The Matchday 34 Premier League clash between Chelsea and Everton will take place on April 26 at Stamford Bridge in London. Chelsea vs. Everton: prediction, betting odds, statistics.
Chelsea
The Londoners are unbeaten in their last four Premier League matches. During this run, they defeated Tottenham (1-0) and Fulham (2-1), and drew with Brentford (0-0) and Ipswich (2-2). Enzo Maresca's side is in sixth place, just two points behind Newcastle, who occupy the fifth spot in the Champions League zone.
- In their last seven Premier League games, the Londoners have suffered only one defeat (4 wins and 2 draws).
- No more than three goals have been scored in 8 of Chelsea's last 10 league matches.
- The club has not won the first half in their last six Premier League games (3 draws and 3 losses).
Predicted lineup for Chelsea (4-3-3)
Robert Sanchez – Reece James, Levi Colwill, Marc Cucurella, Trevoh Chalobah – Enzo Fernandez, Moises Caicedo, Cole Palmer – Noni Madueke, Pedro Neto, Nicolas Jackson.
Forward Mykhailo Mudryk continues to serve a suspension due to a failed doping test. Defender Wesley Fofana, forward Marc Guehi, and midfielder Omari Kellyman are out injured.
Everton
In the last round, the Liverpool side hosted Manchester City but could not secure points against the in-form opponent, conceding two goals in the final 10 minutes (0-2). Notably, the team has secured only one win in their last eight league matches (5 draws and 2 losses). David Moyes' side is in 13th place in the standings and has already secured their Premier League status for next season, with a 17-point gap from the relegation zone.
- The club has not lost in 11 of their last 13 league matches (5 wins and 6 draws).
- No more than two goals have been scored in Everton's last seven Premier League games.
- The Liverpool side has not scored more than one goal in their last seven Premier League matches.
Predicted lineup for Everton (4-2-3-1)
Jordan Pickford – Vitaliy Mykolenko, Jake O'Brien, James Tarkowski, Jarrad Branthwaite – Idrissa Gueye, Abdoulaye Doucouré – James Garner, Jack Harrison, Iliman Ndiaye – Armando Broja.
Midfielders Jesper Lindstrøm and Orel Mangala, as well as forward Dominic Calvert-Lewin, will miss the match due to injuries. Forward Armando Broja will not play due to loan agreement conditions.
Referee
Chris Kavanagh (England)
Matches – 22 (Premier League, 2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 103;
Average yellow cards per match – 4.7;
Red cards shown – 5;
Average fouls per match – 21;
Penalties – 14%.
Chelsea vs. Everton: Match Prediction
In the upcoming match, the key factor will be the tournament motivation that the Londoners have, which the Liverpool side lacks. David Moyes' team will not drop below 17th place in the standings, nor are they threatened with a top-10 finish. The team scores and wins sparingly, and it is unlikely they will take points from the Londoners, who are fighting for a top-five finish.
Chelsea is strong at home this season, having suffered only two defeats in 16 league matches (9 wins and 5 draws). Additionally, the Londoners have won 5 of their last 6 home games in the Premier League (1 draw). Furthermore, the capital club has not lost to Everton at home in the last 29 consecutive Premier League meetings (16 wins and 13 draws).
My prediction – Chelsea to win
