Everton vs Chelsea

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Chelsea vs Everton
Dec 13, 2025 3:00 pm
2 - 0

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Match details

Match: Chelsea - Everton

Tournament: Premier League - Regular Season - 16

Kick-off: December 13 2025, 15:00 GMT

Stadium: Stamford Bridge

Confirmed lineups

Chelsea (4-2-3-1)
  • Goalkeeper: Robert Sánchez
  • Defenders: M. Gusto, W. Fofana, T. Chalobah, Marc Cucurella
  • Midfielders: R. James, E. Fernández, Pedro Neto
  • Forwards: C. Palmer, A. Garnacho, João Pedro
Everton (4-2-3-1)
  • Goalkeeper: J. Pickford
  • Defenders: J. O'Brien, J. Tarkowski, M. Keane, V. Mykolenko
  • Midfielders: J. Garner, I. Gueye, I. Ndiaye
  • Forwards: K. Dewsbury-Hall, J. Grealish, T. Barry

Missing players

Chelsea: The team will be without M. Caicedo due to a red card and L. Colwill, L. Delap, Dário Essugo, R. Lavia, and M. Mudryk who are all sidelined with injuries or suspensions.

Everton: Everton's lineup will miss J. Branthwaite, S. Coleman, and M. Röhl who are dealing with injuries, along with T. Barry who is injured.

Match background

This match features two closely ranked teams, with Chelsea sitting in 5th place on 25 points and Everton just behind in 7th with 24 points. Both teams are vying for a European spot, making this encounter crucial for their aspirations.

Recent form

Chelsea: The team has had a mixed recent form with a sequence of draws and a win, showing some inconsistency. Their total record for the season is 7 wins, 4 draws, and 4 losses with 25 goals scored and 15 conceded.

Everton: Everton has enjoyed a good run recently, winning two out of their last four matches. Their season record stands at 7 wins, 3 draws, and 5 losses, with 18 goals scored and 17 conceded, indicating a balanced but competitive performance.

Head-to-head record

  • April 26 2025: Chelsea 1-0 Everton
  • December 22 2024: Everton 0-0 Chelsea
  • April 15 2024: Chelsea 6-0 Everton
  • December 10 2023: Everton 2-0 Chelsea
  • March 18 2023: Chelsea 2-2 Everton

Prediction

Given the current form and head-to-head history, Chelsea is slightly favored, but a tight contest is expected. Betting tip: Double Chance - Chelsea or Draw.

Betting tipDouble Chance - Chelsea or Draw.
Everton vs Chelsea
Mar 21, 2026 5:30 pm
3 - 0

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Match details

Match: Everton - Chelsea
Tournament: Premier League - Regular Season - 31
Kick-off: March 21 2026, 17:30 GMT
Stadium: Hill Dickinson Stadium

Confirmed lineups

Everton (4-2-3-1)
  • Goalkeeper: J. Pickford
  • Defenders: J. O'Brien, J. Tarkowski, M. Keane, V. Mykolenko
  • Midfielders: J. Garner, I. Gueye, D. McNeil, K. Dewsbury-Hall
  • Forwards: I. Ndiaye, Beto
Chelsea (4-2-3-1)
  • Goalkeeper: Robert Sánchez
  • Defenders: M. Gusto, W. Fofana, J. Hato, Marc Cucurella
  • Midfielders: R. Lavia, M. Caicedo, C. Palmer, E. Fernández
  • Forwards: Pedro Neto, João Pedro

Missing players

Everton will be without C. Alcaraz due to injury, along with Tyrique George who is on loan, J. Grealish with a foot injury, J. Branthwaite for injury reasons, and J. Tarkowski, who is also injured.

Chelsea faces several absences, including T. Chalobah due to an ankle injury, L. Colwill with a knee injury, R. James suffering from a hamstring injury, F. Jörgensen sidelined with a groin injury, M. Mudryk who is suspended, and J. Bynoe-Gittens due to a muscle injury.

Match background

This encounter sees Everton positioned 9th in the Premier League table with 43 points, while Chelsea sits 6th with 48 points. Both teams are looking to solidify their standings with Everton eager to climb higher and Chelsea battling for European competition.

Recent form

Everton's recent form has been mixed, with their last four matches resulting in a loss, a win, another win, and then another loss. They will aim to bounce back on home soil after their inconsistencies.

Chelsea has also struggled recently, recording a loss, a win, a loss, and a draw in their last four outings. They will be looking to turn their fortunes around and regain momentum in this vital away clash.

Head-to-head record

  • December 13 2025: Chelsea 2 - 0 Everton
  • April 26 2025: Chelsea 1 - 0 Everton
  • December 22 2024: Everton 0 - 0 Chelsea
  • April 15 2024: Chelsea 6 - 0 Everton
  • December 10 2023: Everton 2 - 0 Chelsea

Prediction

This match is expected to be fiercely contested, with both teams under pressure to secure points. Considering their home advantage and Chelsea's injury woes, a draw seems likely.

Betting tip: Double Chance - Everton or Draw.
Betting tipDouble Chance - Everton or Draw.