Enzo Maresca has continued to play down talk of a Chelsea title push this season, but a win at Everton on Sunday could see the Blues move to the top of the standings.
Chelsea are the form team in the Premier League at present after winning each of their last five. The Blues continued their excellent form with a nervy 2-1 success over Brentford last Sunday.
Everton have rediscovered their defensive quality in recent weeks, and they come into this round after playing out a 0-0 draw at Arsenal last Saturday. That point means that the Toffees are three clear of the relegation places.
Odds
| Match Result | Odds |
|---|---|
| Everton | +450 |
| Draw | +325 |
| Chelsea | -162 |
Chelsea Have Won Once in Last Three Against Toffees
| Total | Everton | Chelsea | Draws | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Games | 68 | 13 | 32 | 23 |
| Premier League Games | 58 | 12 | 26 | 20 |
| Goals | 168 | 63 | 105 |
The head-to-head record makes for interesting reading this weekend, as Chelsea have won just once in their last three against Everton.
Although, their only win was a healthy 6-0 success in the latest meeting between the sides. Everton have won five of their last six home matches against the Blues.
🚨⚽ TIP: Under 2.75 Goals @ +106
Everton vs. Chelsea Key Stats
- Chelsea have won a Premier League-high number of games since the start of May, while also scoring more goals and more points than any side over that period.
- The Blues have earned 15 more points after 16 rounds this season than they had last term.
- Everton have kept the second-most clean sheets in the Premier League in 2024.
Everton Team News
James Garner is still sidelined with a lower back issue, and isn’t likely to return until January. Youssef Chermiti and Tim Iroegbunam are also missing this weekend.
Possible Lineup
Jordan Pickford (GK); Ashley Young, Jarrod Branthwaite, James Tarkowski, Vitaly Mykolenko, Oriel Mangala, Idrissa Gueye, Abdoulaye Doucoure, Jack Harrison, Dominic Calvert-Lewin, Iliman Ndiaye
Chelsea Team News
Marc Cucurella and Pedo Neto are both suspended this weekend, while Reece James and Wesley Fofana are out injured. The FA has provisionally suspended Mykhailo Mudryk following a failed drug test.
Possible Lineup
Robert Sanchez (GK); Malo Gusto, Tosin Adarabioyo, Levi Colwill, Renato Veiga, Moises Caicedo, Enzo Fernandez, Noni Madueke, Cole Palmer, Jadon Sancho, Nicolas Jackson
Everton vs. Chelsea Prediction
Chelsea have been very professional this season, and it is hard to agree with Maresca that the Blues aren’t in the title race.
A win for the visitors looks like a solid chance this Sunday, and that could see them go into Christmas Day as the league leaders.
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