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Crystal Palace 2-2 Everton: Both Teams Got What They Earned

Crystal Palace 2-2 Everton (xG: 2.7-1.4). The numbers match the result.

2 - 2
xG: 2.7 - 1.4
Crystal PalacexG 2.66 β†’ 2 goals
0.66 xG left on the table
EvertonxG 1.44 β†’ 2 goals
CURSD Verdict
Crystal Palace
-14
Fair 😐
Everton
+14
Fair 😐
May 10, 2026

CURSD Match Report: Crystal Palace 😐 Fair (-14) | Everton 😐 Fair (+14)

Crystal Palace created 2.66 xG. Everton created 1.44 xG. The scoreboard read 2-2. The result broadly matches the underlying play.

The Data

StatCrystal PalaceEverton
xG2.661.44
Goals22
Shots (on target)21 (8)13 (6)
Shots inside box1510
Possession59%41%
Corners510
GK saves56
Fouls513
Cards (Y/R)0/02/0

Key Events

6' Goal - J. Tarkowski (Everton)

34' Goal - I. Sarr (Crystal Palace)

47' Goal - Beto (assist: J. Tarkowski) (Everton)

77' Goal - J. Mateta (Crystal Palace)

Verdict

- Crystal Palace created 2.66 xG, scored 2 - Everton created 1.44 xG, scored 2 - Everton GK made 6 saves - Crystal Palace GK made 5 saves

CURSD Match Score: Crystal Palace -14 (Fair) | Everton +14 (Fair)

Neither team was significantly lucky or unlucky. The result reflects the balance of play.

Match Stats

Crystal PalaceEverton
2Goals2
2.7xG1.4
21Shots13
59%Possession41%
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