Chelsea FC vs Everton FC, English Premier League 2025-26, Today Match Prediction

Chelsea FC vs Everton FC Match Prediction & Analysis

After a few setbacks across competitions, Chelsea step into Saturday’s 8:30 PM clash at Stamford Bridge under a touch of pressure. Everton, meanwhile, arrive with momentum after back-to-back Premier League wins and will fancy extending their run. The Blues, though, will be just as eager to snap out of their slump and rediscover their winning rhythm.

Current Standings: Just a single point separates fifth-placed Chelsea on 25 points from seventh-placed Everton, adding an extra edge to this already intriguing showdown.

Head-to-Head Record: With 30 wins in 66 games, it's Chelsea that holds a massive advantage in this rivalry, which has produced 22 draws.  

TEAMS PREVIEW

Chelsea FC Preview

December has been unforgiving for the Blues, who are winless in three outings so far—a 3-1 setback to Leeds, a frustrating 0-0 draw with Bournemouth, and a morale-denting 2-1 Champions League loss to Atalanta. The league setbacks will sting most for Chelsea fans, with the Blues now eight points adrift of leaders Arsenal. 

But there’s a glimmer of optimism: Cole Palmer, sidelined for over a month or so, finally started since August against Bournemouth and, despite missing the midweek Atalanta clash, is expected to feature this weekend. And no one knows better than Maresca just how vital his presence is to this side even though they failed to score with him in the XI versus Bournemouth. 

Stats that matter 

1. It was the first time in 14 Premier League games that Chelsea failed to score.
2. Chelsea have lost more points (8) from winning positions than any other side at home this season in the league.
3. The Blues have kept clean sheets in their last three matches against Everton. 

Team News 

Chelsea will also be without star striker Liam Delap, who suffered a shoulder injury against Bournemouth and is ruled out for Saturday. Adding to their troubles, Moisés Caicedo remains unavailable as he serves the final game of his three-match suspension.

Chelsea Probable XI - Sanchez (GL); Marc Cucurella, Fofana, Trevoh Chalobah, Gusto (Defenders); Palmer, James, Enzo Fernandez (Midfielders);  Garnacho, Neto, Joao Pedro.

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In stark contrast to Chelsea’s struggles, Everton are riding a strong wave of form with four wins in their last five league games—Newcastle’s 4-1 thumping being the lone setback. In the meantime, their latest 3-0 triumph over Nottingham was their biggest win of the season, powered by goals from Thierno Barry, Dewsbury-Hall, and a helping own goal. 

For Barry, it was extra special as he finally netted his first Everton goal after 16 appearances. The victory keeps Moyes’ side firmly in the European mix, though the manager admitted they’re still growing into a team capable of winning week in, week out.

Stats that matter 

1. Dewsbury-Hall now has three goals in the last four Premier League matches.
2. The last four league wins of Everton have all been clean sheets.
3. David Moyes is winless in all of his 20 of his away league games against Chelsea.

Team News 

Apart from their long-term absentees, Everton have no fresh injury worries. Idrissa Gueye is back from suspension, though there’s a chance Moyes may still start him on the bench for Saturday’s clash.

Everton Probable XI - Pickford (GK); O’Brien, Tarkowski, Keane, Mykolenko (Defenders); Alcaraz, Dewsbury Hall, Garner (Midfielders) ; Ndiaye, Barry, Grealish (Forwards). 

CHELSEA FC vs EVERTON FC
Winning Prediction

Everton arrive in better form and with a defence that’s been tough to crack, while Chelsea limp in searching for a first win in weeks. Yet history tilts the other way—the Blues haven’t lost to Everton at Stamford Bridge in 30 games and have kept three straight clean sheets in this fixture. With form and tradition pulling in opposite directions, this one feels too close to call, making a draw the sensible pick. 

We predict a draw (1-1)

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