Everton vs Crystal Palace prediction & probabilities (2026-08-22)

Premier League

Everton vs Crystal Palace Cards

2026-08-22 · 15:00
Cards47.3%Over 3.5 cards
Best predictionOver 3.5 cards · 47.3%Close to a coin-flip, barely a lean. Calibrated, not a tip.
47%

model probability

ConvictionLean

Expert AI analysis

The model makes Over 3.5 cards at 47.3%, its strongest read on the Cards market. For context, Everton are favoured at 41.6%, a competitive game that shapes how this market plays out. Their last 5 meetings have averaged 3.0 goals a game. It is a calibrated model probability, graded out-of-sample, not a tip.

Cards (bookings)

Over 2.568.7%

Over 3.547.3%

Over 4.528.3%

Most cardsEverton 34.5% · Crystal Palace 43.5%

Bookings are a lower-liquidity market, so calibration matters most here, these are the model total-booking probabilities for Everton vs Crystal Palace. It tips Crystal Palace for the most cards.

In-depth analysis

41.6%Favoured: Everton
52.3%Both Teams to Score
47.3%Over 2.5 goals
47.3%Over 3.5 cards

Reading the match, Everton are favoured at 41.6%. Game state shapes this market, a side chasing the game tends to commit more.

We publish the model, not a sure thing. Calibration is our edge, not beating the market.

Model lenses

Different analytical lenses our model applies to the same calibrated data, not separate tipsters, and never a tip.

The CalibratorRaw model read: 47.3% on Cards, graded against real out-of-sample results, no odds attached.
The TacticianProjects a balanced game from the 47.3% over 2.5 read.
The ScoutEverton are the model’s pick on the result at 41.6%, context for how the goals may flow.
The RealistThis one sits near a coin-flip, the honest read is low conviction, no strong lean.

Match outlook

Everton41.6%

Draw27.7%

Crystal Palace30.7%

The model leans Everton to win. See the full prediction →

Key players

B

BetoEverton · 2.7 shots/90
To score 22.5%

E

Eddie NketiahCrystal Palace · 3.78 shots/90
To score 11.6%

Recent-form projection, a watch list, not a confirmed lineup.

Form & head-to-head

EvertonLDDLL
Crystal PalaceLDLDL

Last 5 meetings: Everton 3 · 2 draws · Crystal Palace 0 · 3.0 goals/game.

FAQ

How many cards in Everton vs Crystal Palace?
The model rates over 3.5 total cards at 47.3% for Everton vs Crystal Palace.

How is this probability calculated?
We fit a goals and markets model (Dixon-Coles plus an xG strength model and an ensemble) on real match data, then calibrate the output against out-of-sample results. It is a calibrated model probability, not an odds-derived tip.

Is this a betting tip?
No – these are calibrated model probabilities, graded against real results. We publish our full track record, including the misses, and never claim to beat the closing market.

Overall model accuracy

We don’t yet publish a graded Cards-specific track record, so this is our overall accuracy across every 1X2 call, graded out-of-sample, updated daily.

0.0097Calibration error (1X2)
47.7%Top-pick hit rate (1X2)
54,671Matches graded

Predictions & track record updated 28 Jul 2026. See the full, dated track record →

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