Crystal Palace and Everton meet at Selhurst Park, in a match for the 1st round of the Premier League. The record of direct confrontations in this stadium is favorable to the visiting team, which in the last 5 matches won 2 and drew 3. But the last time these two teams met in this stadium was on 27‑04-2019, for the Premier League, which ended in a draw for (0-0). Particular attention is needed for the home / away condition, since both teams have significantly different results at home and abroad.
Crystal Palace :
The home team makes its premiere in this edition of the event after finishing last season in 12th position. This is a team that curiously has been stronger as a visitor than in their home matches, since in the last 30 matches they have recorded 7 wins, 3 draws and 5 losses as a visitor; against 6 wins, 3 draws and 6 losses in his stadium. In the last game he played, for Friendly, he lost to Hertha BSC at home by (0-4). In its last 10 home games Crystal Palace records 4 wins, 2 draws and 4 losses. The team allowed goals to the opponent in 8 of the last 10 games, so there are defensive processes that need improvement.
Crystal Palace comes to this game with little motivation, after a 0-4 loss in a friendly against Hertha. The house team generally acts in a tactical system in 4-4-2, favoring rapid transitions, mainly through the wings. In this tactical scheme, the two men responsible for launching panic in the rival defense are Benteke and Zaha. It should be noted that when you invest in the offensive process, you generally do so through the left flank, taking advantage of the depth offered by the lateral van Aanholt. The Crystal Palace coach must have all the players at his disposal.
Everton :
This is the first game in this edition of the away team competition, which finished the previous edition in the 8th position. This is a stronger team with the support of his fans, since in the last 30 games he has 4 wins, 6 draws and 5 losses as a visitor, with 15 goals scored and 14 suffered; against 8 wins, 3 draws and 4 losses in his stadium, with 24 goals scored and 16 suffered. The team comes to this match after a draw away with Werder Bremen for (0-0). In the last 10 games played as a visitor for all competitions, Everton won 2, drew 5 and lost 3. The defense has been strong and only suffered goals in 3 of the last 10 matches.
Everton enters this match after a 0-0 draw against Werder Bremen. One of the great capabilities of the visiting team is the ability to respond strongly in a disadvantageous situation, since most of the time it gives a good response. Everton has some difficulties in aerial football, given the short stature of its players. He is expected to play in a 4-4-2, in which the two most advanced pieces are Tosun and Sigurdsson. The Everton coach must have all the players available for this first round.
