Two sides desperate for a Premier League victory do battle on Saturday as Everton host Crystal Palace at Goodison Park.
The Toffees and the Eagles are two of six sides yet to taste victory in the league in 2024/25.
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Everton Recent Form
Hapless Everton have won just one match so far this season and it came against Doncaster in the League Cup - a competition they have since been eliminated from by Southampton.
In the league, they have lost against Brighton, Tottenham, Bournemouth and Aston Villa and drew with Leicester.
The results against Bournemouth and Villa were particularly damaging as they lost 3-2 after being two goals up in both fixtures.
Everton Injury News
Everton will receive a huge boost this weekend as Jarrad Branthwaite is set to make his first appearance of the season after recovering from injury. He played 90 minutes for the under-21st recently and has been involved in full training.
Seamus Coleman, Youssef Chermiti and Armando Broja remain absent, but Nathan Patterson and Vitali Mykolenko are reaching full fitness to feature in the full-back spots.
Idrissa Gueye is back after a family bereavement.
Last Everton Lineup
Here's how Everton lined up against Leicester.
Crystal Palace Recent Form
Palace's two wins this season have also come in the League Cup as they are through to the Fourth Round after beating Norwich and QPR.
They haven't won in the league but have still performed better than Everton, with three draws against Chelsea, Leicester and Man Utd and losses against Brentford and West Ham. They are unbeaten in five in all competitions.
Crystal Palace Injury News
Matheus Franca and Chadi Riad are long-term absentees for Palace, while Cheick Doucoure won't feature until after the international break.
In more positive news, Trevoh Chalobah could be set for his debut after declaring himself fully fit for the weekend.
Last Crystal Palace Lineup
Here's how Palace lined up against Man Utd.
Everton vs Crystal Palace - who is the referee and VAR?
Referee: Andy Madley
Assistants: Nick Hopton, Blake Antrobus
Fourth official: Tony Harrington
VAR: Graham Scott
Assistant VAR: Simon Bennett
Everton - Player To Watch
Iliman Ndiaye has been one of Everton's better performers this season and scored the opening goal last week in the draw against Leicester.
Crystal Palace - Player To Watch
Eberechi Eze has five goal contributions in seven games in all competitions for Palace this season. His best form has come in the League Cup as he has two goals and two assists in two matches.
Everton vs Crystal Palace - Prediction
Everton just can't hold on to leads at the moment as they have scored first and failed to win in their last three Premier League games. Palace have proved a tough nut to crack but aren't exactly goal-happy themselves, so this one might be a draw.
Scoreline prediction - Everton 1-1 Crystal Palace
Everton vs Crystal Palace - Betting Tips
Under 2.5 Goals Scored
- In four of Everton's last six home games, there has been under three goals scored
- In four of Crystal Palace's last six away games, there has been under three goals scored
