’s most recent graded Over / Under 2.5 Goals predictions, out-of-sample. Green means the call hit, red means it missed. The number is the model confidence on each.

✗ 58.9%✓ 59.1%✓ 51.7%✓ 50.1%✓ 52.3%✓ 57.7%✗ 52.1%✓ 57.3%✓ 52.8%✓ 57.4%
8 of 10 recent calls hit.
Almeria vs Valladolid2026-05-31Over 58.9%Miss
Burgos vs Andorra2026-05-31Under 59.1%Hit
Castellon vs Eibar2026-05-31Over 51.7%Hit
La Coruna vs Las Palmas2026-05-31Over 50.1%Hit
Santander vs Cadiz2026-05-31Over 52.3%Hit

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