Crystal Palace v Everton

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The third round of this season's FA Cup commences on Thursday night in what is an all-Premier League affair between Crystal Palace and Everton with both sides looking to set aside disappointing results of late in the English top flight for this cup-tie in the nation's capital at Selhurst Park with Crystal Palace looking to build upon their recent 3-1 home win against Brentford, while Everton look to avoid a fifth defeat in all competitions.

Under-fire Crystal Palace manager, Roy Hodgson, will have been both relieved and impressed by his side's 3-1 victory over Brentford in the Premier League and he'll no doubt be demanding a repeat of this performance when they play host to Everton in the third round of the FA Cup on Thursday night.

Palace had previously endured a dismal eight-match winless run in all competitions which consisted of three draws but also five defeats as well, so although they recorded a win last time out, The Eagles look far from a guaranteed result here in the cup.

However, the goals market appeals here for this upcoming FA Cup tie as no fewer than eight of Crystal Palace's last nine games in all competitions have resulted with both teams scoring and indeed this trend looks set to continue at Selhurst Park as well.

Everton slumped to a fourth defeat on the trot in all competitions when they were dealt a heavy and comprehensive 3-0 loss away from home at Wolves in the Premier League which followed previous losses at the hands of Fulham (in the League Cup), Tottenham and Manchester City, so they too may struggle to gain the upper hand in this upcoming cup tie at Selhurst Park.

Despite these four defeats on the trot though, it's interesting to note that Everton at least managed to hit the back of the net in three of these four losses and together with their recent revival in the Premier League under manager, Sean Dyche, The Toffees at least look likely to score against an equally struggling Crystal Palace outfit here.

Results away from home further underline Everton's potential threat in front of goal as the merseyside visitors have lost just three of their previous 11 outings on the road in all competitions which also includes picking up seven wins while six of these 11 away games have also resulted in both teams scoring as well.

Crystal Palace v Everton Verdict

The previous meeting between Crystal Palace and Everton resulted in an entertaining 3-2 win away from home for Everton in the Premier League in mid-November so Palace will be keen to turn the tables on the visitors in this clash.

Both sides will also be keen to put this tie to bed so goals for both teams looks likely.

Therefore, our main bet will be BTTS Yes @ 1.90

Other side bets worth considering:

Draw @ 3.20

Correct Score: 1-1 @ 6.00