Postmatch editorial

Neither side managed to pull the match clear

The final score was Crystal Palace 2-2 Everton. The draw was not the loudest pre-match angle, but the game never fully escaped its balance.

The late equaliser came from Jean-Philippe Mateta 77', which kept the game level at the finish.

The raw numbers were a little messier than the result: Crystal Palace led Total shots 21-13, even though the scoreboard went another way. Everton also shaded Corners 5-10.

Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Everton the favourite at 39.2% implied probability. That market lean missed.

Market check

Market result

Everton

39.2%

Miss
Key stats

Match numbers

Total shots

Crystal Palace

Crystal Palace

Everton

21

13

Corners

Everton

Crystal Palace

Everton

5

10

Shots on target

Crystal Palace

Crystal Palace

Everton

8

6