Chelsea welcome Everton to Stamford Bridge this weekend, in a clash where both sides are separated by just a single point in the table.
Kick-off is set for 3:00 PM on Saturday, and with both teams eyeing a surge into the European places, the stakes are high. Chelsea’s home form and attacking firepower come up against an Everton side that, despite a recent wobble, have proven hard to beat on their travels.
Best Bets & Predictions
Based on Chelsea’s superior attacking stats and Everton’s tendency to underperform their expected goals, here are our top betting recommendations for this match. We’re particularly confident in backing Chelsea to win, given their head-to-head dominance and much sharper finishing in front of goal.
| Our Prediction | Odds & Bookmaker | Confidence | Why We’re Backing It |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chelsea to Win | 4/6 @ SBK (60.0%) | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Chelsea will likely leverage their superior goal-scoring record to overcome Everton at Stamford Bridge. Chelsea sits 5th in the Premier League, having scored 25 goals this season, while 7th-placed Everton has managed 18. Chelsea’s attack is potent, with Pedro Neto leading their scoring chart with five goals. Although Everton has shown good form, Chelsea’s stronger offensive firepower and home advantage suggest a victory for the London side. |
| Both Teams To Score – Yes | 5/6 @ SBK (54.5%) | ⭐⭐⭐ | A “both teams to score” outcome looks promising for the Chelsea vs. Everton clash. Chelsea’s attack is potent, with 25 goals this season, but their defense is not impenetrable, having conceded 15 goals. Everton, meanwhile, has found the net in several away games, scoring 7 goals on the road. Given Chelsea’s offensive strength at home and Everton’s capability to score as the visiting team, both sides have a strong chance of getting on the scoresheet. |
Odds correct at the time of writing.
Chelsea vs Everton match odds
How both teams head into Chelsea vs Everton
Chelsea come into the game in a poor run of form, failing to win any of their last four games in all competitions. Draws against Arsenal and Bournemouth have been reasonable in the circumstances but a loss against Leeds have set them back and left them eight points behind leaders, Arsenal. Their Champions League loss to Atalanta wouldn’t have helped in their pursuit of victory, either. They’ve been scoring at a good rate, averaging 1.66 goals per game in the Premier League, and conceded an average of a goal a game.
Everton, on the other hand, enter in good form and have won four of their last five game to move up to seventh position in the Premier League. All four of those victories have come without the Toffees conceding a goal, with their 4-1 loss to Newcastle sandwiched in between those results looking like a major outlier. That run of clean sheets has helped an Everton side who have conceded 17 goals this season but they need to improve in front of goal, with the side averaging 1.2 goals per game.
Chelsea team news
Levi Colwill will miss the remainder of the season whilst Romeo Lavia is still a few weeks away from returning to action. Wesley Fofana could be back in action after dealing with an eye problem, whilst there isn’t a scheduled return for Liam Delap, who injured his shoulder last week. Moises Caicedo continues to serve his suspension following his sending off against Arsenal.
Everton team news
Jarrad Branthwaite and Seamus Coleman won’t be available again until the new year but Merlin Rohl could make his return before Christmas. There isn’t any new information on Thierno Barry, who picked up a shoulder injury but Idrissa Gueye and Timothy Iroegbunam will be available again after serving their suspension.
Season Form & Standings
Chelsea and Everton are just one point apart in the standings, but a deeper look shows Chelsea’s goal difference (+10 vs +1) reveals a significant edge in both attack and defence. Both sides have won 7 of their 15 matches, yet Chelsea’s consistent output in front of goal and more frequent clean sheets underline their higher ceiling.
| Team | Pos | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chelsea | 5 | 15 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 25 | 15 | +10 | 25 |
| Everton | 7 | 15 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 18 | 17 | +1 | 24 |
Head-to-Head: Last 5 Meetings
Chelsea have won 8 of their last 18 meetings with Everton, including a 6-0 rout in their most recent Stamford Bridge clash. Everton’s last away win in this fixture remains elusive, but draws are common, with 5 in the last 18.
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| 26/04/25 | Chelsea 1-0 Everton | Premier League |
| 22/12/24 | Everton 0-0 Chelsea | Premier League |
| 15/04/24 | Chelsea 6-0 Everton | Premier League |
| 10/12/23 | Everton 2-0 Chelsea | Premier League |
| 18/03/23 | Chelsea 2-2 Everton | Premier League |
Conclusion
Chelsea’s superior shot accuracy, ball control, and chance creation make them justified favourites—but can Everton’s set-piece threat and clinical finishing from Ndiaye cause an upset? With home dominance and a sharper attack, Chelsea look set to edge this contest. Our top tip: Chelsea to win at 4/6 with SBK (60.0%). Back it with confidence.
Odds correct at the time of writing. Please gamble responsibly.
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