Everton FC vs Chelsea FC, English Premier League 2024-25, Today Match Prediction

Everton FC vs Chelsea FC Match Prediction & Analysis

Everton missed the Merseyside Derby and so did Doucoure, when he spurned a great opportunity to give his side the lead in the opening minutes of the game against Arsenal. The midfielder was played through but was then lost in thought, for when he took the shot it was cleverly blocked by Gabriel. The England No.1 was called in action on numerous occasions, and Pickford rightly delivered. Everton who currently find themselves languishing at the bottom of the table will be the happier of the two, leaving the Emirates with a hard fought point. 

Chelsea benefited from Liverpool’s lost points and will credit Fulham for that. The Blues are now 2 points off the Merseyside team, although having played one game more. Maresca discredited any hopes of winning the title. But the statistics are proving otherwise. Chelsea have now won their seventh game in a row, with Brentford being the latest team to fall prey. Marc Cucurella scored his first goal since May 2022. He nodded in from Madueke’s exquisite cross that sent Stamford Bridge into raptures. 

But the Spaniard ended his night in dismal fashion, after picking up his second yellow card after shoving Shade - in what was a nervy finale. But Senegalese star Nickolas Jackson fired away to seal Chelsea’s victory, and his ninth goal of the season. With Chelsea’s star studded squad, lack of injuries, great form - could easily propel them to the top of the table by the end of the weekend. 

Head to Head  Record: Both teams have played each other 64 times. Everton has won 14 games, Chelsea has won 29 games, with 21 draws being played out. 

Current Standings : Everton currently sit on 16th position, 3 points clear from safety. Chelsea are cruising in 2nd with 34 points, 3 points from leading the league. 

TEAMS PREVIEW

Everton FC Preview

Goodison Park is known as the fortress for a reason. Big teams are made to pay the price on the blue side of Merseyside. The Toffees will surely miss that place once they relocate to a new stadium next season. At home, the Toffees have now won 5 of their last 6 Premier League games against the Blues, losing just one. It previously took Everton 17 games against the Blues to reach that feat against Chelsea - drawing 4 and losing 8. Sean Dyche likes his team set up tight and compact at the back. No wonder Everton have experienced the most number of 0-0 draws this season (4). That is more than any other side this season, and Everton’s most in a single campaign (4), since Leicester defied all odds to win the Premier League title. 

Keeping it Clean

Only noisy neighbours on the red side have kept more clean sheets than the Toffees this season (7). Everton’s 6 clean sheets can be credited to a well drilled backline of Tarkowski and youngster Branthwaite, who has been in demand. England No.1 Jordan Pickford deserves a big piece of that pie for keeping opponents at bay. The Englishman has now made 948 total saves in the Premier League. The one factor that eludes Everton is their striking abilities. 

Dyche’s men have failed to score on 8 different occasions - the most by any Premier League team. They face a team with quite contrary stats in Chelsea - who possess the best attacking firepower, scoring in 15 different games out of 16. Apart from Everton’s dismal start at Goodison park where they lost 2 home games, they have now gone unbeaten in 5 - winning two and drawing 3, and in doing so kept 3 clean sheets.

Injury - Chermiti, Iroegbunam and Garner are all out injured. 

Everton Probable 11 - Pickford (GK), Young, Tarkowski, Branthwaite, Mykolenko (DEF), Mangala, Gueye, Doucoure (MID), Harrison, Ndiaye, Calvert-Lewin (FWD).

Chelsea FC Preview

Everton had a night to forget the last time these two teams took centre stage at Stamford Bridge. Chelsea annihilated the Toffees 6-0 in that game under Pochettino. The story here could be the same with the attacking abilities the London club has at their disposal. The Blues have enjoyed life in the Premier League since the start of May - scoring the most goals (51), winning most games (15) and in doing so, earning the most points (49) than any other side in the competition. Chelsea last dropped points on the 10th of November. Ever since, they’ve been cruising - winning their last 5 Premier League games. 

The Blues have been a force to reckon with, not just at home but away from it as well. They’ve blown teams away on their home soil, picking up points left right and centre. The Blues have won the most away games (6), amassing 19 points in the process and scoring a solid 23 goals. Only Liverpool’s past team (26) and Man City’s past squad (25) have scored more than Chelsea’s 23 goals after 8 away games. Maresca has held himself to high standards, sometimes matching Liverpool and Man City’s numbers, or sometimes even superseding them. Chelsea will be top of the table if they beat Everton, since Liverpool play after. 

Player to watch out for

Chelsea’s Cole Palmer turns to gold whatever he touches. The Englishman has now been involved in over hundred attempts in the league this season with 57 shots and 44 chances created. He becomes the only player to achieve that feat this season. He possesses 33 goals and 17 assists and could easily record his 50th if he scores or assists against Everton. Only Erling Haaland, Andrew Cole, Salah have had 50+ goal involvements in their first 50 Premier League games for a club. Palmer could become the fourth player to do so. 

Injury - Kellyman, James, Fofana and Mudryk are all out injured. 

Chelsea Probable 11 - Sanchez (GK), Caicedo, Badiashile, Colwill, Cucurella (DEF), Lavia, Fernandez, Neto, Palmer, Sancho (MID), Jackson (FWD).

EVERTON FC vs CHELSEA FC
Winning Prediction

Chelsea, with momentum and a fit squad, are strong favorites against Everton. Their attacking duo, Palmer and Jackson, are in top form and could easily breach Everton's defense. Maresca's side is dreaming big, and a title challenge is a real possibility.

Chelsea to Win (0-2)

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