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Predicted Everton XI vs Crystal Palace

Sat 22 Aug, 15:00EPL

● Predicted XI · Everton vs Crystal Palace
1
Pickford
15
O'Brien
6
Tarkowski
32
Branthwaite
16
Mykolenko
22
Dewsbury-Hall
37
Garner
27
Gueye
7
Hackney
9
Beto
10
Ndiaye

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Everton predicted lineup vs Crystal PalaceEARLY CROWD

Everton are expected to line up in a 4-4-2 at home to Crystal Palace in the EPL: J. Pickford in goal, a back four of J. O'Brien, J. Tarkowski, J. Branthwaite and V. Mykolenko, and Beto and I. Ndiaye further forward. This is the early crowd pick from 8 predictions, so it is not settled yet.

  1. GKJ. Pickford
  2. RBJ. O'Brien
  3. CBJ. Tarkowski
  4. CBJ. Branthwaite
  5. LBV. Mykolenko
  6. RMK. Dewsbury-Hall
  7. CMJ. Garner
  8. CMI. Gueye
  9. LMH. Hackney
  10. STBeto
  11. STI. Ndiaye

Early crowd pick from 8 fan predictions, too few to call it settled. This is not a confirmed team sheet: official lineups are released 20 to 60 minutes before kick-off.

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In· 4
  • George from ChelseaTransferJul '26
  • Hackney from MiddlesbroughTransferJun '26
  • Campbell from Port ValeReturn from loanJun '26
  • Dixon from Stockport CountyReturn from loanMay '26
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  • Akarakiri to CagliariFree agentJul '26
  • Heath to Cambridge UnitedTransferJun '26
  • OnyangoFree agentJun '26
  • ColemanFree agentJun '26
  • Röhl to SC FreiburgReturn from loanJun '26
  • Okoronkwo to DoncasterFree agentJun '26
  • Grealish to Manchester CityReturn from loanJun '26
  • KeaneFree agentJun '26
Formation tendency
4-2-3-1most-used · 29 of last 30
4-2-3-1
97%
4-3-3
3%

Last Season's Most Common Everton XI

Based on 41 official matches last season

Players who have since left are flagged below. We switch to this season’s XI once enough matches are played.

The 11 players with the most starts across all official lineups last season.

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Ndiaye scored 2 of 2 penalties in 2025/26.

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Everton fixtures

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Stats & Facts

Everton

What is Everton's predicted lineup?
Everton are expected to line up in a 4-4-2 at home to Crystal Palace in the EPL: J. Pickford in goal, a back four of J. O'Brien, J. Tarkowski, J. Branthwaite and V. Mykolenko, and Beto and I. Ndiaye further forward. This is the early crowd pick from 8 predictions, so it is not settled yet. Full XI (4-4-2): J. Pickford, J. O'Brien, J. Tarkowski, J. Branthwaite, V. Mykolenko, K. Dewsbury-Hall, J. Garner, I. Gueye, H. Hackney, Beto, I. Ndiaye.
Who started Everton's last match?
Everton's starting XI on 24 May 2026 in the Premier League (4-2-3-1): J. Pickford, J. O'Brien, J. Tarkowski, M. Keane, V. Mykolenko, J. Garner, T. Iroegbunam, M. Rohl, I. Ndiaye, K. Dewsbury-Hall, T. Barry.
What was Everton's last result?
Everton lost to Tottenham 0–1 on 24 May 2026.
When did Everton last win?
Everton last won on 21 Mar 2026, beating Chelsea 3–0.
Who takes penalties for Everton?
I. Ndiaye is Everton's first choice penalty taker, with T. Barry next in line. Ndiaye scored 2 of 2 penalties in the 2025/26 season.
Who has made the most starts for Everton in the 2025-26 season?
J. Garner leads with 41 starts for Everton across all competitions in the 2025-26 season.
What formation does Everton use most often?
Everton have used a 4-2-3-1 in 39 of their 40 matches in the 2025-26 season.
Which Everton goalkeeper has started the most in the 2025-26 season?
J. Pickford has made the most starts as goalkeeper for Everton in the 2025-26 season, starting 39 matches.
Which Everton defender has started the most in the 2025-26 season?
J. Tarkowski has made the most starts as defender for Everton in the 2025-26 season, starting 40 matches.
Which Everton midfielder has started the most in the 2025-26 season?
J. Garner has made the most starts as midfielder for Everton in the 2025-26 season, starting 41 matches.
Which Everton forward has started the most in the 2025-26 season?
I. Ndiaye has made the most starts as forward for Everton in the 2025-26 season, starting 32 matches.
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