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Predicted Crystal Palace XI @ Everton

Sat 22 Aug, 15:00EPL

● Predicted XI · Crystal Palace @ Everton
1
Henderson
26
Richards
34
Riad
3
Mingueza
2
Muñoz
8
Lerma
20
Wharton
3
Mitchell
10
Pino
11
Johnson
14
Mateta

Confidence rings appear once 20 fans have predicted.

Live. This XI updates as new predictions come in.

Crystal Palace predicted lineup vs EvertonEARLY CROWD

Crystal Palace are expected to line up in a 3-4-2-1 away at Everton in the EPL: D. Henderson in goal, a back three of C. Richards, C. Riad and Óscar Mingueza, and J. Mateta leading the line. This is the early crowd pick from 1 predictions, so it is not settled yet.

  1. GKD. Henderson
  2. CBC. Richards
  3. CBC. Riad
  4. CBÓscar Mingueza
  5. RMD. Muñoz
  6. CMJ. Lerma
  7. CMA. Wharton
  8. LMT. Mitchell
  9. CAMYeremy Pino
  10. CAMB. Johnson
  11. STJ. Mateta

Early crowd pick from 1 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· 6
  • Mingueza from Celta VigoFree agentJul '26
  • França from Vasco da GamaReturn from loanJun '26
  • Imray from West BromReturn from loanMay '26
  • Ozoh from DerbyReturn from loanMay '26
  • Esse from CoventryReturn from loanMay '26
  • Adaramola from Sheffield WednesdayReturn from loanMay '26
Out· 6
  • Goodman to DundeeLoanJul '26
  • Izquierdo to Crawley TownFree agentJul '26
  • Farquhar to BarnetFree agentJun '26
  • Guessand to Aston VillaReturn from loanJun '26
  • RodneyFree agentJun '26
  • Uche to GetafeReturn from loanJun '26
Formation tendency
3-4-2-1most-used · 19 of last 30
3-4-2-1
63%
3-4-3
33%
5-4-1
3%

Sets up with a back three in 97% of matches.

Last Season's Most Common Crystal Palace XI

Based on 60 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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Mateta scored 6 of 6 penalties in 2025/26.

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Crystal Palace fixtures

RECENT RESULTS
W
27 MayvsRayo Vallecano1–0UECL
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L
24 MayvsArsenal1–2EPL
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D
17 May@Brentford2–2EPL
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Stats & Facts

Crystal Palace

What is Crystal Palace's predicted lineup?
Crystal Palace are expected to line up in a 3-4-2-1 away at Everton in the EPL: D. Henderson in goal, a back three of C. Richards, C. Riad and Óscar Mingueza, and J. Mateta leading the line. This is the early crowd pick from 1 predictions, so it is not settled yet. Full XI (3-4-2-1): D. Henderson, C. Richards, C. Riad, Óscar Mingueza, D. Muñoz, J. Lerma, A. Wharton, T. Mitchell, Yeremy Pino, B. Johnson, J. Mateta.
Who started Crystal Palace's last match?
Crystal Palace's starting XI on 27 May 2026 in the UEFA Conference League (3-4-3): D. Henderson, J. Canvot, M. Lacroix, C. Riad, D. Munoz, A. Wharton, D. Kamada, T. Mitchell, I. Sarr, J. Mateta, Y. Pino.
What was Crystal Palace's last result?
Crystal Palace beat Rayo Vallecano 1–0 on 27 May 2026.
When did Crystal Palace last win?
Crystal Palace last won on 27 May 2026, beating Rayo Vallecano 1–0.
Who takes penalties for Crystal Palace?
J. Mateta is Crystal Palace's first choice penalty taker, with I. Sarr next in line. Mateta scored 6 of 6 penalties in the 2025/26 season.
Who has made the most starts for Crystal Palace in the 2025-26 season?
M. Lacroix leads with 54 starts for Crystal Palace across all competitions in the 2025-26 season.
What formation does Crystal Palace use most often?
Crystal Palace have used a 3-4-2-1 in 42 of their 60 matches in the 2025-26 season.
Which Crystal Palace goalkeeper has started the most in the 2025-26 season?
D. Henderson has made the most starts as goalkeeper for Crystal Palace in the 2025-26 season, starting 51 matches.
Which Crystal Palace defender has started the most in the 2025-26 season?
M. Lacroix has made the most starts as defender for Crystal Palace in the 2025-26 season, starting 54 matches.
Which Crystal Palace midfielder has started the most in the 2025-26 season?
A. Wharton has made the most starts as midfielder for Crystal Palace in the 2025-26 season, starting 44 matches.
Which Crystal Palace forward has started the most in the 2025-26 season?
I. Sarr has made the most starts as forward for Crystal Palace in the 2025-26 season, starting 39 matches.
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