Everton vs Crystal Palace Match Preview

Everton will host Crystal Palace at Goodison Park in their second-to-last game of this season. 

Everton have collected 36 points from 36 games. They are a few places above the relegation zone and not yet safe. They were beaten in their last game against Brentford despite scoring first in that game. 

Everton will be without Townsend and Mina as they are injured while Branthwaite and Rondon are suspended due to a red card. Donny Van De Beek is questionable. Everton have won twice, drawn once and lost once out of the last four games played. 

Crystal Palace have collected 45 points from 36 games played and are in the mid-table. They have been not at all bad under Viera. Gallagher has improved a lot under Viera and this is a really good sign.

Crystal Palace have won two and drawn two out of the last four games played. They will be without Ferguson in this game. 

I really feel Everton would start this game strongly because it is a must-win game for them and Crystal Palace are under no pressure because they can't be relegated nor can they qualify for the European competitions. I fexpect Crystal Palace not to play with their best squad here, while Everton will use the best possible squad. My prediction for the game is Everton to lead at the break.