Crystal Palace are riding high after a historic European triumph, but now it's time to shift focus back to Premier League survival mode. The Eagles secured their spot in the Conference League final by defeating Shakhtar Donetsk on Thursday, setting up a showdown with Rayo Vallecano later this month. However, domestic form has been a different story—three league games without a win have tempered the excitement from those continental heroics.

This Sunday at Selhurst Park, they face an Everton side equally hungry for points. David Moyes' Toffees are still chasing a European dream of their own, sitting just four points off the top six. Every match matters now, and both teams know the stakes are high.

History, however, leans heavily in Everton's favor. Crystal Palace have managed just one win in their last 22 league meetings with the Toffees. Even more telling, Everton have lost only twice in 16 away trips to Selhurst Park—a remarkable record that suggests this ground holds no fear for them.

But Palace have their own fortress mentality brewing. They're unbeaten in eight home games and have conceded just twice during that stretch. Everton, meanwhile, have developed a painful habit of late drama—they've conceded result-altering goals in the 90th minute in three consecutive matches. That's the kind of stat that keeps managers up at night.

Last time these two met, Everton edged a 2-1 win back in October 2025. Now, both sides are dealing with different pressures and personnel.

Oliver Glasner has no fresh injury concerns after the midweek semi-final, but expect rotation. The punishing schedule means key players like Adam Wharton and Jean-Philippe Mateta could get a breather. Eddie Nketiah, Evann Guessand, and Cheick Doucoure remain sidelined for the hosts. Glasner will lean on medical data before naming his lineup on Saturday.

For Everton, Idrissa Gana Gueye is out after failing to recover from a minor knock. Jack Grealish and Jarrad Branthwaite are longer-term absentees with foot and hamstring issues. Tim Iroegbunam and Merlin Röhl are pushing to keep their midfield spots. Up front, Thierno Barry is a strong candidate to start after scoring twice as a substitute against Manchester City last Monday.

Crystal Palace are prioritizing their European dream, but this league fixture is a chance to prove they can balance both ambitions. Everton, with their own European hopes alive, won't make it easy.