Chelsea vs Everton: EPL Match Preview, Odds & Predictions

This next weekend, two Premier League teams, Chelsea and Everton, will square off against one another.  The encounter between David Moyes's squad and Enzo Maresca's side is set to begin at 12:30 pm UK time on Saturday at Stamford Bridge in London.

Previous Matches and Head-to-head

Chelsea, aiming for a top-five Premier League finish and a Champions League spot, are fifth with 57 points from 33 games — one behind Manchester City and level with Nottingham Forest and Aston Villa. Enzo Maresca's side beat Fulham 2-1 last time, having edged past Legia Warsaw in the UEFA Conference League quarter-finals on aggregate.

Everton, currently 13th with 38 points, have steered clear of relegation and could push for a top-half finish. David Moyes's team lost 2-0 to Manchester City last weekend, following a win over Nottingham Forest and a draw with Arsenal.

Chelsea x Everton Team News

In their match against Everton, Chelsea will start with a 4-2-3-1 configuration.  For the London club, Robert Sanchez will start in goal.  Reece James, Trevoh Chalobah, Levi Colwill, and Marc Cucurella are the four defenders.  The team's holding midfielders will be Moises Caicedo and Enzo Fernandez.  The three offensive midfielders on the pitch are Cole Palmer, Pedro Neto, and Noni Madueke.  The main singer for the Blues will be Nicolas Jackson.

When facing Chelsea, Everton will most likely use a 4-2-3-1 system.  Jordan Pickford will man the Toffees up front.  Vitaliy Mykolenko, Jarrad Branthwaite, James Tarkowski, and Jake O'Brien will be the four defenders.  Two holding midfielders, James Garner and Idrissa Gueye, will be used.  The offensive midfielders on the pitch are Iliman Ndiaye, Abdoulaye Doucoure, and Jack Harrison.  Everton will start Armando Broja up front.

Our Predictions

Chelsea to win @ 1.62 on Sky247.ng

Despite Chelsea's struggles, the London club is in better shape and has a team superior to Everton.  Taking all three points in their home encounter will not be easy for the Blues, but they should manage it.

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