Enzo Maresca is again coming under a bit of pressure before the Blues welcome an improving Everton side to Stamford Bridge this weekend.
In midweek, Chelsea suffered a 2-1 UEFA Champions League loss to an Atalanta side that have underwhelmed in Serie A so far this season. That defeats means that the reigning world club champions are winless in their last four matches across all competitions.
Everton, meanwhile, begin the weekend sitting just a couple of points outside of the top four in the Premier League with a 3-0 hammering of Nottingham Forest last week making it four wins in their last five games for the Toffees.
AllSportsPeople brings you the latest tips and odds for this clash in the Premier League.
Chelsea vs. Everton Preview: Who Will Win?
From being on the cusp of being described as legitimate title challengers, Chelsea have now drifted outside of the top four after a very average run of form in which the worst of Maresca’s slow, low percentage football has been exposed.
Everton are as functional as any David Moyes side but they have an added effectiveness through Ndiaye and Grealish in the final third. That said, Moyes’ record away at the so-called ‘bigger sides’ leaves a lot to be desired and it presents an excellent opportunity for the hosts to get back on track.
Head-to-Head: Chelsea vs Everton
- The most recent clash between Chelsea and Everton came in April with Chelsea edging past Everton by a goal to nil, a few months after a goalless draw at Goodison Park.
- Those results last season now mean that Everton have only managed one victory against Chelsea in their last six clashes between the two sides.
- Overall, the two sides have met on 194 occasions with Chelsea having won 77 of those matches with the Evertonians coming out on top in 60 matches.
Chelsea vs. Everton: Form Guide
Chelsea – Last 5 matches (All competitions)
- Atalanta 2-1 Chelsea (UEFA Champions League)
- AFC Bournemouth 0-0 Chelsea (Premier League)
- Leeds United 3-1 Chelsea (Premier League)
- Chelsea 1-1 Arsenal (Premier League)
- Chelsea 3-0 Barcelona (UEFA Champions League)
Everton – Last 5 matches (All competitions)
- Everton 3-0 Nottingham Forest (Premier League)
- AFC Bournemouth 0-1 Everton (Premier League)
- Everton 1-4 Newcastle United (Premier League)
- Manchester United 0-1 Everton (Premier League)
- Everton 2-0 Fulham (Premier League)
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Chelsea vs. Everton Betting Tips
David Moyes will set his Everton side up cautiously, which might not be thrilling in tandem with Maresca's possession-based style.
Prediction: Chelsea 2-1 Everton (8.27 with Dafabet)
Chelsea vs. Everton Team News
Chelsea Team News
- Ecuador international defensive midfielder Moises Caicedo was sent off against Arsenal a couple of weeks ago and he is serving the final of his three-match ban against Everton this week.
- The hosts are also now set to be without striker Liam Delap for a prolonged period of time after the summer signing suffered a frustrating shoulder injury against Bournemouth.
- Romeo Lavia and Levi Colwill remain longer-term absentees for the hosts alongside former Las Palmas midfielder Dario Essugo due to injury.
Everton Team News
- Idrissa Gueye was sent off for a squabble with Michael Keane against Manchester United with the Senegal international set to return for this game from his suspension.
- As well as Gueye, his fellow midfielder Tim Iroegbunam has also been sidelined due to suspension for the hosts, leading to Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall playing deeper but that should now revert to Dewsbury-Hall playing in a more advanced role.
- Thierno Barry has begun to find some form of late but the summer signing, who joined from Villarreal, is now a bit of a doubt for this one due to a shoulder injury.
Chelsea vs. Everton Lineups: Predicted Starting XI’s
This is how we think these two sides will lineup at Stamford Bridge on Saturday.
Chelsea predicted lineup to play Everton
Chelsea (4-2-3-1)
Sanchez (GK) – Gusto, Chalobah, Badiashile, Cucurella – James, Fernandez – Neto, Palmer, Garnacho – Pedro
- Out: Colwill, Essugo, Lavia, Mudryk
- Doubtful: N/A
- Suspensions: Caicedo
Everton predicted lineup to play Chelsea
Everton (4-2-3-1)
Pickford (GK) – O’Brien, Keane, Tarkowski, Mykolenko – Garner, Gueye – Ndiaye, Dewsbury-Hall, Grealish – Barry
- Out: Coleman, Patterson, Rohl
- Doubtful: Barry
- Suspensions: N/A
Chelsea vs. Everton Betting Odds
- Chelsea to win: 1.67 with Dafabet
- Everton to win: 5.10
- Draw: 3.85
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How to watch: Chelsea vs. Everton Live Stream, TV Channel
Here’s all the key information for how to watch Chelsea vs. Everton.
- Date: Saturday, December 13
- Venue: Stamford Bridge, London, England
- Time: 8:30 p.m. IST
- TV/Stream: JioHotstar