BETTING GUIDE: Chelsea Vs Everton, match preview, team news and betting tip
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This fixture has heavily favoured Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. The Blues are unbeaten in their last 30 home league meetings with Everton (17 wins, 13 draws), making this their longest home unbeaten run against any opponent in club history
Chelsea return to Stamford Bridge seeking a much-needed response as they host an in-form Everton side in a Premier League clash with significant implications for both teams’ ambitions.
The Blues enter the weekend sitting fifth with 25 points from 15 matches (7 wins, 4 draws, 4 losses), but their recent slump has threatened to derail their early-season progress.
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A win is essential to keep pace with the top four and prevent the gap to league leaders Arsenal from widening beyond the current eight-point margin.
Everton arrive at Stamford Bridge in an unfamiliar but encouraging position - seventh place, just one point behind Chelsea, and only two points shy of the Champions League spots.
The Toffees, revitalized under David Moyes, have exceeded expectations this season and now harbour realistic hopes of European qualification, something that was unthinkable in recent years spent battling relegation.
Chelsea’s midweek Champions League disappointment, a 2–1 defeat away to Atalanta after taking an early lead, has intensified pressure on Enzo Maresca’s side.
The Blues have failed to win any of their last four matches in all competitions (LDLD), with their league form particularly worrying: a 3–1 defeat to Leeds, a frustrating 0–0 stalemate at Bournemouth, and a 1–1 draw against Arsenal despite leading for long spells.
These dropped points at home have been costly - Chelsea have lost more points from winning positions at Stamford Bridge than any side in the league this season.
Meanwhile, Everton are flying. They have collected four wins from their last five Premier League matches, keeping clean sheets in all four victories. Their 3–0 win over Nottingham Forest last time out showcased their discipline, directness, and newfound confidence. Their only recent setback was a heavy 4–1 loss to Newcastle, but their response since then has been emphatic.
Chelsea’s form over their last six matches in all competitions reads (WWDLDL), reflecting a team struggling to find rhythm, especially in the final third and in game management. Their last three Premier League outings have produced only two goals, and their inability to kill games has been costly.
Everton’s last six (DWWLWW) highlight their defensive solidity and ruthless efficiency in transition. With just eight goals conceded in seven away league games, they are one of the toughest travelling sides in the division.
Historically, however, this fixture has heavily favoured Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. The Blues are unbeaten in their last 30 home league meetings with Everton (17 wins, 13 draws), making this their longest home unbeaten run against any opponent in club history. Everton have not won a league match at Stamford Bridge since 1994.
Chelsea are still navigating injury and suspension issues. Moisés Caicedo serves the final match of his suspension, while Levi Colwill, Romeo Lavia, Liam Delap and Dario Essugo remain unavailable. Wesley Fofana, who suffered an eye injury midweek, is being assessed but could feature.
Cole Palmer - Chelsea’s key creative outlet - is expected to return to the starting lineup after being rested in Europe. Reece James, having just returned from injury and playing 90 minutes midweek, may drop to the bench.
Maresca is expected to retain his 4-2-3-1 setup, with Enzo Fernández likely dropping deeper if Palmer starts.
Everton will be without Jarrad Branthwaite and Seamus Coleman, while Merlin Rohl also remains sidelined.
However, Moyes is boosted by the return of Idrissa Gueye and Tim Iroegbunam from suspension.
Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, who has scored three goals in his last four matches, continues to be a key figure in Everton’s midfield fluidity.
Thierno Barry, who scored last weekend despite a shoulder scare, is expected to feature.
Moyes’s structure - a compact 4-2-3-1 that becomes a disciplined 4-4-2 out of possession - has made Everton extremely difficult to break down, especially away from home.
Tactically, Chelsea will dominate the ball as they typically do under Maresca’s positional play model.
They will look to control central zones through Fernández and Santos while relying on Palmer’s creativity in the half-spaces. Wide overloads through Garnacho or Estevão may be used to drag Everton’s block out of shape. However, Chelsea’s defensive transitions remain a concern - Everton’s counter-attacking threat, especially through Ndiaye, Dewsbury-Hall and Grealish, poses real danger.
Everton will defend with a compact mid-block that shifts into a deeper 4-4-2 when necessary. Their priority will be to deny Chelsea central progression and force them wide, where Tarkowski and Keane excel at defending crosses. In possession, the Toffees prefer quick vertical play, exploiting spaces behind Chelsea’s advanced fullbacks.
Their ability to remain compact, grind out territory, and capitalize on moments of imprecision from Chelsea makes them dangerou
Chelsea’s home form has been mixed, with three wins from seven league matches, two draws and two defeats. They have conceded six of their seven home goals in second halves, often due to lapses in concentration. Everton’s away form has been impressive: three wins from seven, with their last two away matches resulting in 1–0 victories. Only two teams in the league have conceded fewer away goals than Everton.
Head-to-head meetings between the clubs have traditionally been tight affairs. The last five fixtures show two Chelsea wins, two draws and one Everton win. Their last meeting at Stamford Bridge ended 1–0 to Chelsea. Eight of the last ten matches between the sides have produced under 2.5 goals, signalling the likelihood of another low-scoring affair.
Key Pointers;
Chelsea have dropped the most home points from winning positions this season.
Everton’s last four away games have all ended under 2.5 goals.
Everton have kept two straight away clean sheets, both 1–0 wins.
Chelsea are winless in their last three Premier League matches.
Everton have kept two successive away league clean sheets, winning each game 1-0.
With Chelsea struggling for fluency and Everton performing with discipline and confidence, this clash has the makings of another tight, cagey encounter.
Chelsea will dominate possession, but Everton’s compactness and sharp transitions should ensure they remain competitive throughout. Given recent trends, a low-scoring match is highly likely.
Prediction; BTTS – Yes
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