The race for the top four is still open, and London side club Chelsea FC is one of the candidates to secure the Champions League spots. Currently, Chelsea stand in 6th with 57 points, and they can enter the top four if they can take all three points on Saturday when they welcome Everton at Stamford Bridge.
Chelsea made a great comeback in their last league game against Fulham. The Blues were losing the game as Fulham were in a 1-0 lead until the final ten minutes. However, Enzo Fernandez and Pedro Neto scored in the 83rd and injury time to secure a thrilling victory for Chelsea. Defender Marc Cucurella believes these wins will boost their performance in the last few games in the league. He said, “It was an important moment for us. We deserved it, coming back at the end. We gained confidence and hopefully it can help us in these last games.”
Meanwhile, this season has been a difficult one for Everton. They are now in 13th with 38 points only. The Toffees also have secured only one win in their last five matches in the Premier League, including two defeats. Everton are hoping to get back on the winning track with this match against Chelsea, but are they a real threat to Chelsea? Let’s see some of the key stats between Chelsea and Everton:
Stats & Facts
- Chelsea have a strong home record against Everton in the Premier League. The Blues have not lost any of their last 29 home matches against Everton in the EPL.
- Everton last secured a win at Stamford Bridge in 1994. Since then, Chelsea have been unbeaten and have made their longest unbeaten run at Stamford Bridge in the league against a single opponent.
- Chelsea are unbeaten in their last four games despite conceding the goal first.
- Everton have won only one of their last eight games in the league.
- Everton have tied more games this season than any other team in the EPL.
Team News
Chelsea’s right-back Malo Gusto picked up a severe injury during the match against Fulham and had to leave the pitch early. He will definitely miss the clash against Everton, and he also could miss the rest of the season due to the muscular injury. Chelsea will also be without Wesley Fofana due to his injury.
Meanwhile, star boy Cole Palmer will lead the attack. But he is not in his best form and has gone 16 games without scoring a goal. Yet Chelsea’s boss keeps his trust in Palmer and will start him against Everton.
As for the Toffees, James Tarkowski picked up an injury against Man City, which will keep him out of the team for the rest of the season. The rest of the players are available to play on Saturday.
Possible Lineup for Chelsea:
Sanchez; James, Chalobah, Colwill, Cucurella; Enzo, Caicedo; George, Palmer, Neto; Jackson
Possible Lineup for Everton:
Pickford; Patterson, O’Brien, Branthwaite, Mykolenko; Harrison, Gueye, Garner, Doucoure, Ndiaye; Beto
Prediction: Chelsea 2-1 Everton
Although Chelsea suffered to win against Fulham in their last league games, they have a good chance to secure three points against Everton. Chelsea have a strong home record against the Toffees, who are struggling to get back on the winning track. But we do not think this game is an ideal one for Everton to return to the winning track.
Betfair Odds
Chelsea: 1.58
Draw: 4.05
Everton: 5.78
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