Everton begin their Premier League campaign at home against Crystal Palace in a match that looks tightly contested on paper. Both sides finished last season with similar mid-table profiles, and the pre-season form suggests neither team has made a decisive leap. The Toffees will rely on the familiar atmosphere of their new stadium to impose a physically intense game, while the Eagles, under Oliver Glasner, typically build patiently through midfield.

Tactically, expect Everton to press high with their front two, while Palace will look to exploit transitions through Eberechi Eze and Michael Olise. The model's probability distribution assigns a moderate edge to the 'under' goal market, but does not view any side as having a dominant win expectancy. These odds are indicative only and betting outcomes remain uncertain.