Everton vs Chelsea Prediction – Premier League Prediction & Betting Tips 22/12/2024
Everton vs Chelsea Premier League Prediction Match Details
The Premier League pre-Christmas will continue its action on Sunday as Everton is set to welcome title contender Chelsea to Goodison Park. Can Enzo Maresca’s men make it six wins in a row in the league to put more pressure on Liverpool?
Everton Preview & Form
Everton will come into this game knowing fully well that only three points separate them from the bottom three, albeit they hold a game in hand against Liverpool. Sean Dyche’s position will be under great scrutiny as he will be facing in-form Chelsea in the face of his new boss. However, the Toffees have only won one of their last five matches, with three of the games ending in a goalless stalemate. Their most recent match saw Sean Dyche’s men hold title-chasing Arsenal to a goalless draw at the Emirates Stadium, and this indicates how difficult they have been to defeat lately. Currently, Sean Dyche’s men sit 16th in the league standings with 15 points from their opening 15 matches and are just three points clear of the relegation zone.
Sean Dyche’s men have shown good signs when playing on their home soil in recent games, as they have remained unbeaten in their last five home games, although three of the games ended in a draw. The last home game saw the Toffees hammer Wolves 4-0, and this should boost their confidence of posing a big threat against the London club.
Chelsea Preview & Form
Chelsea has continued to prove to be a strong contender in the race for the 2024/25 Premier crown, as the Blues have won each of their eight matches in a row and are unbeaten in the last 11 games across all competitions. The terrifying form sees Enzo Maresca’s men sit just two points behind table topper Liverpool and can move to the top of the table on Sunday afternoon, albeit Liverpool facing Tottenham in the final match of round 17. Last weekend, the Blues secured a 2-1 success on their home soil against Brentford in the league and then followed it up by thrashing Shamrock Rovers 5-1 on Thursday night in the Europa Conference League.
The Blues have also been in hot form when playing away from their supporting fans, as Enzo Maresca’s men have won each of their last five away games across all competitions. Their most recent away games saw the Blues come back from two goals down to beat their London rivals Tottenham Hotspur 4-3. Chelsea’s attacking power has been incredible in the face of goals, having scored at least two goals in each of their last five away games, and Enzo Maresca will be hoping his side can build on this run to keep the pace on Liverpool.
Everton vs Chelsea Predicted Lineups
Everton Predicted Lineup (4-3-3): Pickford (GK); Young, Tarkowski, Branthwaite, Mykolenko; Mangala, Gueye, Doucoure; McNeil, Calvert-Lewin, Nidaye
Chelsea predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Sanchez; Gusto, Badiashile, Colwill, Cucurella; Caicedo, Fernandez; Madueke, Palmer, Sancho; Jackson
Everton vs Chelsea H2H Record (Last Five Games)
- Chelsea 6-0 Everton
- Everton 2-0 Chelsea
- Chelsea 2-2 Everton
- Everton 0-1 Chelsea
- Everton 1-0 Chelsea
Everton vs Chelsea Prediction Betting Tips
Considering their good performances in recent away games, we back Chelsea as the favorites to win this game. Nicolas Jackson has been in excellent goal-scoring form this season, and we expect him to be among the goal-scorers in this game.
