Crystal Palace vs Everton: FA Cup preview and betting tips

On Thursday evening the opening match of the third round of the FA Cup, the oldest club competition in England, will be played. It will feature a clash of Premier League teams, Crystal Palace vs Everton. The match will kick off on Thursday 4 January at 21:00.

• Crystal Palace is not experiencing a very good season, on Saturday they scored their first win (3: 1 with Brentford) since the beginning of November. The unpleasant news is also the enforced absence of Michael Olise, who is one of the main drivers of the team
• Everton, after deducting ten points due to a financial fair play violation, have been in great form, managing to win four games in a row. But then came the EFL Cup elimination, to which the Toffees added three more league losses
• Their last game together was less than two months ago, also at Selhurst Park. Everton won 3-2, but the decisive goal was scored at the very end of the game. We can expect an evenly matched game now, and the odds are the same – you can bet on the home team to win at odds of 2.57, the draw at odds of 3.03 and the away team to win at odds of 2.75

Where to watch Crystal Palace vs Everton?

One of the few FA Cup third round matches involving Premier League teams will be available to watch on Thursday, January 4 from 21:00. However, it will also be available on Voy.

Crystal Palace not winning at home

Crystal Palace managed a duel with Brentford at the end of the calendar year 2023, but they are plagued by a very large number of players. Of the previous seven duels at Selhurst Park, however, the team of experienced strategist Roy Hodgson did not win. The last home scalp was at the beginning of September when they beat Wolves 3-2. Interestingly, all five goals came in the second half.

Everton have failed to win their last four games

After a record points deduction in the Premier League, Everton got into great form, besides Newcastle they also beat Chelsea. But then came the elimination in the EFL Cup quarter-final with Fulham and since then the Toffees have not dropped a point. However, we must also mention that they have played against Tottenham, Manchester City and the aforementioned Wolves.

Crystal Palace vs Everton odds

Thursday’s contest has no clear favorite. The bookmaker has written odds of 2.57 for the Eagles to win, 3.03 for a draw and 2.75 for the visitors to win. Should the referee end the game in a tie, a rematch would have to be played.

Betting tip – Everton to win

The Premier League doesn’t resume until next weekend, so we can expect both coaches to send proven players onto the pitch. After all, this is a very prestigious competition, the winner of which will secure participation in the Europa League group stage.

I expect a win for Everton, who would like to get back on the winning streak. Moreover, the home side will be missing key player Michael Olise, who has been one of the team’s main figures in recent matches. His absence will be significant.