The Matchday 17 Premier League clash between Everton and Chelsea will take place on December 22 at Goodison Park in Liverpool. Everton vs. Chelsea: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Referee: Chris Kavanagh (England)
Matches – 11 (Premier League, 2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 60;
Average yellow cards per match – 5.5;
Red cards shown – 4;
Average fouls per match – 21;
Penalties – 18%.
Predicted lineups for Everton vs. Chelsea
Everton (4-4-2): Jordan Pickford – Seamus Coleman, Michael Keane, James Tarkowski, Vitaliy Mykolenko – Andros Townsend, Abdoulaye Doucoure, Allan, Demarai Gray – Dominic Calvert-Lewin, Richarlison.
Chelsea (3-4-3): Kepa Arrizabalaga – Thiago Silva, Kalidou Koulibaly, Reece James – Cesar Azpilicueta, N'Golo Kante, Jorginho, Ben Chilwell – Mason Mount, Kai Havertz, Romelu Lukaku.
Everton
In their last match, Everton secured a 2-1 victory at home against West Ham United. This win marked their third consecutive home victory in the Premier League, showing a strong form at Goodison Park. Everton has been solid defensively, conceding only three goals in their last five home matches. Currently, they sit comfortably in the mid-table with aspirations of climbing higher.
- The team has not lost in regular time in their last 6 home matches in the Premier League (4 wins, 2 draws).
- Everton has scored at least two goals in 4 of their last 5 home games in the league.
- The number "2" has appeared in the scoreline at the end of regular time in 3 of Everton's last 5 home matches in the Premier League.
Chelsea
Chelsea comes into this game after a 3-2 away win against Leicester City. This victory extended their unbeaten run to five matches in the Premier League, with the team showing resilience on the road. Chelsea has been prolific in attack, scoring at least two goals in each of their last four away games. They are currently in the top four, aiming to maintain their position in the Champions League spots.
- The team has not lost in regular time in their last 5 away matches in the Premier League (3 wins, 2 draws).
- At least three goals have been scored in 90 minutes in 4 of Chelsea's last 5 away games in the league.
- Both teams have scored in 4 of Chelsea's last 5 away matches in the Premier League.
Everton vs. Chelsea: Match Prediction
Everton has been impressive at home, with a solid defensive record, while Chelsea has shown attacking prowess on the road. This match promises to be a competitive encounter, with both teams having the potential to score. However, given Everton's strong home form and Chelsea's attacking capabilities, this could be a closely contested game.
Considering all factors, I predict a balanced match with both teams finding the net. My prediction: Both teams to score
